How to Remove Pen Stains from a Couch

Ink stains on leather sofas are treated differently than ink stains on fabric couches

Ink stains can be difficult to remove from couches. There are many methods available for removing ink stains. The method used depends on the type of couch you are cleaning. Leather sofas are cleaned differently from fabric sofas.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• Hair spray
• Old toothbrush
• Water
• Cotton swab
• Rubbing alcohol

Instructions

Fabric Couch

1. Blot the stain with a paper towel.

2. Spray a generous amount of hair spray so that it soaks the stain.

3. Scrub out the stain using an old toothbrush.

4. Pour a small amount of water over the hair spray residue, and blot it dry with more paper towels.

Leather

1. Blot excessive ink with a paper towel.

2. Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol.

3. Rub the stain with the cotton swab until the stain disappears.

4. Pour a small amount of water over the alcohol residue.

5. Dry the water by blotting it with a paper towel.

References

• Moopz: Use Hairspray to Remove Ink From Fabric In A Pinch
• Home Furnish: How To Remove Stains From A Leather Sofa