How to Remove Ink From Upholstered Furniture

Fabric Upholstery

• 1

  Dampen a white cloth with dry-cleaning solvent. Blot the ink with the cloth until the solvent is absorbed. Repeat the process until the ink is no longer visible. Continue to Step 2 if the stain persists.

• 2

  Mist the ink with hairspray and blot with a cloth dampened in cool water. Begin blotting the outer edge of the stain and work toward the center. Continue blotting the upholstered furniture until the ink is gone. Continue to Step 3 if the ink is still visible.

• 3

  Dissolve 3 tsp. of baking soda in 1 cup of water. Dip a clean cloth in the mixture and gently rub the ink stain. Continue dipping the cloth in the mixture and rubbing the furniture until you have removed the ink.

Leather Upholstery

• 4

  Dampen a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and gently rub the stain with the cotton swab.

• 5

  Set a hairdryer on low and move it in a back-and-forth motion a few inches above the stain until the leather is dry.

• 6

  Clean the leather-upholstered furniture with a lint-free cloth dampened with leather cleaner and conditioner. Buff dry with a clean cloth. If the ink is still visible, continue with the remaining step.

• 7

  Add one to two drops of an acetone-free nail polish remover to a lint-free cloth. Rub the ink with the cloth in a gentle, circular motion until you have removed all traces of the ink. Wipe the area clean with a cloth dampened with cool water.