# How to Get a Marker Off a Sofa
A marker stain on your sofa could seem devastating because you may think you now have to discard it and buy a new sofa; however, there is a way to remove the stain. One of the keys to stain removal is to act quickly so the ink does not set in or spread. If the mess is too big to clean, try a slipcover, which can rejuvenate your sofa and save you money at the same time.
Things You'll Need
- Dishwashing soup
- Vinegar
- Water
- Bowl
- Clean, white cloths
- Rubbing alcohol
- Ammonia
Instructions
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Pour 1 tablespoon of hand dishwashing soup, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 2 cups of cold water in a bowl.
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Wet a white cloth with the solution. Sponge the stain with the white cloth. Every five minutes for 30 minutes, sponge more solution on the stain with a clean, white cloth.
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Flush the stain with cold water and blot until the liquid has been absorbed off the furniture. If the stain persists, blot it with rubbing alcohol on a white cloth and flush the stain again with cold water.
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Repeat step one, if the stain persists. Simply replace the vinegar with 1 tablespoon of ammonia. Continue with the remaining steps until the stain is gone.
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