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Repairing a Scuff on a Vinyl Sofa

Vinyl sofas are a great alternative to cloth couches, especially when you have pets and kids. Spills can be easily wiped up, but black scuff marks from shoes can be a bit more daunting to remove. Fortunately, there are several methods that you can try to get rid of these ugly marks and restore your couch to its former state.

Things You'll Need

  • Foam cleaning eraser
  • White toothpaste
  • Sponge
  • Soft cloth
  • Baking soda
  • Pencil eraser
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Instructions

    • 1

      Rub a foam cleaning eraser over the scuff marks to remove the scuff marks using a circular motion.

    • 2

      Add a small amount of white toothpaste to your finger, and rub the toothpaste in to the scuff marks. Use a sponge to scrub the scuff away. Rinse the area with a small amount of water, and dry it with a soft cloth.

    • 3

      Make a cleaning paste of equal amounts of baking soda and water, and rub it into a sponge. Gently scrub the scuff marks away with the baking soda paste to remove them. Wipe the baking soda away with a clean cloth.

    • 4

      Erase the scuff marks with a standard pink pencil eraser. The black marks should come off easily with the use of this product. If it's a small mark, use the end of a pencil. If it is larger, a rectangular pink eraser should work.