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What is the best way to get ink out of a couch cushion?

I had a pen in my back pocket and when I sat down it broke, resulting in ink getting all over my new couch.

asked by eone282 (62)

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Most of the time the ink in pens are alcohol based, so using rubbing alcohol could get it out. Dampen a cloth with the rubbing alcohol and scrub.

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posted by kf4vkp (276)
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have you tried hairspray? it's odd sounding advise, but it works! In my experience, aeresol cans, as well as non-aeresol, pump type sprayers either one work. saturate the stained area with hairspray, then daub stain. ink begins lifting on contact, and with hairspray re-applied as needed, you can remove entire stain with patience.

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To easily lift ink from your couch is to use hairspray and then slowly dab it with a paper towel until the ink and hairspray absorb into the paper towel.

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posted by dev49 (18)
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Crazy as this may sound non-aerosol Hairspray should remove the stain. Spray some on the ink, then use an old tooth brush to scrub the stain out. The fabric should be good as new.

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