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My dog chewed an ink pen on my pearl leather sofa. It left deep spots. I have tried Ink Lift with no luck. What can I use to take the ink off?
By Belinda F.
Try rubbing a bit of lemon juice on the area. Let sit for a few minutes and wipe off gently with a damp cloth. I use lemon juice to clean most everything. Hope it works for you!
How do I remove ball point pen ink from couch upholstery?
By Catherine from Norwalk
Hairspray and blot. Hairspray and blot. It works on all types of ink stains. Good luck!
Where do I buy products to remove an ink stain from a light cream leather suite? Also, How do I remove ink stain from my light cream leather sofa?
By Victoria F. from Hodge Hill, Birmingham
I know hair spray can remove ink from some surfaces. This would be a cheap place to start. But, try the hair spray in a hidden place first to make sure it does not hurt the sofa.
This is a page about cleaning pen ink on a suede couch. Care must be taken when cleaning suede.
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I used hairspray to remove ink (from a ball point pen) on my green leather three-piece suite and it worked.