How to Clean an Ink Stain on Upholstery
- 1). Cover a large ink stain on your upholstery with cornstarch to keep the stain from spreading. Allow the cornstarch to absorb the ink for 15 minutes, then vacuum it off.
- 2
A sponge removes stains without damaging the nap of your upholstery.sponge for cleaning image by Serghei Velusceac from Fotolia.com
Wet a clean sponge with dry cleaning solvent. Blot the ink stain with the solvent, working from the outer area of the stain toward the center. Keep turning the sponge to a clean edge to avoid transferring ink back onto the upholstery, and continue to remove as much ink as possible. - 3). Remove any remaining ink stain on your upholstery with rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth. Dab at the stain, pressing the damp cloth into the ink. Keep turning to a clean area of the cloth and continue to sponge the upholstery until the ink is gone.
- 4). Press a dry cloth into the upholstery to wick up as much moisture as possible. Allow the furniture to air dry completely.
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