How to Remove Ink from a Microfiber Couch

Your new microfiber couch is perhaps your prized possession as of this very moment, till you see your little one who has learned how to hold a pen and scribble all over, doing the same to your new sofa. As happy as you are to see your little one growing up and learning new things, don't you want to pull your hair off when you see her/him trying these newly learned tactics on your brand new sofa? How do you remove that ink stain from your couch? Don't think it's all over just yet. Instead, take a look at some very simple methods of getting ink off your prized possession, and having it look as good as new.

Getting Ink Stains Off a Microfiber Couch

Microfiber is a material that is made of thin strands of polyester fiber and resembles suede to a great extent. Some brands of microfiber are water and stain resistant, but it is still likely that in some cases the use of water will leave behind a stain if not dried up thoroughly. Further, your couch may not be immune to all kinds of stains, such as ink. Now, before you run and pour some water on the ink stain and start cleaning your microfiber couch, be careful. Only unless your sofa tag reads 'W' can you put water on it. Also, water is not ideal to remove ink stains on a microfiber couch. What you need is alcohol to clean off the ink stain. What you also need is a lot of effort if the stain is relatively old. Now, before you go ahead and use some methods to clean the couch off the ink stain, there are some things you need to do.

• If you notice the stain when it is fresh, use a paper towel to blot the ink immediately. You will have to put in lesser effort to clean the stain then.
• Ready to clean off that stain? Before you do, use a little bit of rubbing alcohol on an area of your sofa that is not visible, to see if the couch releases color. If it is resistant to color spreading, you may go ahead and use the alcohol to clean out the ink stain.
• After you have blotted the stain, run your vacuum cleaner over the spot you are going to clean to eradicate any dust that may spread and dirty your couch further, in the process of removing the stain.

Once you have done all this, use the following methods to get that ink stain off.

Hand Sanitizer
One of the methods that has been popularized by all those who have had to remove ink stains from microfiber couches is the use of hand sanitizer. Simply pour a generous amount on a clean lint-free cloth, and start rubbing the stain from the outside to the inside. Don't simply rub the stain in any direction, it may blot further. When you rub the stain, it is natural that the section of the cloth you are cleaning with absorb the ink. Once this happens, pour some sanitizer on a fresh portion of the cloth and rub again. Use a paper towel to blot the excess and allow the portion to dry. The stain is likely to get erased completely.

Rubbing Alcohol
If your sofa tag reads 'W', use this method to clean the ink stain off the couch. Combine one part water with one part rubbing alcohol. Dip a clean toothbrush in this concoction and slowly rub the ink stain with the toothbrush. Again, work your way inward to prevent the ink stain from spreading further. Continue dipping and rubbing the toothbrush on the stain till it goes away completely. Use some plain water to rub the area after the stain has gone and blot it dry with a paper towel. Allow it to dry before you use the sofa again.

Instead of the aforementioned methods, you can also use pure vodka to clean the stain by pouring a few drops on a clean white terrycloth. Baby wipes also contain alcohol and may be used to remove ink stains from microfiber couches. Once again, remember that you first should test a small portion of your sofa that isn't on display to check if the alcohol does not damage it. Once you do so, you can safely use the alcohol to remove the ink stain. After trying all you can if the ink stain does not go, it is best to call a professional who will help you in this regard. Do not attempt any other methods or you may damage the sofa further.