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how do you get ink off a suede like couch?

My 2 1/2 year old son thought it would be cute to draw with a pen on our almost new couch. Needless to say that my hubby's idea of using shaving cream to get it off did not work. It is a light beige color so the ink shows up really well, any other ideas? We love this couch and have only had it a couple of months so we really want to keep it looking nice if possible. Thanks for your help. :)

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Go to your local hardware store and pick up a bottle of goof off. it removes everything from ink, crayons to dried paint. i have 4 kids and always have a bottle around.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If it's fake suede (ultra-suede), which it sounds like, and it's ballpoint pen (hopefully) then rubbing alcohol should work or at least lighten it. If it's a gel/roller pen, I don't think anything will work.

  • 5 years ago

    My sister in legislation swears by means of pampers youngster wipes - they do away with the whole thing! I have acquired historic ketchup out of the carpet with them and ingrained biro from leather-based. Careful you do not rub off the pile of your sofa. Dab instead than rub - it is going to take longer however be valued at it.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    i have heard that a pencil eraser can get any non-wet stains off of suede

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  • 1 decade ago

    BOILED WATER WITH DISH SOAP TO CLEAN IT BUT THE INK MUST BE RUNNY

  • 1 decade ago

    hairspray. gets most everything out.

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