Leather furniture is a current trend for the office, home and even the cottage. It is beautiful, luxurious and does not require special care. However, there are situations that are not easy to deal with. The most common of them is ink getting on the upholstery. Such a nuisance can happen even to the most responsible, clean person.
Modern ballpoint pens are poorly protected from ink leakage. In a crowded office, this problem occurs almost every week. In this article, we will take a closer look at how to clean a pen from a leather sofa.
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Methods for removing stains
Today, there are two methods for removing such stains from skin: industrial products and home-made ones. We will consider the advantages and disadvantages of each for clarity in the table.
| Industrial | Homemade | ||
| Advantages | Flaws | Advantages | Flaws |
| · ease of use; | · high cost; | · minimal costs; | · the need to independently prepare the active solution; |
| · quick results. | · the possibility of damaging the skin with an overly aggressive composition; | · environmental friendliness; | · time costs. |
| · small selection. | · hypoallergenic. | ||
We use industrial methods
When ink stains appear on a leather sofa, most people immediately run to the store for a store-bought solution. It's very convenient. The industrial solution needs to be sprayed onto the upholstery, rubbed in with a sponge, wait a few minutes, and rinsed with warm water.
For leather furniture, various cleaning products are offered in the form of powders, sprays, soaps. They all promise easy removal of stains. However, in practice, everything is not so. Not many products can quickly and completely cope with ballpoint pen ink. Finding a truly effective cleaning agent is not easy.
Tips for use
- Always choose proven cleaning products. You can ask your friends for advice. If they don’t have such experience, you can find out about the effectiveness of a specific product using the Internet. There are many sites on the Internet with reviews of household products.
Use proven cleaning products or new ones on inconspicuous areas - Follow the instructions for use. Some industrial cleaners contain aggressive components. If you exceed the single dose, you can damage the upholstery.
- The first time you use "cleaning agents" on a leather sofa, you should be careful. Before removing the stain itself, it is better to test the solution. Use a piece of upholstery in an inconspicuous place for this. If there are no negative consequences after use, the liquid can be safely used further.
The product must be cleaned immediately after ink gets on its surface, otherwise it will be much more difficult to remove the stain later. - When cleaning, do not wet the product too much. This may damage it.
After treatment, the cleaned area is wiped with a dry cloth or napkin. - After removing the ink, do not use a hair dryer to dry the furniture. Let it dry naturally.
Folk methods of dealing with ink
Industrial products are chemicals. After using commercial solutions, a variety of unpleasant consequences occur. One of the most common is the appearance of an allergic reaction in a person doing the cleaning. An allergy can even manifest itself to a smell. Sometimes an allergic reaction is reduced to the appearance of a runny nose, rash. Sometimes it is quite severe. Another disadvantage of such "cleaners" is damage to furniture. After the chemical solution, whitish spots and areas with increased rigidity of the upholstery may remain. These are quite unpleasant consequences that negatively affect the appearance of the product. In case of major damage, you even have to buy a cover for a leather sofa.
If you don't want to try your luck, it's better to scrub a ballpoint pen with home remedies made from familiar, safe ingredients. Improvised substances will also be effective, are always available at home, and will not leave traces of exposure. In this article, we will look at the simplest ways to remove ink.
Nail polish remover
Many housewives do not even suspect that you can quickly remove a ballpoint pen mark with a familiar substance - nail polish remover. It easily dissolves ink and does not harm the product. It is quite easy to use. Take a regular cotton pad and moisten it with the liquid. Carefully apply the liquid to the mark. Wait for about thirty seconds. Remove the stains with a clean pad. When using this substance, it is important not to overdo it with the waiting time and the amount of solution. Leaving the liquid on for a long time can result in white spots on your furniture. If the spots do appear, you can paint them over with special paint.
Hairspray
An equally effective remedy is regular hairspray. The substances included in its composition will allow you to carefully dissolve traces of the pen. The varnish should simply be sprayed on the dirty area of the leather sofa, wait a few seconds, remove the stains from the skin. If there is a large amount of ink, the procedure will have to be repeated several times. The downside of this method is an unpleasant smell. It is better to ventilate the room after cleaning.
How to remove ink stains from eco-leather?
Furniture made of genuine leather is expensive. More and more people choose eco-leather products. They look just as luxurious, have an affordable price, and are highly practical.
If the eco-leather upholstery has been stained with ink, you can use one of the following methods to clean it:
- Dishwashing liquid, regular salt. This is the simplest, gentlest method. Table salt is diluted in dishwashing liquid. The resulting mixture is applied to the stain, the upholstery is rubbed a little. Eco-leather should not be wetted too much. The product is left for a couple of hours. It is washed off with regular water. Mixing salt with strong cleaning agents for electric stoves and taps is strictly prohibited. Such a consistency will ruin the leather.
Liquid dishwashing detergent - Lemon. Any housewife will find some lemon juice at home. Lemon is an excellent cleaning agent. Squeeze half a lemon onto a cloth and wipe the upholstery area. Rub until the stain disappears completely. In addition to excellent cleaning, lemon will provide a pleasant aroma in the room.
Lemon juice fades ink stains - Special wet wipes. This is the cheapest purchased product. It is not easy to find in stores. If you are lucky, be sure to buy wipes for the future. Wipes will gently remove dirt. However, the owner of the furniture will have to try - you need to rub for a long time, persistently.
Wet wipes for cleaning leather goods - Eraser. This is a safe but difficult method. To remove the stain, you will have to rub for about fifteen minutes. For educational purposes, you can make the person who stained the upholstery do this. The main thing is not to overdo it. Rub carefully, without pressing too hard. Pressing too hard will make the fabric hard and damage its integrity.
A regular office eraser - Hydrogen peroxide. This unique antiseptic has found wide application in cosmetology and everyday life. Peroxide can only be used for light eco-leather. It will lighten dark leather. A small amount of peroxide should be applied to the stain, left for a couple of minutes, and wiped off with regular alcohol.
Hydrogen peroxide is only suitable for light-colored furniture. If you had to scrub the product with force, then after cleaning apply a greasy cream, Vaseline or oil to the surface
