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Removing ink on a fabric sofa

skipfeeney
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Hi All,
I have managed to get ink on a brand new fabric sofa :'( .  Can anyone recommend a product they have used personally?  I have seen some tricks with Milk and Hairspray but would rather try a product first and see if that works!

Thanks

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  • theonlywayisup
    theonlywayisup Posts: 16,032 Forumite
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    I have had good results with Dr Beckmanns stain devils for ink.  Mine was felt tip on white cotton and it vanished completely.  
  • tacpot12
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    What sort of ink is it? Hairspray is surprisingly effective on biro. 
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  • daveyjp
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    Neat carpet shampoo.  You will need to test it on some ink applied to a hidden part of the sofa.
  • twopenny
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    I've used Stain Devils for a lot of things and most worked and really well.
    Theirs is for biro and felt tip so it does depend on the ink before a soloution can be suggested

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