Leather sofa is one of the furniture items considered a highlight in the family living room. However, stains cannot be avoided during use, especially the ballpoint pencil that is difficult to clean.
Therefore, housewives can refer to applying some of the following tips to promptly and effectively treat squid marks.
70-degree alcohol (Rubbing Alcohol)
This is a quick treatment for new squid stains, in which alcohol has the property of dissolving organic compounds, including the oil in the pencil squid.
To clean the stain, housewives should choose a 70-degree medicine bottle and a white soft towel or towel.
Note that do not pour alcohol directly onto the sofa, but soak the alcohol in the makeup and then lightly applied to the ink stain.
Do not rub rub it too much as the squid will spread around you. Wash the ballpoint pencil with alcohol a few times until completely clean, then dry it with a damp cloth, applying cream to the bleach area to avoid drying the skin of the sofa.
Vinegar and lemon juice mixture
Another safe solution is to not chemically combine white vinegar and lemon that housewives can consider. The mild acid in lemons and vinegar has the ability to clean stains well but still ensures safety for the skin structure of the sofa. The blending ratio will be 1:1 lemon juice and vinegar.
Similar to how to use alcohol, use a soft towel to absorb the solution and gently examining the stain with a circular motion on the coffee table.
This method can take more time and requires patience to clean, but will ensure safety for real leather and industrial leather (Simili, PU).
phong soap
For types of sofa that are prone to scratch or dyed, hand sanitizer or mild dishwashing liquid (mild soap) diluted with warm water is also one of the safe solutions to clean the ink stain.
create a foam thoroughly and gently rub the stain, the active ingredients in the soap will separate the oil layer of the ink from the skin surface. After cleaning the ink stain, use a dry towel to absorb the water, avoid deep seepage that causes skin or mold to explode later.
Leather Cleaner
If the ink stains have been left for a long time, using a specialized cleaning solution will ensure the safety of the sofa. Specialized cleaning solution will help clean stains quickly without damaging the material of the sofa skin. Housewives just need to put a small amount of the solution on the squid- covered position, using a light hand-carried fountain.
The ingredients of the solution often contain conditioners that will help the sofa skin become softer and shinier after cleaning.
