How do I get pen markings of of Furniture with Polyester material?

Question

My 1 yr old son decided he wanted to draw on my couch and I tried soap n water with a scrubby sponge but it only faded a little bit.

Answer 1

Use plain old rubbing alcohol. This removes any kind of ink, even permanent marker. The alcohol won't ruin your furniture and it can even be bought cheaply at the dollar store.... but I bet you already have some in your medecine cabinet....

Answer 2

Because leathers vary, always consult manufacturer's care instructions. Frequent dusting is the only way to clean most leathers with limited surface protection. An art-gum eraser may remove ordinary dirt. The uncoated surface readily absorbs liquids and oily substances. Stains may be impossible to remove. For the same reason, leather creams may create blotches. Coated leathers, on the other hand, resist staining. They can be occasionally washed with a mild soap (such as castile) and water, wiped with a slightly damp cloth and buffed dry. If desired, use leather cream once or twice a year. Do not use oils, furniture polishes, or varnishes on leather because these products may contain solvents that might make the leather sticky. This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus with references from Wisconsin Extension bulletin, Care and Cleaning of Upholstered Furniture, and Georgia Extension bulletin, How to Care for Your Furnishings.

Answer 3

Whatever you try, test it on an area of fabric where it cannot be seen in case it fades the fabric itself.

That said, you can try making a strong solution of OxyClean and hot water, let it cool to room temp and dab it on the area with a cotton ball, let it sit and rub a bit - repeat till removed. You can also try a product called Carbona - read the instructions on the bottle first and definitely do a spot test first. I also read of people using a pump hairspray on the stain, let it soak for a bit and wash it off with warm soapy water and rinse.

Good luck

Answer 4

maybe try tide detergent full strength.Dab it on,wait a minute,wet a terrycloth towel and scrub with hot water rag.