How do I get biro out of a sofa cover?

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maitreyauk asked:


A pen split all over our white cotton sofa cover last night and I have put it in on a wash with bleach and washing powder to soak but it still hasn’t come out. How can I get it out? Its a rented apartment and I don’t want to have to pay out extra for a new sofa.

Ruby
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    One Response to “How do I get biro out of a sofa cover?”

    1. impishone Says:
      August 18th, 2008 at 1:22 pm

      I hope you havent dried it in the dryer. If you did, then the stain is probably set. Try hairspray. Hairspray will take out ink. Spray it on the stain, let sit several minutes, rinse and spray again, then try washing it. If it is still there, redo the hairspray. If this dosent take it out, it might never come out. Good luck! (You could always get a dye to dye the cover if the stain is set. But get a dye to match the stain color)