help !!!
2006-10-09 01:25:51 · 16 answers · asked by shoopy213@yahoo.co.uk 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
This really depends on what type of leather it is.
If it is on a pigmented leather then the first thing you should try is an ink stick. The fresher the ink the more chance you have of removing it. It is a good idea to have one in your house if you have a pale leather and children!!!!
You should also be using a good quality leather protector on a pale suite. This will act like a 'scotchgard' and will make any more mishaps easier to clean off.
If an ink stick doesn't work a solvent based remover will need to be used and it may also remove finish and pigment so is best left to the experts.
Hairspray sometimes works but can also make the matter far worse as it can spread the ink over a bigger area. Nail varnish remover or any other solvents will remove the finish and pigment which will need replacing.
Baby wipes are about the worst thing you can use on a leather sofa as they break down the finish and will eventually ruin your suite.
If the ink is on an aniline style, there is nothing that will remove it because the ink will have re-dyed the leather. It may dissipate over time with cleaning and protecting.
2006-10-09 02:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use any chemicals as your couch is dyed as most leather is, you should only use warm soppy water it will take a few goes. What I did was rinse cloth in warm soppy water place over stain, do rest of cleaning go back to stain after 10 Min's change cloth, do again do not rub too hard, or you will remove protective film, you cant see it as it is sprayed on leather when they dye it. after a few days you will see the stain going as I said it takes time but is the only safe way. good luck.
2006-10-11 05:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by GLYN D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used blue gel toothpaste to get biro marks off a nieces dolls head and it worked give it a go!
2006-10-09 01:27:51 · answer #3 · answered by Nobody200 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hairspray
2006-10-09 01:38:57 · answer #4 · answered by Claire U.K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have used baby wet wipes in the past and they do a ggod job. Infact I use them to clean the whole thing now, aloe vera ones are better as they condition it aslo.
2006-10-09 01:34:44 · answer #5 · answered by monty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nothing!my neighbours 3yr old child decided to draw circles on her leather 3 piece and tried everything to get it off to no avail.
2006-10-09 22:32:38 · answer #6 · answered by chelldon@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked this question 2 days ago.
One of the yahoo answers was, warm soapy water.
2006-10-11 20:56:30 · answer #7 · answered by classychick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Methylated spirit usually works on ball point pen ink.
2006-10-09 08:33:15 · answer #8 · answered by wendy k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use some leather upholstery cleaner - you may have got some with your sofa, or use saddle soap both available widely!
2006-10-09 01:47:41 · answer #9 · answered by kirsty 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
jif ... check on an under bit first
do it quick and wipe it off with clean cloth
2006-10-12 12:00:19 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋