The couch is a cream color with blue pen. I do not want to discolor the leather...HELP!!!
2006-10-27 07:01:22 · 8 answers · asked by David A 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Use ure hands to pick up the pen and put it in ure pocket
2006-10-27 07:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by need help 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
Old ink will be harder to remove than new ink and may mean resorting to solvents which will also remove the finish. This is probably best left to the experts.
2006-10-28 04:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
touch an upholstery cleanser that does leather-based cleansing and ask for help. Ballpoint is notoriously confusing to do away with and leather-based is hard to scrub without unfavorable it. and because leather-based is expensive, that's properly worth consulting a expert as a effect.
2016-12-08 22:33:08 · answer #3 · answered by zagel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hairspray works for me airesole kind but test a little spot on the back of you couch to make sure it doesn't hurt it first I have used it on clothes and and upholstery couch and on a leather purse . Good luck
2006-10-27 07:45:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try this product: MOSTENBOCKER'S LIFT OFF 3.
It stinks, but it got pen ink out of my car upholstery. I bought it at Home Depot.
2006-10-27 13:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by wackadoo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rubbing alcohol gets ink off of anything..
promise!
tis why it is used in the medical field..cleans the surface of anything with ease..
2006-10-27 07:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by yourmygoodfeeling 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry to tell you but, you won't be able to. It will be there forever.
2006-10-30 06:33:32 · answer #7 · answered by Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use milk,it really works!
2006-10-27 08:00:22 · answer #8 · answered by Celebrity girl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋