How do you get ink off a leather suite?

Answer 1

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.

DO NOT USE Baby wipes as theyare 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.

Answer 2

I found this for leather sofas, might work on clothing as well. But your best bet is to take it to a leather cleaners.

Permanent ink tends to be permanent. Ballpoint is usually removed with rubbing alcohol, a solvent. Solvents tend to make leather dry and brittle.
Anything strong enough to remove ink stains from leather will more than likely remove the dye. There are so many types of leather, leather finishes, and dyes used in upholstery, that most leather upholstery manufacturers recommend professional leather cleaning. Should you choose to use a DIY method on leather upholstery, test first in inconspicuous area for ill effects.

Answer 3

The same way you got in on the leather "suite"...just rewind the tivo.

Answer 4

i used a mr clean magic eraser to get it off my leather couch and it worked great, it sould do the same for your suite.

Answer 5

whenever I get ink on something, I spray hair spray on it...really concentrate the stain, and then wash it;however, I dont know what to do about ink on leather.

this site http://www.ehow.com/how_113506_treat-stains-leather.html also talks about hairspray for ink as well as other stains for ink!

good luck to you!