2006-12-29 17:21:14 · 4 answers · asked by Jan M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
If it is on a pigmented leather (which in car seats it always is)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!!!!
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.
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.
Silicones are the worst thing to use as they will form a coating on the surface of the leather which will not allow any moisture to get to the leather and will eventually break all the finish down and make it crack. Leather needs water and should not be protected against it.
Rubbing alcohol can sometimes damage the finish if not used with care
2006-12-29 19:15:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to remove ink stains and ink from anything is plain old rubbing alcohol... Just watch it disappear! And I betcha you've got some in the house already.... go to it! It works wonders on ink.
2006-12-29 18:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by The ReDesign Diva 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tooth paste should do the trick...apply, let set for 5 mins and rub gently with a paper towel.
2006-12-29 17:39:38 · answer #3 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try spraying hairspray on it. it takes it off of everything else.
2006-12-29 17:23:05 · answer #4 · answered by jen31 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋