2007-01-03 19:27:22 · 8 answers · asked by paulfyfe1981@btinternet.com 1 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.
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.
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.
Source(s):
www.LTTsolutions.net
Leather care consultants to the furniture and cleaning industries
2007-01-03 22:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try olive oil.
If that doesn't work try dish-washing liquid but wash it off very well with water after-wards or it can cause long term damage to the leather.
2007-01-03 19:31:14 · answer #2 · answered by ghds 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best and probably only way to get ink off leather is to steam clean it and then wipe it off with a damp cloth with fairy liqiud.
2007-01-03 19:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by Robfev 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try this link
http://www.ehow.com/how_17962_remove-ink-leather.html
Good luck
2007-01-03 23:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by Michele 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
spray hairspray onto a cloth then rub
2007-01-03 19:33:17 · answer #5 · answered by ginger 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
stains r out ,google that,
seriously!
2007-01-03 19:30:00 · answer #6 · answered by yummyjamaica 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hair lacquer
2007-01-03 20:03:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ehow.com
2007-01-04 09:26:04 · answer #8 · answered by Brand.New 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋