Can you get rid of a pen mark on a leather couch?

Question

I got a big pen mark on my leather couch is there anyway to get it off??

Answer 1

Well first off, if it is suede, and the pen mark is from a Sharpie or any other type of permanent pen, sorry to say but no, you cant. If it is smooth leather, you might be able to, but again, only if it is not permenent ink, then yes. All the leather would need is a light cleaning solution, I would use a 4 to 1 mixture of warm water and dishwashing detergent, then using a rag, rub out the ink, then drying it immediately with a towel or cloth. But if it is suede, or it is from a permenent marker, I'm sorry to say, but no.

Answer 2

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 they are about the worst thing you can use on a leather as they break down the finish and will eventually ruin it.

Please do not try milk it is a silly idea that this will work and will leave sticky residues on the surface which will help to break down the finish

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

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I have a beige leather foot stool and a child made marks on it with an ink pen. I tried everything and finally a friend told me to try a sponge by Mr clean called the eraser. All you do is dampen one corner of the sponge with water only and rub gently on ink spot. I was amazed. It only took a few seconds. rub lightly at first then harder if needed. If you rub to hard it may dull that spot. It didn't mine but if it had it would be better than the ink.

Answer 5

Try McGuires leather cleaner & conditioner. You can find it in the automotive department at WalMart.

If that doesn't get it all off buy a box of Dry Erase Markers. The kind you write on white boards with and erase right off. There is a chemical in the dry erase marker that dissolves permanent marker.

Believe me it works. Try it on a glass or something and see.

Good Luck.

Answer 6

yes, you can, but sometimes the cure is worse than the problem. about anything you do might...i repeat might, stain the leather worse, since even water can stain leather. the quickest and easiest way is to simply use one of those small steamer things, if you happen to have one, but it might leave a water stain. use purified water in it, that will lessen that problem but not eliminate it. WD 40 on a Q-tip might work, but might leave an oily stain. good luck to you.

Answer 7

I bought some stuff at walmart called "resolve". It has an orange smell and seems to disolve a lot of things. I even use it for stains on my wash. I would test a small area first to be sure.

Answer 8

try some rubbing alcohol, or lemon juice. If nothing else works keep a magazine over it.