2007-02-09 23:44:40 · 11 answers · asked by neil_foran 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
leather is a difficult 1. I have 2 suggestions try soda crysals either powder or liquid form or, some shoe shops sell leather cleaner, that might work!!
Please dont use bleach or any such like products
2007-02-09 23:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 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.
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
2007-02-10 13:42:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hairspray gets ink out of clothes. WD40 might do the trick. It's an aerosol lubricant and is reputed to work. Main thing is once the deed is done, make sure you moisturize your whole sofa. There are lots of leather conditioners on the market. I use Fiebings (sp?)
2007-02-10 10:11:54 · answer #3 · answered by dwilmoth822 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try Soap on a damp cloth. Rub the soap onto the cloth then rub mark with it. Then Buff it up with a dry cloth I saw this on How Clean is your house. Good Luck
2007-02-10 09:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by val 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hair spray works a treat.
2007-02-11 17:13:02 · answer #5 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most aerosol cans if sprayed on will soften the ink then dab it with cotton buds to soak it out
2007-02-10 08:05:14 · answer #6 · answered by done_and_dusty 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A little nail varnish remover, then some plain moisturizer.
2007-02-10 07:49:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would ask my local boot repair shop. If anyone knows leather, they do.
2007-02-10 08:14:13 · answer #8 · answered by Konswayla 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First use mild hydrogen peroxide or bleach solution.If it does not go try trichloro ethylene (rust remover.For anything you try please chech it is safe at a hidden place of the leather.
2007-02-10 07:56:19 · answer #9 · answered by ashok a 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hairspray or shaving foam
2007-02-10 12:22:31 · answer #10 · answered by julie b 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋