Anyone have any ideas about how to do this? my 1 yr old son decided to decorate my settee!!!
2007-02-24 21:44:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous 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 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.
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2007-02-24 22:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is blue ink then :You can get ink erasers from places like WHSmiths. They're like magic pens and work really well.
If its ny other kind of ink or if this doesnt help, then putting alcahol on any fabric including leather removes most stains including ink!
Hope this helps!
2007-02-24 22:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try baby wipes or baby oil. Bit of washing upliquid sometimes work whatever you use dont usea scourer and make sure you dry it straight away.
2007-02-24 22:01:55 · answer #3 · answered by funny_smartlovely 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could try hairspray or baby wipes,good luck.
2007-02-24 21:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by tanny 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hair spray. spray it on and rub it off, repeat.
2007-02-25 04:39:38 · answer #5 · answered by pookie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋