2007-03-06 19:43:06 · 5 answers · asked by gonzalo 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 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 industrie
2007-03-06 22:21:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This information is for smooth leather, not suede...
If it is ink from a ballpoint pen, try putting a little hair spray on a cotton ball and wiping the ink spot with it. Rubbing alcohol may also work. If the ink is from a permanent marker, like a Sharpie, you may have to use acetone (the active ingredient in nail polish remover). Use acetone sparingly; it may discolor or dull the finish.
Hair spray, rubbing alcohol, and acetone will also remove ink from most fabrics. Test on an inconspicuous area first, especially with acetone; some fibers can be damaged by these chemicals.
2007-03-06 20:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by Robin K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's white leather, use rubbing alcohol, if it's any other color, test it in an inconspicuous area first and then use the rubbing alcohol .
2007-03-06 19:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by Future Top Chef 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a Mr Clean eraser in an inconspicuous spot first to make sure it will not cause a spot, if it doesn't use it.
2007-03-06 19:46:15 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try a little bit of wd40 on a white cloth and rub gently.
2007-03-06 19:46:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋