2007-06-27 23:06:23 · 9 answers · asked by A C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
cream settee
2007-06-27 23:07:30 · update #1
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 your 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 occassionally works but can also make the matter far worse as it can spread the ink over a bigger area (especially on an aniline style leather)
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/furniture polish are the worst thing to use on leather 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.
Leather does not need conditioning it needs cleaning and protecting on a regular basis with water based products this will keep it rehydrated and supple. Oils will make things much worse.
Leather should be cleaned gently not scrubbed so 'elbow grease' will only do damage to the finish.
Nail Varnish remover/solvents will remove the finish on the leather even if you cannot tell it is doing so.
Source(s):
www.LTTsolutions.net
Leather care consultnts to the furniture and cleaning industries
2007-06-28 23:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray a little hairspray onto a cloth and dab the stain very gently. The alcohol in the hairspray will fade the ink and gradually remove it.
Be careful, though, that the spray isn't too harsh for the leather - as soon as you see it begin to dull, stop.
Spread some Vaseline (petroleum jelly) on afterwards to moisturise the leather.
Indispensible with a cream leather suite and a 5-year old in the same house!
2007-06-27 23:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by Confuzzled 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you try this, please do a test first on the underneath or part of the settee that is out of sight. Spray a little hairspray over the pen, leave for a few seconds and wipe off with a clean cloth.
2007-06-27 23:08:59 · answer #3 · answered by Nickynackynoo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
rub baby oil on it..my sister has a pink leather sofa and her son is always drawing on it and she swears by it. Clean it with soap and water first and then the baby oil just lifts it off.
2007-06-27 23:09:25 · answer #4 · answered by jade t 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Baking soda usually gets most things off.
2007-06-27 23:16:32 · answer #5 · answered by wolfmettle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try the new white pad by Mr. Clean, hasn't failed me yet. Get anywhere.
2007-06-27 23:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by Lady of Horseshoe Lake 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Baby wipes are supposed to be good.
2007-06-27 23:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try milk
2007-06-29 08:13:49 · answer #8 · answered by Mumofthree 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh yes please do tell...
my only solution is to remove the cause.... sadly he won't go. says he loves his mummy!!
2007-06-27 23:08:57 · answer #9 · answered by Laura 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋