How can I remove ball point ink stain from a purse lining?

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I bought a beautiful Talbot’s leather purse at a thrift store. It is like new except a ball point pen apparently leaked leaving a big stain on the canvas lining. I can turn the lining out of the purse. My question is twofold… What will effectively remove the stain and will it clean the lining without damaging the leather? I am afraid that a cleaner would soak into the lining and wick through it to the leather.

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  1. pecanpicker says:

    You say that you can turn the lining out of the purse. Do so, and lay a washcloth or several layers of paper towels under the spot on the lining. Now, go in thru the lining opening and apply hairspray to the spot. Press the spot with another washcloth or some paper towels. Do this several times. If the hairspray is removing the stain, then continue to treat it until the spot is gone.

    If the hairspray does not remove all the stain, try using fingernail polish remover in the same manner as with the hairspray. Always be sure to press on the spot and get as much of the solvent out of the fabric as possible.

    After treating the spot as above,spray it with some clean water and blot it really dry. Plug in your hair dryer and finish drying it.

  2. Leanne M says:

    Hair spray usually works.

  3. baglady says:

    Use an old cotton rag to soak up the ink when you saturate the area with alcohol, rubbing alcohol, and mop it up until it quits bleeding out of the lining.

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