Removing ballpoint ink stain from leather?

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Please help: how do u remove ballpoint ink from leather? Esp if the stain was discovered late? Some hv suggested using alcohol … what is meant by that exactly, please? Grateful for any help!

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  1. Judy B says:
    June 21, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    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):
    http://www.LTTsolutions.net
    Leather care consultants to the furniture and cleaning industries

  2. sunflare63 says:
    June 21, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    try using babyoil to slide it off.
    alcohol may stain it bad.
    SSS Avon oil may help better.

  3. F C says:
    June 21, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Try rubbing alcohol, the kind you buy at the drug store. Soak and rub, soak and rub, rinse with water. It may take a few cycles but isopropyl alcohol usually does a good job on ink. Another option is nail polish remover. This is acetone and does a great job dissolving ink.

  4. CLARE I says:
    June 21, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Use hairspray to remove ink. It works real well

  5. Dawny says:
    June 21, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    spray a generous amount of cheap aerosol hairspray ie; agua net,point blank(3inches).wipe&repeat as often as possible(may take ten or more times).test on small area first.this should do the trick.

  6. saaanen says:
    June 21, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    ONLY a professional should attempt this. I don't think it's possible.

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