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How Do You Get Ink off of Leather?

My 2 year old loves to draw and most of the time uses crayons and paper. this last week she drew a masterpiece on the leather console in our new car... she used a ball point ink pen. does anyone have suggestions on how to get the ink out without ruining the leather?

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Hair spray works on ink in cloths, try it on a soft cloth on the leather console. Hair spray doesn't bleach or anything.

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For ink stains on leather furniture and clothing, spray a paper towel or soft cloth with some WD-40 and wipe the stain lightly. Repeat several times until the ink is gone.

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My daughter did a wonderful art picture for us on our $2500.00 leather sofa! We had just bought it 3 weeks prior! What the leather compnay suggested was using hairspray, it worked like a charm! You can use just about any kind... Good luck.

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Use non acetone polish remover. Make sure it is not acetone as that will melt the leather. Try under the dash first to make sure it will be ok. I have used it on clothing as well.
Good luck. G. W

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Try this recipe:

1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon borox

mix, apply and let stand 10 min. Dab with cold water to remove.

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Mr Clean Magic Eraser sponge is what i used to get ink off my white recliner when my two year old decided to "redesign" it! Worked like a champ. Did not damage the leather and only took a little elbow grease! This product works as advertized, I've taken ink, marker, and crayons right off the painted walls too!

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Try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. My friend's son drew with ball point pen on her buff colored leather couch and this took it off. I also read another method somewhere, but I can't remember what it was! White vinegar and baking soda...maybe. Check google and maybe you'll find that method.

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The only things that get ink off are alchol and hairspray. I'm not sure how that will effect the leather.

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I know there are specific leather cleaning products out there and I'd probably go to PepBoys or an auto parts type store. I've always had great success removing ink with non-aerosol hairspray, sounds strange I know but it usually works. If you find something that works well you should post on here, I'm really interested to see what works! Good Luck, and I think it's commendable that you seem to be so in control and not freaking out on your babies choice of art medium!

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