How to Get Ink Pen Out/off of Leather?

Updated on March 26, 2011
S.R. asks from Saint Peters, MO
10 answers

Hi girls,
So, my 2 year old drew a beautiful picture.....ALL OVER THE LEATHER OTTOMAN, ugh. I tried a few things but am scared to try too much since I don't know what I am doing. It is a chocolate colored ottoman from Pottery Barn and is a real soft and supple leather.
I tried a bit of hairspray...no luck. Rubbing alcohol....faded the ink a teeny bit but didn't remove it. I also tried a leather cleaner.....it just cleaned the leather, it didn't do a thing to the ink.
I am hoping someone out there knows what to do. Thanks in advance!
:) S.

What can I do next?

  • Add yourAnswer own comment
  • Ask your own question Add Question
  • Join the Mamapedia community Mamapedia
  • as inappropriate
  • this with your friends

Featured Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

J.L.

answers from San Diego on

Hair spray works on regular fabrics it may work, you are supoost to treat it before the ink dries. J.

More Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

R.F.

answers from St. Joseph on

Try Greased Lighting. I get it at Wal-mart or the Dollar store. I have used it many times to get ink out of clothes and also used it to clean ink off a purse.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

S.H.

answers from Honolulu on

Or, specialty pen shops, will have specialty pen ink removers.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

K.N.

answers from Boston on

Call your local high-quality dry cleaner. Ask if they treat leather & explain the situation. At least an ottoman is a small enough piece that maybe they can help (guess it's time to be thankful it wasn't the chair!).

Good luck with your budding Picasso!

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

B.C.

answers from Joplin on

Goof off might work, I think you can only find it at hardware stores.

S.L.

answers from Kansas City on

Call Pottery Barn and ask if they have something or the manufacturer does.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

B.S.

answers from Springfield on

Try woolite.. it was recommended to me by a leather cleaner years ago.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

B.D.

answers from Kansas City on

Have you tried a magic eraser? I use those for everything. It work great for pen on other smooth surfaces. I have never tried it on leather so I would test it in a spot that you can see. Good Luck

D.P.

answers from Detroit on

try toothpaste but try it on a hidden part first to make sure it does not take off the dye.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

R.K.

answers from Appleton on

Try hand sanitizer, it's gelled rubbing alcohol. I would test it on a spot that won't show if the dye comes out but if it does you may be able to cover that with paste shoe polish.
I would call Pottery Barn and ask what to do.

For Updates and Special Promotions
Follow Us

Related Questions