How to Remove Ink Stains from Leather Upholstery

Blot at the stained area using a soft, dry cloth or paper towel., Apply a leather cleaner to the stain., Moisten a cotton ball or a cotton bud with rubbing alcohol., Gently rub at the stain using the moistened cotton., Change the cotton ball or bud...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Blot at the stained area using a soft

    Try to get as much of the ink out as possible, without spreading the stain to surrounding areas.
  2. Step 2: dry cloth or paper towel.

    Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions as indicated on the packaging. , The cotton ball or bud should be moist enough, but not dripping wet. , The ink should start to transfer to the cotton.

    Work from the outside of the stained area towards the middle. , Repeat the rubbing process until the ink stain is fully removed. , This will allow the alcohol to evaporate instead of eating away at the leather. , The leather conditioner will allow for moisture to be restored to the leather.
  3. Step 3: Apply a leather cleaner to the stain.

  4. Step 4: Moisten a cotton ball or a cotton bud with rubbing alcohol.

  5. Step 5: Gently rub at the stain using the moistened cotton.

  6. Step 6: Change the cotton ball or bud with a new one as soon as it picks up enough ink

  7. Step 7: to avoid smearing the ink stain to other parts of the leather.

  8. Step 8: Dry the area using a blow dryer set at the lowest heat setting.

  9. Step 9: Apply leather conditioner to the area using a soft cloth.

Detailed Guide

Try to get as much of the ink out as possible, without spreading the stain to surrounding areas.

Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions as indicated on the packaging. , The cotton ball or bud should be moist enough, but not dripping wet. , The ink should start to transfer to the cotton.

Work from the outside of the stained area towards the middle. , Repeat the rubbing process until the ink stain is fully removed. , This will allow the alcohol to evaporate instead of eating away at the leather. , The leather conditioner will allow for moisture to be restored to the leather.

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