I have a leather bag with a biro pen mark on it. how can i remove it without damaging my bag?.. any ideas?
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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 your 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 (especially on an aniline style leather) 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 or toothpaste as they are silly ideas they 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 on leather 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.
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Leather care consultnts to the furniture and cleaning industries
when i worked in the furniture biz, we did it with erasers.
Try hairspray. If that doesn't work, you could try "Goo Gone".
try babywipes, or toothpaste
try licking your finger and rubbing it, if that doesnt work you can get leather cleaner wipes from tesco or anywear found this worked on our sofa when my one year old attaced it with a bic biro
Spray aerosol hairspray on it (or rubbing alcohol) and wipe with a soft cloth. Try it on a hidden area first to make sure it doesn't change the color.
you make me laugh ...you must be a writer like myself? well i suggest you stick a flower or something over the pen mark ...or give it away and get another in a charity shop they have hundreds from honeybee
go to a leather sofa shop and buy a biro ink stain removal. i got one when i purchased my setee. if it work on a leather setee then i'm sure it will on a bag, but always do a test patch first. there is also stain devils that you can buy from supermarkets or wilkinsons.
spray it with hairspray and rub with a damp cloth you might have to do it a couple of times but it will lift out
Try a Dry cleaners , they deal with this matter often
pampas baby wipes
try toothpaste
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