How to Remove Ink From Vinyl or Leather Furniture

Ballpoint pen ink leaves marks on vinyl and leather furniture that are seemingly impossible to remove. Even when the stains are fresh, soap and water do nothing but smear the mess around on the material. Rubbing alcohol lifts the ink stains from leather and vinyl without leaving a film on the material.

Things You'll Need

• Cotton balls Rubbing alcohol Towel Sponge

Instructions

1. Soak a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol. Squeeze the cotton ball so that it isn't dripping, but still very moist.

2. Dab at the ink stain with the alcohol-soaked cotton ball. Don't rub, as it may smear the ink across the leather or vinyl.

3. Dry the area gently with a towel when the ink is mostly removed.

4. Check the area for streaks of ink. Re-wet a new cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and dab at any smears. Dry those areas with the towel.

5. Sponge off the treated area with a small amount of water and dry.

Tips & Warnings

• If the rubbing alcohol doesn't work, try repeating the same process with hairspray. The hairspray will leave a film on the furniture.