How to Remove Pen Marks From Leather Furniture
Favored for its sleek, exquisite appearance, leather furniture complements any home décor. Leather furniture is also more resistant to odors and allergens than upholstered furniture. Although leather repels stains better than upholstery, leather is still vulnerable to ink. Accidentally swiping a pen across leather furniture can produce ugly ink marks on the furniture. Aside from marring leather's appearance, pen marks permeate leather until they are removed. Pen marks may eventually permanently set in leather if neglected. Quickly remove pen marks from leather furniture to restore its appearance. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Spoon
- Soap-based cleanser
- Bowl
- 4 soft rags
- Cotton balls
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Plush towel
- Leather conditioner
Instructions
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Mix 1 cup of warm water with a drop of soap-based cleaner in a bowl. Moisten a soft rag in the soap-based cleaning solution.
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Rub the rag gently over the pen-marked leather, lifting as much ink as possible. Always rub with a clean portion of the rag.
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Dampen another rag with warm water. Using the rag, wipe the leather to rinse off the soap-based cleaning solution.
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Examine the leather furniture for lingering pen marks. If any ink persists, moisten a clean cotton ball with isopropyl alcohol.
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Rub the cotton ball lightly over the stained leather to dissolve the remaining pen marks. Replace the cotton ball once it becomes ink-stained.
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Dampen another rag with warm water. Using the rag, wipe the leather to rinse off the isopropyl alcohol.
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Wipe the damp leather with a plush towel until the furniture is completely dry.
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Restore moisture to the previously stained portion of leather using a leather conditioner endorsed by the furniture manufacturer. Apply the leather conditioner directly to the leather, coating the leather completely.
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Buff the conditioned leather with another soft rag until the conditioner dissolves.
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Tips & Warnings
Solvent-based soaps may discolor leather.
Spot-test the soap-based cleaning solution, isopropyl alcohol, and leather conditioner on the leather to avoid discoloration.
References
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