How to Remove Ink From a Leather Car Seat

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By barba0727, eHow Member

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Remove Ink From a Leather Car Seat

If at least once a year I didn't get ink on something leather it would be a miracle. I have come up with a few different techniques to get that stain out.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)
cuticle remover (non-oily)
hairspray
cotton cloth

Step 1

The first tactic and my favorite is the rubbing alcohol. It's my favorite because it seems to work the best and also works on most surfaces. Take about a quarter sized amount of alcohol on the cotton rag and gently rub on to the stain and wait about 15 minutes for results.
If your stain is bigger and you are a bit hesitant on this tactic you can do a test spot. Just dab it on to a corner of the stain, wait 15 minutes and when you see there's no damage then continue.
Step 2

My next tactic would be cuticle remover. This one seems to work best on smaller stains. Please be sure not to use an oily one otherwise you will have a whole other stain to worry about. I say this works best for small stains because you really want to gently dab this one.
Put a tiny bit, probably about the size of a dime on the cotton cloth and pat on the stain. Let it sit for a few hours, preferably over night and wipe off with another cotton cloth or a section of the used cloth that doesn't have the cuticle remover on it. DO NOT USE NAIL POLIS REMOVER!!!
If there are any remnants left of the ink, see step one and use alcohol.
Step 3

This last one is hairspray. This is not my favorite but it is a last resort. I don't recommend aerosol because it will more than likely spray more than just the stain, try to go for a regular hairspray with the pump top. All you do is spray the area and firmly wipe off with a cotton cloth.
Step 4

I hope I have helped, but I understand if you don't feel comfortable using a home remedy so I have listed some websites that offer professional products for lifting ink.