How to Remove Ink From Faux Leather

Faux leather is a great way to preserve your sense of fashion without paying the price for actual leather items. Stylish or not, it can present a cleaning conundrum. Ink stains are tough to remove from any fabric, but on faux leather, you may feel the urge to take it to a professional. However, it is possible for you to remove the ink at home and have your faux leather looking good again.

Things You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol
• Paper towels
• Cotton balls

Instructions

1. Lay the leather item on a clean, flat surface.

2. Saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol.

3. Rub the cotton ball over the affected surface of the faux leather.

4. Dab the surface of the faux leather with a paper towel to absorb the ink and alcohol from the fabric.

5. Repeat the process as needed until the ink is no longer visible on the material.

6. Allow the item to air-dry when you are finished cleaning. Do not machine wash.

Tips & Warnings

• Test the rubbing alcohol on a small, inconspicuous part of the faux leather first to check for color steadfastness.

• Rubbing alcohol is toxic if ingested. Keep it out of the reach of children, and keep the container securely closed when you are not using it.

References

• "Cleaning Plain & Simple"; Donna Smallin; 2006
• "How to Clean and Care for Practically Anything "; The Editors of Consumer Reports; 2002