How to Remove Pen Ink From a Leather Sofa

Though leather can be a temperamental material, removing ink stains is surprisingly simple.

Your little artist may see the whole world as a canvas. Surfaces in your home can easily become marred with pen ink in a flurry of designs that only the artist can appreciate. If you find yourself dealing with a newly decorated leather sofa, it can appear like more of a challenge than it really is as leather is known to be a temperamental material to begin with. Fortunately removing ink from leather is a lot easier than you might have assumed.

Things You'll Need

• Clean soft cloths
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Leather conditioner
• Fan

Instructions

1. Dampen a soft clean cloth or sponge with isopropyl alcohol. Wipe the stained area with the cloth to remove the stain adding more isopropyl alcohol as needed.

2. Use a clean damp cloth dipped in clean water and wrung out well to “rinse” the area.

3. Apply a leather conditioner on a separate soft clean cloth to recondition the leather, as alcohol can dry it out. Read and follow the manufacturers’ instructions carefully.

4. Place a fan nearby to help circulate air over the area so that it will dry quickly.

Tips & Warnings

• Harsh chemicals and abrasives can damage leather and should be avoided.

References

• Home Furnish: How to Remove Stains From a Leather Sofa
• Homes and Furniture: Tips On Cleaning Your New Leather Sofa!