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Post By Rachael (Guest Post)
(07/20/2008)
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My 4 year old son, who must be related to the other budding artists, drew a picture of a monster in blue biro on our white leather stool. I tried leather cleaner first, then the perfume and aftershave trick and neither worked! It has faded but is still noticeable. Not happy!
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Post By (Guest Post)
(07/19/2008)
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My husband drew a happy face on my shoulder before I fell asleep on his brothers couch. I woke up to 4 happy faces on the white leather couch. Tried my lucky brand perfume and it worked about 90%. Thanks for the tips.
-michal
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Post By sill a lot (Guest Post)
(07/18/2008)
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I used Lamb, gwen stefani's cologne on custom leather seats ( the leather was grey and the ink was blue) and it came right out. Kinda dried the leather leaving a visible dry spot. So I then added leather conditioner and it's like it was never there.
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Post By gemm (Guest Post)
(07/14/2008)
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I fell asleep onto the beige leather couch. I had black pen written on my hand. Just my luck it had printed it twice on the sofa. iIsaw it but didn't think anything of it. But just in case i washed it off my hand so it couldn't of been me.
Soon after I told my mum and came on this website. I tried Lacoste "Touch of Pink". It did work but we didn't get it all off as it had started to discolour. Fingers crossed my dad will not notice.
thank you for the perfume tip x
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Post By Guest (Guest Post)
(07/08/2008)
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DON'T USE rubbing alcohol--it took the color out of my mushroom leather sofa and also the ink is still there.
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Post By lisa (Guest Post)
(07/08/2008)
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My 3 year old scribbled all over my red leather couch, I just read the feedback left before mine and tried Burberry perfume and a clean dry cloth- I sprayed the Burberry directly on the couch ( you should probably spot check first but I didnt think a bit of fading could be worse than all the pen marks) and to my surprise it came off completely with no color fading at all!
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Post By JC (Guest Post)
(07/06/2008)
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In Australia there is a company called Moran that makes great leather furniture. They also have a leather cleaner and I just used it to remove several cm of fresh biro from the surface of a red leather couch.
Try and buy professional leather cleaner if you can.
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Post By Teresa (Guest Post)
(06/12/2008)
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Nothing worked.My daughter got pen on her WHITE Guess wallet and on her black Coach wristlet. We tried everything. Coach, Armani Code, Britney Spears, Sake, and Juicy couture and none of them worked. I have no clue what to do!
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Post By Kevin (Guest Post)
(06/05/2008)
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Just used Calvin Klein Truth on a new soft, very light beige sofa. A little bit of work and it came out, no colour loss either, thanks.
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Post By Thea (Guest Post)
(05/19/2008)
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I used stetson cologne on my dark tan leather couch. I must say that it did work, but now I have a worn spot. I can just tell my husband, that's where I sit all the time so nobody will see it. Thanks for the advice.
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Post By Rori - Oklahoma (Guest Post)
(05/16/2008)
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Do not use purell or softsoap on to get out felt pen out of a light leather couch. I read on-line that either of these would work. I carefully attempted this and it started discoloring the couch so I stopped. My husband had felt pen on his back due to a surgical procedure and it rubbed off on the couch. We are not happy. We may have to order a new cushion if leather cleaner can't get it out.
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Post By matt (Guest Post)
(05/12/2008)
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Steston cologne worked great. Rubbed it on tan leather after washing with leather cleaner and then rubbed with leather conditioner.
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Post By Holly from Rockford, Il (Guest Post)
(05/10/2008)
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I have two kids, my daughter who is 18 months and my son who is five. My daughter marked all over my new tan leather couch with black pen. I used Lucky Brand Perfume and the stain came right off. Great Idea! Thank you!
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Post By Kathy (Guest Post)
(05/01/2008)
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DON'T DO THIS. If you have a colored couch, the color will come right off with perfume, hairspray, etc. CAUTION
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Post By frustrated Mom (Guest Post)
(04/25/2008)
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Thank you soooo much for recommending cologne to remove blue ink from leather!! I tried baby wipes, dish soap, and nothing was coming off. Once I tried the cologne it came up right away! Thanks again! The joys of having a 18 month old, and the 5 year old that came and told me!
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Post By Dark Brown leather (Guest Post)
(04/18/2008)
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I had the pleasure of finding both black and blue ink in small spiral scribbles all over the couch. The black ink came right off with a baby wipe. The blue ink eventually came off by using cologne, but it did take some of the color off with it. I am probably the only person who can see the warn spot because I know its there. I found it worked better to rub the cologne in with my finger instead of using a cloth. I wiped it down afterwards with a baby wipe and than rubbed leather conditioner into the spot.
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Post By Jamie A. (Guest Post)
(04/14/2008)
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I just used Ralph Lauren cologne on a light cafe mocha colored couch and it worked beautifully. I would most certainly recommend it. Thanks for the advice!
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How can I remove biro ink from a tan leather couch?
JEANNIETILMOUTH from United Kingdom
RE: Ink Off Red Leather Couch
Perfume worked but it did take off some of the color, maybe just dabbing at it might help.
(01/20/2007)
By Kez
RE: Ink Off a Leather Couch
I just used 'Very Valentino' on a biro stain and it came off in seconds. Excellent! (03/19/2007)
By Ben UK
RE: Ink Off a Leather Couch
My dog chewed up a pen on our leather couch and Axe body spray worked really well taking out the marks left by the pen.
(03/26/2007)
By Ronald
RE: Ink Off a Leather Couch
Blue ink on light cream leather, the only alcohol available was the rubbing type. Used small amount on kitchen roll and off it came then used leather cleaner cloth and its like new. (05/22/2007)
By Les
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Thanks for the aftershave tip. Worked great! Got biro on my parents new leather sofa and needed to get it off before they noticed! (08/16/2007)
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RE: Ink Off a Leather Couch
Just used eternity by Calvin Klein on a cream sofa and it worked wonders. Meant I had to clean the whole sofa afterwards though with the cleaner that came with the sofa. (09/08/2007)
By Richard
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My 2yr Daughter used a blue ink pen to draw on my cream leather sofa and I just used your advice. So I decided to try the perfume. Oh my GOSH who would have ever thought Vera Wang Perfume would come in handy for more than smelling sweet for my sweety.
Thanks,
Meagan (Louisiana) (09/18/2007)
By Meagan
RE: Ink Off a Leather Couch
I just tried Obsession For Men and it took the ink right off...plus my couch smells fantastic. (10/14/2007)
By Mario
RE: Ink Off a Leather Couch
Came back from work & to my horror my daughter had drawn on my 3 month old cream leather sofa with blue ink. I used my husbands aftershave ( black suede touch) & I can't believe it. The ink has really faded & you can only see it if you know it's there. I didn't want to rub to much but I am certain it will come off with a few more attempts. Thank you so much you have saved my husband from spending the night in the spare room for not watching our daughter whilst she was doing her art work. (11/04/2007)
By sade
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Biro ink was used by our 4 yr old, he drew a wonderful picture of daddy on our 6 mth old chocolate leather sofa - daddy was not impressed! I have managed to erase it all with alcohol hand cleaner (the stuff used to clean your hands in hospital) I gently smoothed with cotton wool along the biro line and it vanished before my eyes. Then I smoothed on milk to affected areas wiped off with dry kitchen roll "HEY PRESTO" as good as new. (11/16/2007)
By Lorry
RE: Ink Off a Leather Couch
I had dark blue biro marks all over my new white leather couch and the hairspray and milk trick worked a treat. Anything that contains alcohol will get the marks off but have the milk/ water handy to remove all traces of alcohol as that will fade the color, and may remove the leather. (11/17/2007)
By sharon
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How do I get ink pen scribbles off my white leather couch? We've tried the special ink remover stick for leather and this lightened up the marks, but they are still quite noticeable. Any suggestions?
Andrea - San Antonio, TX
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Rubbing Alcohol
I used rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip for the ball point pen my 2 year old got on our cream leather. There was no discoloration. (01/08/2005)
By Kim Lucibello, MA
Aftershave
i have just used lacoste aftershave it has taken the ink off but taken a bit off the shine off of the leather, still looks better than the biro pen! I recommend it. (01/10/2005)
By Diane - Glasgow
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Everything depends upon the type of leather, the dye and type of stain, etc. On one sofa alcohol might work and on another it might remove the color. Keep in mind that many furniture manufacturers also use top grain leather in the seating areas and splits on the sides and back. Some use vinyl in areas that don't touch the body. I recommend treating leather with a protection cream when you first get your furniture home to repel stains. Then keep it clean by dusting it. Leather needs to be cleaned with a damp cloth whether you see the dirt or not, just like a carpet, or it will begin to show wear. If you already have a mark like ink, try witch hazel instead of alcohol. Regular rubbing alcohol and hairspray both work a lot of the time, but start out with a spot where loss of color won't be noticeable. (01/13/2005)
By Nancy
Aftershave
I just used Adidas aftershave on a cotton ball on my tan leather car seats and it got the ink right of with little rubbing. it took the shine out of the leather but not too bad. I would recommend using aftershave. Thanks for the advice. (02/12/2005)
By Burns
Lynx Body Spray
My daughter decided to leave me a present of blue pen marks one morning! I had only had my cream leather sofa for 1 week! Aftershave was a no-no, but i did have me ex's lynx body spray left lying around so i gave it a go. Results were brilliant, no more pen marks, no faded color and my sofa smells gorgeous! (05/29/2005)
By Gemma
AXE
My cat, Oliver, is a pen thief. I discovered black ink all over my cream leather couch. Your recommendation of AXE body spray worked GREAT. (07/26/2005)
By Connie
Aftershave
I just used my favorite Boss aftershave. Two Biro marks disappeared! Partner now a happy lady and the kids are safe! (09/04/2005)
By Gordon
By Milliecatkins
Isopropyl Alcohol
The reason the hair spray and body sprays worked is because they have alcohol in them. So try using isopropyl alcohol or denatured alcohol (best). Dab with a Q-tip and see if it spots first. Remember isopropyl alcohol is much more drying than denatured. Good luck (09/12/2005)
By Michael
Isopropyl Alcohol
Isopropyl Alcohol did WONDERS to remove the big black spiral ink rings on my cream color leather sofa that my 21 month budding artist created.
I was horrified. I was on the phone with my Mom and she told me to do a google. I found this website with the first entry from a women in San Antonio (where I live) with the same cream color sofa and a same budding artist! I did not think it would work but it did! THANK YOU!!
(09/30/2005)
By Carrie Wallace
No Luck
I tried hair spray, perfume, cologne, alcohol, vodka every suggestion on here and it won't come off. My dark chocolate leather couch is ruined with black ink pen scribbles. (10/27/2005)
By athena
Brown Leather
I have tried the nail polish remover AND the perfume, but it hasn't worked. My sofas are a antique look brown leather, that my friends little girl drew on with a blue biro on the seat. The remover and perfume are taking the color out of the leather. (11/04/2005)
By ksthryn
Perfume
I used my Britney Spears perfume on my tan colored leather couch that my 2 year old just marked up with a black ink pen, and it worked great! You cant even see where it was marked on. (11/07/2005)
By Holly-Louisiana
Alcohol Based
The reason perfume or aftershave or hairspray works is because they are all alcohol based. If you use regular rubbing alcohol it'll work just as well if not better and you're saving your good perfume for yourself! But if you don't have rubbing alcohol on hand .. reach for that perfume!
(11/07/2005)
By Madelynnsmama
Perfume
My son had an accident with a black biro and my new cream leather sofa, I was panicking as tried everything under the kitchen sink but nothing worked then I came across this site and tried perfume. It worked great and I'm happy once again. Many thanks :-) (11/08/2005)
By Ele-Scotland
Rubbing Alcohol
The rubbing alcohol worked great on my cream leather, taking off the blue pen ink that my son had gotten on our ottoman. You people who initially figured this out deserve a medal! (11/16/2005)
By Lorna
Rubbing Alcohol
We just bought a $2,000 couch, had a party last night and a friend accidently made some blue ball point pen marks on it last night. We took the rubbing alcohol idea, and it came rite out. THANKS!! (11/20/2005)
By Keith
Hairspray
I wrote on my hands with black ball-point pen and it wore off my hands onto my creme leather couch. I didn't know what to do! I used rave 3x ultra hairspray. I am so glad, it came right off. You can hardly see the pen marks!
(11/21/2005)
By ashley
RE: Ink Off a Leather Couch
Don't use alcohol on brown leather couch. It also takes the brown stain/finish out! (12/20/2005)
By brown leather couch
Great Tip, Thanks
I used pure IPA to get a blue ball-point mark off of very light cream colored soft leather in the interior of my car - worked perfectly. After using a Q-tip and IPA, there was a bit of a light spot - so, I put some IPA on a facecloth and gave a 'quick wipe' over the surrounding area - this blended the light spot in, now, it looks perfect, good as new.
All I can add to what has been said is that perhaps it would be a good idea to put some leather conditioner on the leather after the ink has been removed, to keep the leather soft and supple. (03/05/2006)
By Michael - Toronto, Canada
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