how to remove ballpoint pen stain form leather sofa

[tamsynne]

I was very excited to read the above info, as I have blue biro on my soft brown leather sofa.
I bought Panthene Pro V hairspray and went for it.
Unfortunately not only did it remove a small amount of the biro mark, but also the colour of the leather where it had been sprayed.
I now have a dark brown leather sofa with pale brown patches.

DON'T USE HAIRSPRAY - UNLESS YOU HAVE A CREAM SUITE.

 

[breezer]

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DON'T USE HAIRSPRAY - UNLESS YOU HAVE A CREAM SUITE.

as with all suggestions, you should always try a "test patch" first

 

[TinaB]

Thankyou for this brilliant tip. After spending two hours scrubbing my 18 month old daughters vast artwork I was beginning to dispare. I now have a funny annectode to tell the family instead of the disasterous tale that it would have been.

 

[TRIGGER508]

 

[BETTY1]

Your advice on hair spray worked like magic on my new cream settee that had Biro marks on.THANKYOU

 

[sugarcube31]

Just wanted to say a big thank you to the person responsible for suggesting hairspray in removing biro from a leather sofa. You have saved my life! Two year olds don't care where they write - trying to convince her father that though is a different matter. Thanks.

 

[tox]

Its unbelievable. It works instantly.......

We had some kind of ink stain on a cream sofa, I think it had 'printed' itself from a letter or magazine or somthing because it was a mirror image.

You name it, I tried it. Mrs Tox too. Tried to claim on insurance, no joy. 'Dye Transfer' is an exclusion from most policies.

Little bit of 'Silvikryn Firm hold' on a bit of kitchen paper, straight off.

Astonishing.

Thanks guys. Saved me a lot of money.

Two quick things I'll pass on....

1. Do a test patch. Make a good job of it too... My test patch took longer than the stain removal.

2. Give the area a good wiping down after with mild detergent. Get rid of the hairspray.

Cheers,

Tox

 

[masona]

I find it easier if you spray onto the cotton buds, dab it gently and dry dab it with a dry cloth.

 

[davelife]

Well done team- the hairspray worked.

 

[Kathydee]

Thanks for the hairspray tip......worked a treat!!

 

[Jimbo59]

Using hair spray does work on leather, I have just tried it and the stain came out easily. My wife will be pleased because it's me that puts them on in the first place some of the stains are about two years old.
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