How do you remove pen ink stains from a fine leather handbag?
November 29th, 2008 | 
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This depends what type of leather it is. If the ink has soaked into the leather then there is nothing that will bring it out and using hairspray etc will only make matters worse.
Handbags should always be treated with leather protector so that if this kind of thing happens it will be much easier to rectify.
Try a good foam leather cleaner and an ink stick if it is on a finished leather (do not use an ink stick on an unfinished leather). If these do not work then it will be a job for a leather technician who may be able to remove it or disguise it.
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November 29th, 2008 8:14 am
do this carefully… get a rag .. a can of hairspray .. spray the rag till its got a pretty soaked spot and then dap at the ink stain .. let it dry in between dabs or youll rub the die off the leather .. when the ink is gone .. wipe it with a warm soapy rag and then i would apply some type of leather conditioner if its a high priced bag… good luck
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November 29th, 2008 8:55 am
Plain rubbing alcohol is amazing at getting out ink stains from everything. Alcohol is ok on leather, but just use a little on a cloth and rub lightly. Some people swear by hairspray, but it's really the alcohol in the hairspray that does the trick.
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November 29th, 2008 9:33 am
This depends what type of leather it is. If the ink has soaked into the leather then there is nothing that will bring it out and using hairspray etc will only make matters worse.
Handbags should always be treated with leather protector so that if this kind of thing happens it will be much easier to rectify.
Try a good foam leather cleaner and an ink stick if it is on a finished leather (do not use an ink stick on an unfinished leather). If these do not work then it will be a job for a leather technician who may be able to remove it or disguise it.
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