It happened again. You were playing with your 3-year-old
daughter, and she somehow managed to snag a pen without you looking
and get it all over your brand new leather couch. But what's
this? She also managed to get some of that chocolate egg you
got her for Easter on there too! Should you throw your couch
away and buy a new one? Not on our watch.
Ink Removal
Needed Products:
Note: Ink Remover should only be used on top coated (or
pigmented leather) as well as vinyl surfaces. Engine grease, stains
from food or grass, and grime are all examples of stains that can
be removed with the Ink Remover. Follow the same procedures
below.
Leather or Vinyl
Note: Ink Remover will be the effective on recent
(within 3 to 5 days) stains. Test in an unnoticeable area
before using on the actual stain.
Step 1:
Clean the area with either the Leather Cleaner or a Leather
Clean and Renew Wipe.
Step 2:
Take the cap off the Ink Remover tube and push the tube from the
bottom with your index finger until about ¼" of the stick is
revealed.
Step 3:
With the Ink Remover in hand, apply the stick directly onto the
stain. Make sure to cover the entire area of the mark. In order to
get the remover further into the texture of the leather and stain,
apply the stick using various motions as well as going in different
directions. If you only apply from one direction, parts of the
stains could be left untreated. It is important to note that hard
scrubbing may cause color loss and should be avoided. As the Ink
Remover is applied, parts of the stain will be removed onto the
stick. Once the stain transfers to the stick, use a clean tissue or
cloth to wipe off the end.
Step 4:
When you see the ink (or stain) has dissolved, use your Leather
Cleaner (or a wipe) to wash away the remaining residue. Use a
tissue or a clean white cloth to dry the area. Do not use a colored
cloth or tissue because color may be transferred from the cloth to
the leather.
Step 5:
In order to completely remove the ink (or stain), multiple
applications of the Ink Remover must be used. The average tends to
be around 2 or 3 applications. In order to reapply, simply repeat
steps 3 and 4 for every additional application.
Step 6:
In the instance that the stain still has not been removed,
reapply the Ink Remover. Take a soft bristled brush (an example
would be a tooth brush), dip it in distilled water, and gentley
scrub the stain.
Step 7:
After the scrubbing has been completed, wash away the remaining
residue with Leather Cleaner (or a wipe). Step 6 may be repeated as
often as needed.
Step 8:
In order to protect the area from other stains or spills, apply
Leather Protector to a clean cloth or use Leather Protecting
Wipes.
Step 9:
Give your kids more things to mark your couch up with because
that was fun!
If you have any questions about the steps above, please reach
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way that we can!