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Have you ever had an accident with ink and leather? Or how about getting gum off of it? Well That's OK Cheap Nike NBA Hoodies , it's not the end of the world. If you (or your kids :) marked up your sofa or your car seats with a little ink stain or got some gum on your sofa, here are a few solutions for you.

The answers are not quite as easy as you might think, because there are different factors involved in each situation. For instance, with ink stains, you need to consider the type of leather and ink type. Pay attention to the type of leather you're dealing with, and everything should work out fine. Ok Cheap Nike NBA Jerseys , here we go...


Getting Ink Stains Off Leather

When it comes to getting ink stains out of leather, ball point ink is the worst because it's oil-based. Other types of ink such as a fountain pen or roller ball tend to be easier since they are water-based. That does not mean getting the ink stain out is impossible, just that it might need different methods.

Ink is a dye. So when it makes a mark on leather, it's quickly absorbed. If the area is small, you might wait a little while to see if the leather absorbs it eliminating the mark. Because of this natural absorption, many solutions used to dissolve ink stains also affect the color of the leather. So whether you use a home remedy or professional solution Cheap NBA Hats , always try a small inconspicuous area before tackling the ink stain.


Home Remedies


No matter what type of ink stain, start by using a white, non-abrasive pencil eraser. Make sure the ink stain has not been moistened with water, solvent, or alcohol. Gently rub back and forth until the ink stain begins to fade. This process may need to be done several times before you see the desired results.

Once the ink stain is removed, apply a small amount of uncolored leather polish to the spot. When dry Cheap NBA Shirts , buff with a clean cloth to shine the leather. This procedure has been found to be very successful for Ostrich, Floater, Buffalo, Alligator, Vitelino, Apache Cheap NBA Hoodies , and Caterina leather but is not a good choice for aniline leather since it has not been treated with a protective material.

Another good home remedy is using mineral spirits. Dampen a small section of a soft, clean cloth and gently rub the ink stain. If you notice the ink spreading, stop immediately. If the ink stain starts to disappear, continue and then allow the leather to dry. When dry, apply a small amount of conditioner.

You can also try dampening a soft clean cloth with hair spray, wood alcohol Cheap NBA Jerseys , a mild multi-purpose automotive interior cleaner, or a mild dish detergent and warm water, and then gently rubbing the ink stain. When dry, apply a small amount of leather polish on the spot, bringing the shine back to the leather.

For remaining spots, dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and treat just the ink stain area by dabbing with the alcohol and cotton swab. Dab with the dry end of the swab to blot up the ink. Try not to spread the alcohol any more than necessary because it has a drying effect on leather. Once the ink stain is removed Cheap Utah Jazz Hats , wash the area with Dove soap.