Ask Mrs. Clean: House Cleaning, Stain Removal and Organizing Tips

[rcouch]

Any ideas on how to get a rather large ink stain removed from a soft leather couch.

[mrscleannw]

Hello rcouch and Welcome to Mrs. Clean's Forum.
All the information available indicates that there is no guaranteed way to remove ink stains from leather. I have found some detailed information as follows:

Remove Ink Stains From Leather, Suede

On leather, apply a cleaner, Tannery Vintage Leather Cleaner & Conditioner. On suede, try gingerly applying a dry-cleaning solvent. Dab it on with a clean cloth, after testing on a hidden seam. Allow to air dry. On leather only, follow with Tannery Vintage Leather Cleaner & Conditioner or Fiebing's Saddle Soap to condition the leather. Caution: There is no guaranteed way to remove this stain from these materials.

Most sites recommend trying rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover. I would be very careful about trying this and be sure to test in an inconspicuous place first. (Always follow manufacturers cleaning recommendations if you have them.)
Here's a stain removal guide: ( a list of stains and products to remove them).

Good luck and let me know if you need additional information,
Mrs. Clean

[1stclasscleaning]

hello
Saddle soap and mink oil should definitley not be used on finished leathers as they are far too harsh for todays modern leather finishes.
Conditioning is totally unnecessary on finished leathers you need to use protectors not conditioners.
"The protection cream adds a stain resistant layer to leather repelling all liquid stains and drastically reducing stains from clothing and cushions. It also stops the leather absorbing body oils and grease, as well as retaing dirt on the surface so it can be easily cleaned in the future."