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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: mlscontractcleaner on November 07, 2014, 01:34:10 pm

Title: biro on a leather suite.
Post by: mlscontractcleaner on November 07, 2014, 01:34:10 pm

Hi all.

I don't clean leather but a customer has asked me if there's anything she can buy to clean biro from her leather suite after her little 'un decided to decorate it for her.

Her friend recommended perfume or hair spray  ??? ??? ???.

Any ideas please folks.

Title: Re: biro on a leather suite.
Post by: B Bailey on November 07, 2014, 01:48:03 pm

Get her to call LTT leather.

Title: Re: biro on a leather suite.
Post by: Hilton on November 07, 2014, 02:17:47 pm

Try WD40 , used to use it a lot for this and crayon.

Title: Re: biro on a leather suite.
Post by: LTT Leathercare on November 07, 2014, 05:29:23 pm

Depends on the type of leather
Hairspray and WD40 are always likely to damage the finish on the leather so should be avoided.

Try
http://www.lttsolutions.co.uk/leather-ink-remover.html

and read about removal here

http://www.lttsolutions.co.uk/blog/?p=50

Hope this helps
Judyb

Title: Re: biro on a leather suite.
Post by: Hilton on November 08, 2014, 12:12:20 am

'Always likely' don't think so,Depends how you use it ,

Title: Re: biro on a leather suite.
Post by: LTT Leathercare on November 08, 2014, 04:45:40 am

Without correct identification of the leather household remedies are always very risky.  We have seen so many problems with hairspray and WD40 that it is not worth the risk if you cannot remedy any problems you might cause.
The solvents in these products will damage finish on leather even if you can't see the damage that has been done.
Cheers
Judyb

Title: Re: biro on a leather suite.
Post by: Hilton on November 08, 2014, 08:31:07 am

But if you can't see the damage how do you know any has been done ?

And

If I can't see any damage and neither can the customer, yet the mark has been removed, it's a job well done, isn't it ?

Title: Re: biro on a leather suite.
Post by: LTT Leathercare on November 08, 2014, 09:04:39 am

No because if the finish has been removed you are leaving your customers leather in a very vulnerable condition.  You should always check to see if the finish has been damaged and replace it if necessary.
Cheers
Judyb

Title: Re: biro on a leather suite.
Post by: Paul Moss on November 08, 2014, 12:09:52 pm

Hilton don't bother mate, there will always be a neg answer forth coming  ::)roll

Title: Re: biro on a leather suite.
Post by: Mike Halliday on November 08, 2014, 12:18:00 pm

If you were to damage the finish with DIY methods would that damage not be visible with the microscope we all carry for leather identification?

Plus if we used cotton buds  to remove the biro would the remover touch the  uneffected leather?

Title: Re: biro on a leather suite.
Post by: LTT Leathercare on November 08, 2014, 12:25:41 pm

Yes Mike it would be visible with your microscope and should always be checked for.
The technique for removing ink should always be to keep the repair area to the minimum and to avoid 'bleed' which would cause a bigger area of damage.
Trouble is we get called in because DIY products have been used and caused more damage than the ink (particularly on two tone leathers) - by 'professionals' as well as consumers.
Cheers
Judyb