How to Remove Ballpoint Pen Ink From Patent Leather

How to Remove Ballpoint Pen Ink From Patent Leather
Written By
Kallie Johnson
Kallie Johnson
Published: Jul 21, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

It is easiest to remove the ink while the ink is still fresh and hasn't set into the leather. If the ink has set, it may take a few attempts to remove.

Things You Will Need

  • Cotton swab or cotton ball
  • Rubbing alcohol
  1. Soak a cotton ball or cotton swab in rubbing alcohol.

  2. Rub the cotton on the ink stain. Rubbing alcohol dissolves ink. Allow the alcohol to work into the leather for five minutes.

  3. Dampen a cloth with water and wipe the surface free of rubbing alcohol. Repeat as needed until the ink is removed.

The Drip Cap

  • Patent leather is leather that has a high gloss, shiny finish.
  • It is easiest to remove the ink while the ink is still fresh and hasn't set into the leather.
  • Rubbing alcohol dissolves ink.

Photo Credits

Female shoes from a brilliant leather on a white background image by terex from Fotolia.com

Female shoes from a brilliant leather on a white background image by terex from Fotolia.com

Kallie Johnson

Kallie Johnson began her writing career in 2009, contributing to various online publications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She enjoys writing home and garden topics and considers herself…

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