Just discovered crayon markings on the back of our navy blue leather couch done by our 3 year old. Also have color pencil from a while back but never got around to removing.
What's the easiest and safest way to remove the drawings? Thanks.
Try Goo-Gone. I'd try it first on a part that is unnoticable just in case, but it takes stuff off really well.
Use WD-40. It is great for removing stains. I know it sounds crazy, but google it. It has a million uses. Ive used it on stained counter tops and many other things. Works great.
Did your couch come with a leather care kit? I think there's a push-up type of stick cleaner in there for pen/pencil...
You could also try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (try on a test area first though!).
Try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Those erasers are awesome. They work on everything.
I just removed something blue (no idea what it was!) from our leather couch the other day with rubbing alcohol and qtips. don't overdo it though b/c some of it could strip off the finish. i dont think yoiu can get it completely out but close enough where you can't tell unless you look really closely.
have not read other reposes but you can try a cucumber rind on the crayon and the pencil good luck
Our leather sectional had an insurance policy for stains, tears, etc. We had someone come out to remove a couple of marks and "the professional" cleAner quickly removed the marks. I was shocked since I thought i had tried everything in advance--including the cleaning kit they gave me with the purchase. So, I had to ask about his "secret" solution. It was Ivory soap! I think he also used a soft toothbrush together in the grain. He said it is mild and a great cleaner. Try it--good luck!
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Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, get it damp, scrub lightly.
Use saddle soap which you get in the shoe care section of any store. Saddle soap is designed to clean leather and is very mild.
I'd look on the underside of the sofa (if you don't already know the manufacturer) and go on their website to see if they offer solutions for situations like this. My guess is that this is a VERY common situation that even calling into the company would provide quick advice.
I've learned the hard way that Magic Erasers can ruin surfaces for which it's not intended to be used, but their website really stinks in terms of listing surfaces for which it shouldn't be used.
OxyClean was great at removing melted crayon from our kids' favorite blankets earlier this year. Rubbing alcohol took pen (ink) from the light gray leather interior of our new car when our daughter thought it was a fun drawing surface with red ink.
Good luck! I'm always cautious with online advice unless it's from a really credible source.
We love Weiman Leather Wipes ($4-5 @ Target or Jewel).
Careful with the Magic Eraser, it removes the dye deposited in the leather.
