In 90% of cases you can remove the stain yourself using improvised means.
What is the bag made of?
- Artificial leather is usually covered with a protective layer that does not allow liquids to be absorbed. Ink is easily washed off with warm water and soap.
- Raw textured leather and suede are soaked in water quickly and deeply. It is better to immediately trust dry cleaning professionals.
- Natural treated skin absorbs water more slowly. The stain can be removed by folk methods.
Check the naturalness
To clarify the type of material, there are simple tests:
- Examine the unstitched edge of the product. On the cut, threads are visible, the fabric base, it is clear that this is a leather substitute. The natural cut is homogeneous, has a reverse side, similar to suede.
- Genuine leather has its own aroma, not a chemical smell.
- Drawing on artificial material is a repeating print. Genuine leather imprint anywhere original.
- The texture of real leather is soft, supple, there are no creases in compression. The fake is coarser; it changes color at the folds. If wrinkled, wrinkles are visible.
- When applied to the surface of the skin water, it is absorbed. With artificial - the liquid drains.
- If you hold your hand on the skin, it heats up slightly, gives off heat. The substitute stays cool, the palm sweats.
- The classic fire test is not as revealing as before. Ten years ago, everyone knew for sure: the skin smolders, and the leatherette burns. Currently, manufacturers impregnate non-natural materials with chemical compounds, which, when ignited, give a similar reaction.
- The companies supplying genuine leather handbags provide a sample emblem in the kit. A piece is carved like a sketch of a beast's skin. For other materials, the probe is supplied as a diamond.
Advice! Test the determination of naturalness in a hidden area of the product. So, in case of accidental damage, the whole thing will not be damaged.
Popular ink bag removal methods
When it is determined that the bag is sewn from genuine treated leather, you can begin to remove the ink stain or fountain pen.
With a small surface stroke of a ballpoint pen, a hard eraser (eraser ) helps a lot. Rub the stain with an elastic band and rinse the area with a damp cloth.
The same simple way is to remove the stain with tape. Cut a piece of masking tape to the size of the blot and stick it. Then carefully remove, ink should remain on an adhesive tape.
Liquid soap
If the ink spills significantly, after getting wet with a napkin, wash the stain with an aqueous solution of liquid soap. With a sponge, collect all residual moisture and dry with a dry cloth.
Fine salt must be moistened and applied to contamination. After drying, just shake it off. It will take several hours to clean.
Spray the hair stylist strictly onto the stain and immediately wipe it with a cotton pad. Repeat until ink fades. Then wash with soapy water and wipe dry. After this treatment, the skin may suffer. Soften it with cream to avoid peeling.
Moisten a cotton pad with alcohol. Clean the ink thoroughly, wipe with a damp cloth. We protect the dried area with fat cream from damage.
Lightly heat the milk. Moisten the sponge and wash the bag with gentle movements. This product does not dry out the skin and does not change color.
Dissolve a teaspoon of powder in a quarter cup of water. Use a damp cloth or cotton pad to cover the stain for fifteen minutes. Rinse with clean water. You can use fresh lemon juice.
Vegetable oil
Oil or any greasy cream dissolves and removes fresh ink stains well. Wipe with a damp cloth in a circular motion until dirt is removed. Do not rinse further.
Take care of yourself:
- work with gloves to avoid hand contamination;
- treat the stain from the outer edge to the middle, so it does not creep;
- Do not rub the used product with force, driving the ink even deeper into the skin;
- If you doubt that you can fix the problem yourself, contact a dry cleaning professional.
