Q: I really really need
your advice. I purchased a leatherlike Recliner last year. It
is a cream soft color. My problem is that my two year old got
a hold of a pen (blue ink) and she scribbled on the entire right
arm rest. I went to Walmart, Walgreens, and Target for a solution
and had no luck. I even went to an Auto store hoping that they
would have some kind of a solution for ink on leather seats.
It is a great
piece of furniture and I would hate to put a slipcover over it
because it defeats the purpose for the recliner but it just to
obvious. I am so desperate. Please Please help me.
Desperately,
Lisa A :)
Hi Lisa, it
seems like the lighter the color of fabric, the more it seems
to attract kids. What I find works extremely well for removing
stains on leather and leatherette is good old Murphys oil soap,
this soap can clean! Pour a small amount of the cleaner onto
a cloth (use full strength), then wipe the area with it, gently
work it into the stained areas with a soft brush, rinse off using
a damp soft cloth, then dry. It shouldn't take much to get the
stain out. You could also try this cleaning remedy. Mix 1 teaspoon
of washing soda (like Arm & Hammer) to 1 quart of water,
wipe the stained area with a cloth in circular motions using
a slight pressure, rinse off and dry. As a last resort you could
always paint right over the stains with matching leather paint,
you can get that at fabric stores. Its a good idea anyway to
keep some on hand for touch ups to keep it looking great.
P.S. To keep the kids from writing on the furniture, I suggest
you hang up a large bristle board or several sheets of paper
taped together to a wall in one area of the house, make sure
its at the kids level so they can reach it. Tell them this is
just for them and its the only place where its okay for them
to draw. After a little while they tend to focus strictly on
their art wall and nothing else. You get to keep you furniture
clean and have some beautiful artwork at the same time.
Love Mom
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