How to Remove Ink Stains From Leather Upholstery

Soak a clean sponge or cloth in warm water, squeeze most of the water out and dampen the stain by blotting -- not rubbing -- the affected part of the leather.

Apply a tiny dot of mild laundry detergent to the damp sponge or cloth and rub the stained area very gently in a circular motion for a minute or two. Rinse the soap off the sponge or cloth with warm water, blot the area and repeat several times to remove the soap from the leather. This may remove the ink entirely, but if not, continue to Step 3.

Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and squeeze it out so that it is wet but not dripping. Rub the stained area with the cotton ball in a gentle circular motion for a minute or two. Rinse the rubbing alcohol off the leather with a cloth or sponge dampened with warm water. If the stain remains, continue to Step 4.

When the stained part of the leather is dry, rub a little petroleum jelly onto the stain with your fingers. Massage it into the leather and let it sit on the stain for at least 24 hours, preferably several days. After this time, wipe the petroleum jelly off with a soft dry cloth and buff the leather a little.