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getting biro off leather sofa.

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Sunlightandsoap · 10/06/2012 23:58

hello everyone!

I have just been given 2 beautiful cream leather sofas, and despite having a serious conversation with the kids about biros anywhere near the sofa, 1 week later, just like magic some little biro marks have appeared! anyone had any luck with stain devil or anything?

thanks in advance

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Mopsie · 11/06/2012 00:11

Same happened with my sofa's accept it was my DP who got it there!
We used some cheap hairspray and scrubbed like mad, seemed to bring it up - have no idea how!
Might be worth a try.

Mopsie · 11/06/2012 00:18

Oh, just found this old thread, possibly more useful then me -
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/good_housekeeping/716135-How-do-I-get-biro-mark-out-of-leather/AllOnOnePage

Calyx · 11/06/2012 00:20

Magic sponge. In the pound shop. They come 2 in a packet and I can't remember the real name for them... But they are magic Grin

Sunlightandsoap · 11/06/2012 00:58

i have run out of milk and don't have hairspray or babywipes in the house!!! will stock up tomorrow. thanks

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WillSingForCake · 11/06/2012 08:22

We had this problem & nail varnish remover got rid of it. You just need a little bit on a cotton wool pad (or similar) and wipe gently.

GobblersKnob · 11/06/2012 08:27

Baby wipes, Pampers have the most chemically shit in them and seem to work best, also Johnsons and Huggies. I always have Pampers or Johnson wipes for cleaning, wouldn't put them anywhere near a baby thoughGrin

Be careful with nail varnsh remover it can take the finish off.

FelixDaSouza · 11/06/2012 08:27

Don't quote me on this but I am sure Aggie and Kim once said that if you spray a bit of hairspray on it then wipe it would lift it.

I am 99% sure but please don't hold me responsible if it all goes wrong!

FelixDaSouza · 11/06/2012 08:29

I am right!
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flagnogbagnog · 11/06/2012 08:30

Also perfume is a good one. Have got biro out with perfume a few times

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