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Getting biro pen marks off a leather bag?
babychick
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I know there's probably a thread somewhere but I can't find it! My DS kindly covered himself in a leaky biro pen then put his messy mitts on my (much treasured, pre-OS) expensive leather bag. I've tried wiping with baby wipes but the marks won't budge - they're well dried on now 
any ideas on what might shift them please? TIA
any ideas on what might shift them please? TIA Happiness is not getting what you want - it's wanting what you have 
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Hi babychick,
Try hairspray. I've seen it recommended a lot for removing pen from leather.
The advice on these threads may help:
Help! Biro on leather furniture...
Please Help! How to get pen off a leather sofa
Biro On Cream Leather Handbag Please Help???
I'll add your post to the last link later to keep the replies together. Please come back and let us know what worked for you.
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Thanks so much - off to try the hairspray now... will report back later!Happiness is not getting what you want - it's wanting what you have
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well the hairspray has got most of it out, it's not perfect but I am a little impatient to say the least so will have another go later!Happiness is not getting what you want - it's wanting what you have
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try aftershave - my friend had the same problem with biro on a cream leather couch and it took it out.
We used aftershave recently after our newly laid Karndean wood strip floor was dyed with a bright pink loveheart - from a post it pad :eek::eek: and it took most of the ink out - only a faint heart now - which I can live with :T:T:TDD1 - May 02 8lbs 6oz
DD2 - June 05 10lbs 6oz :eek:
DD3 - 24th Jan 11 7lbs 9oz
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