Okay, so, I messed up. I got some ink on my favorite leather purse. At first, I panicked, then I did a little research, and you know what? I actually managed to get most of it out. Wanna know how I did it? Here’s the whole story, step-by-step.

Panic and the Initial Assessment
First off, I noticed the stain. It wasn’t huge, thankfully, but definitely noticeable. And fresh, like it just happened. That’s important, the fresh ink stains are easier to clean. I thought about using some soap and water, but something told me that might make it worse on leather. I was worried it would spread the ink or damage the material. So, no soap.
The Alcohol Experiment
Next, I remembered reading somewhere that rubbing alcohol could work. I was a little skeptical, but I decided to give it a shot. I found a bottle of rubbing alcohol in my bathroom and a bunch of cotton balls.
Before I went all in, I tested the alcohol on a hidden spot inside the purse. You gotta do this, just in case it messes up the color or something. I used a cotton ball, soaked it a little, and dabbed it on a tiny area inside. Waited a bit, and… nothing. Phew! No discoloration, no damage. We’re good to go.
Tackling the Stain
With the test successful, I took a fresh cotton ball, got it a little damp with the alcohol (not dripping wet, just damp), and started gently dabbing the ink stain. I worked from the outside of the stain towards the center. This is supposed to stop the ink from spreading, and it kinda worked. I kept dabbing, switching to clean cotton balls as they got inky. Slowly but surely, the stain started to lift. It took a little while, but I could see it fading.
Almost There
After a bit of work, most of the ink was gone. There was still a faint mark, but it was way better than before. I grabbed a clean, dry cloth and wiped the area to remove any leftover alcohol. I let it air dry for a while, just to make sure.

The Final Touch (and a Backup Plan)
The stain was barely visible now, but I wanted it completely gone. I happened to have some leather cleaner and conditioner. I bought these when I got the purse. I decided to use the cleaner, following the instructions on the bottle. It helped to further fade the remaining mark. After that, I applied the conditioner to keep the leather in good shape. If I hadn’t had these, I might have tried the baking soda trick. I read somewhere that you can make a paste of baking soda and water, apply it gently, let it sit, and then wipe it off. But, I didn’t have to try that method, so I don’t know whether it works.
So, yeah, that’s how I saved my leather purse from an ink stain. It wasn’t perfect, but it’s way better than it was. I learned a valuable lesson: act fast, test your cleaning methods, and be patient. And always keep leather cleaner and conditioner on hand, just in case!