So, a tiny artist decided your leather sofa was their personal canvas, and their medium of choice was a marker? A classic. Before you resign yourself to a life of strategically placed throw pillows, let's embark on a little restoration mission. While one of your sources led us to the vast, mysterious void of a generic YouTube page, the spirit of online forums suggests there is hope.
The secret weapon in your arsenal is likely already in your medicine cabinet: rubbing alcohol. But hold your horses! The golden rule of stain removal, especially on something as regal as leather, is to test your solution on an inconspicuous spot first. Pick a hidden area, like the underside of a cushion, and see how the leather reacts. If all is well and no color lifts, you're cleared for takeoff.
Apply a small amount of the rubbing alcohol to a clean, white cloth or a cotton ball, not directly onto the sofa. Gently dab at the marker stain, don't scrub. You're trying to lift the ink, not push it deeper into its new home. You should see the marker transfer from the leather to your cloth. Swap to a clean section of the cloth as you go to avoid re-staining the area.
Once your unauthorized artwork has vanished, it's time for aftercare. Alcohol is very drying, and you don't want your sofa to get crackly and sad. Wipe the treated area with a cloth lightly dampened with water and a tiny drop of mild soap. After it dries, apply a quality leather conditioner to restore its moisture and glorious luster. Your sofa will thank you for the spa treatment.
