removing pen (biro) from a childs boots

[bubblegum-31]

help! my youngest has drew all over her new pink leather boots and ive tried to rub it off n it wont come off, someone told me that hairspray is meant to do the trick but it hasnt worked either. any ideas please?

[AlMac11]

tipp-ex?

[makemesmile]

Try WD40, but try on an inconspicuous bit first

[sophieb]

You could try the silicone stuff you get for patent shoes and if all else fails take them somewhere and have them dyed a darker colour!

[pixie_woo]

Not really a tip I'm afraid, but you could phone the pen manufacturers, I think most have a helpline which should advise you how best to remove spillages.

[noxlumos]

Well nail varnish remover got a huge biro leak off our creame leather sofa so you could try that but I'd try it somewhere inconspicuous first.

[bubblegum-31]

thankyou so much for all your help i will give your ideas and let you know if its worked, thanks merry xmas

[netibiza]

I've heard that milk is good at getting biro out of leather.