Heloise use to tell us to use hair spray, it loosens the ink. It's the alcohol in it, so use some alcohol then wash gently with a detergent that has a solvent in it. But, THAT part I don't know. I had a friend who had a leather couch and grand baby smeared ink on it.....oh boy, it was panic and the alcohol sponging faded it to almost nothing. So what if she could have washed it??? worth a try if you don't bet some great professional advice........Good Luck, Ruth