Q&A for How to Clean Patent Leather

I recommend using mild dishwashing soap and some warm (not hot!) water. You can make a mixture in a cup, dampen a microfiber cloth with the solution, and then wipe down the leather.

Yes. It can because ink is a similar substance to paint and paint remover is a substance that can remove both.

Put some white vinegar onto a cheesecloth and dab the stain with that. The stain should come off. If it doesn't, lightly run a q-tip dipped in acetone-based polish remover over the mark.

Consider carefully what caused this stain and what would ordinarily remove that substance. Under normal conditions, first use a standard leather soap--Saddle Soap and elbow grease. Finally, try pure acetone--it usually removes most stains, but can also remove finishes. Test a small, out-of-the-way area with every method you try first to see how your handbag's finish responds. If you have to remove the stain with acetone, you may need to follow up with a wax or polish on occasion to restore and unify the surface finish. Use a good leather conditioner to return the shine.