Leakin Biro. How To Remove Ballpoint Pen

Cleaning Tips From Experts & Readers How To Remove Ballpoint Pen

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08/10/2008

Drat those broken biros!

Biros. How To Remove Ballpoint Pen

From fabrics (except nylon or delicates): dab the ink stain with a hydrogen peroxide solution (one part 20-vol peroxide to six parts cold water), then machine wash if possible. Alternatively, try shaving foam (not gel) or hairspray. It’s worth a try!

On vinyl upholstery, bags, etc: scrub with a nail brush and a warm water and detergent solution.

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To remove biro pen scribbles from a leather suite spray some hairspray on to it and gently rub with a soft cloth.
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Always check manufacturer's instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.

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  1. please can you tell me what i use to get printer ink out of a carpet with?
    Posted by joanne on 13/10/2009 09:15:38
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  2. to remove biro on upholstery, use milk on a piece of kitchen towel
    Posted by marsha on 23/09/2009 16:09:51
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  3. can anyone help. how do i remove biro from plastic and rubber dolls
    Posted by 2006sachaj on 22/09/2009 10:51:39
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  4. how do you get biro pen off a wall?
    Posted by sarah on 04/09/2009 16:48:24
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  5. Hand sanitiser - who would have thought?!?! It's fantastic, I have just managed to take ballpoint off a maple side table after trying Cillit Bang, Hairspray and various other cleaners. It simply melted off. Thanks for this great trip.
    Posted by Clairey Mc on 18/05/2009 14:10:52
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  6. My 3 year old nephew wrote on the walls with pen and pencil. what is the best way to rid of these marks?
    Posted by Angelica on 03/04/2009 04:15:43
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  7. My son scribbled on my new micro fiber sofa with a blank pen. I was horrified so I goggled it and was told to use hand sanitizer. It worked GREAT!!!!!!!!! It was like magic, as soon as I rubbed it on, the ink disappeared.
    Posted by Lynn on 24/03/2009 00:36:19
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  8. hand sanitizer is a good way to remove the paint and/or the gloss finish as well...magic eraser works surprizingly well. Use it really wet (but not to dripping) in ong even gentle strokes (do not scrub). Follow with a damp rag.
    Posted by Andrea on 02/02/2009 16:37:22
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  9. can anyone help my grandson has scribbled on my cream leather suite with ball point pen... have tried hairspray and it hasnt touched it anymore tips plzzzz
    Posted by lipsy-lyn on 02/02/2009 16:28:25
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  10. how to get pen off wallpaper?
    Posted by shelly1x on 27/01/2009 01:09:53
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  11. To remove pen from a painted wall, use hand sanitizer and a soft baby toothbrush. Put a little sanitizer on the toothbrush and scrub until the ink melts away. Wipe with a lint free cloth. It comes right off.
    Posted by Trish on 16/01/2009 15:45:18
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  12. How do I remove pen ink from a refrigerator?
    Posted by catherine foster on 15/12/2008 21:40:14
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  13. how do i remove biro pen ink of my laminate floor??? thanx x x x
    Posted by debbie wright on 12/11/2008 21:03:45
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  14. Do you have any suggestions for getting biro marks off a leather sofa and getting dirty marks and candle wax off a stone fireplace? Your advice would be very much appreciated.
    Posted by Nicola on 21/10/2008 21:17:42
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