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Removing ballpoint pen from PVC patio door...

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Nagapie · 06/08/2008 21:11

I have just discovered that my DD has taken to drawing with ballpoint pen on the bottom half of our patio door and I just can't shift the scribbles..

I have tried sugar soap and turpentine but the scrawls are just not budging..

Any suggestions??

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MelT76 · 07/08/2008 09:34

I think a cream cleaner is best for that. Worth a try anyway.

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Walnutshell · 07/08/2008 09:36

I'm just trawling the internet for how to remove felt off the walls (of the next door neighbour's house - thanks so much ds!) so you have my sympathies. In my armoury so far - toothpaste, baking powder, hairspray and a magic eraser. hairspray apparently worth a go on most stains.

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Walnutshell · 07/08/2008 09:36

(armory even)

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whooosh · 07/08/2008 09:37

WD40-works every time for me-try it!

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Walnutshell · 07/08/2008 09:38

how about WD40 on painted walls? (sorry to hijack)

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tibni · 07/08/2008 09:38

The flash magic eraser removed ballpoint pen off my walls and paintwork - its worth a go!

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Nagapie · 07/08/2008 11:09

Thanks everyone! Will give it a shot..

My dd painted her wall with markerpens and sugar soap removed a lot of marks (and some of the paint)!!

I think we need a rethink about our art supplies cupboard...

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priceyp · 07/08/2008 11:44

milk gets ink out of fabric (have tried it and it works), might work on walls??

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Fizzylemonade · 07/08/2008 14:20

wd40 or astonish cleaner, works a treat on most things.

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