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How do I remove ink from laminated surface?

kidtechnical
kidtechnical Posts: 123 Forumite
Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
in Old style MoneySaving
Hi there, My LO drew all over a new laminated set of bedside drawers & I'd like to know what I can use to get it off, plain old soapy water & elbow grease hasn't worked. Does anyone have any suggestions? Supermarket or homemade, I don't mind if it saves me buying another one :)

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  • gardnt1
    gardnt1 Posts: 357 Forumite
    Have you tried Meths or even nail polish remover? Best to try on a trial area you cant see first as some may strip the lacquer if present. Acetone(nail polish remover) is used in lamiante floor repair as a solvent for the filler, so might work ok.
  • flea72
    flea72 Posts: 5,392 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    hairspray works too
  • Sarahsaver
    Sarahsaver Posts: 8,390 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    leave vaseline on the offending stains overnight then wipe off in the morning. Works on other things so maybe its worth a try.
    Member no.1 of the 'I'm not in a clique' group :rotfl:
    I have done reading too!
    To avoid all evil, to do good,
    to purify the mind- that is the
    teaching of the Buddhas.
  • Js_Other_Half
    Js_Other_Half Posts: 3,116 Forumite
    Baby oil or baby wipes (the ones with oil) take pen off kids skin, maybe they'll work on laminate?
    The IVF worked;DS born 2006.
  • foreverskint
    foreverskint Posts: 1,009 Forumite
    500 Posts
    my favourite item of the moment is the Flash Eraser works a treat on so many things, and has saved me a fortune
  • Queenie
    Queenie Posts: 8,793 Forumite
    Give it a squirt with WD-40
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