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Ho hum... anyone know if you can get ballpoint pen ink off an emulsioned wall?

It's a very pretty picture drawn by my 17 month old angel :eek: I fear we may have to emulsion the wall again - will it cover it? All help gratefully received!
Well behaved women rarely make history.

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  • i think those magic erasers are supposed to be really good.. my mum used to say bread would do it as well..

    or if you know what colour it is go and buy a tester and repaint over it??
  • jamespir
    jamespir Posts: 21,456 Forumite
    try some diluted cilit bang
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  • baby wipes can be great for removing a lot of things, and yes, those magic sponges are wonderful (I have three year old twins so need to know these things lol!)
  • lisawood78
    lisawood78 Posts: 3,884 Forumite
    As long as you test it in an inconspicuous place first, try hairspray.
    Gets ink out of most things
    2 angels in heaven :A
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