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biro on vinyl tablecloth
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My boys have drawn on my nice newish vinyl tablecloth with biro have tried hairspray and covering with a dry wipe marker. Any ideas.
Melissa
Melissa
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glycerine sometimes helps with biro - it sort of lifts it off.
I'm assuming you have tried WD40? That seems to sort out most thingsIt doesn't matter if you are a glass half full or half empty sort of person. Keep it topped up! Cheers!0 -
Oil, baby or cooking?
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try nail varnish remover also WD40 (other cheap penetrating sprays are available) should take it offSealed pot challenger # 10
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failing a bit of oil - try using a magic sponge eraser. Not the dear one from JLS as my mum calls that company - but a cheapy version from either Aldi, Lidl or the anything for a quid shop. and I am sure you will then find at least another hundred places where it removes marks other cleaners just dont! (they dont work on fabrics but on hard surfaces I find they remove even old stains).0
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Thanks for the replies I have tried the WD40 -no luck
The Magic eraser - no luck
Haven't got any gycerine so might have to get some.
Any other thoughts????
Thanks again for the suggestions so far.
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methylated spirits might budge it!0
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hmmmm - tough one this! you say they used Biro pens - has the ink soaked into the vinyl? I would only say this as a last resort - try white spirit! if that doesnt work then sorry, am out of suggestions!0
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Toothpaste. Try a little bit on an unobtrusive spot.0
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