biro on vinyl tablecloth

rsdiscos

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

maryb

glycerine sometimes helps with biro - it sort of lifts it off.

I'm assuming you have tried WD40? That seems to sort out most things

Queen_Of_The_Jungle

Oil, baby or cooking?

mcjordi

try nail varnish remover also WD40 (other cheap penetrating sprays are available) should take it off

meritaten

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).

rsdiscos

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.
Melissa

culpepper

methylated spirits might budge it!

meritaten

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!

Patchwork_Quilt

Toothpaste. Try a little bit on an unobtrusive spot.