How do I get a biro stain off a desk?

misery-able

Decided to get on top of the housework today, sailed through the downstairs and then got stumped in sons room - new desk with a nice biro line down it. The desk isn't particularly expensive - its part of his new bed, its probably some sort of wood laminate (contradiction in term?), before I do the wrong thing wondered if anyone had any experience, Thanks:beer:

HopeElizzy

I'm not sure if you have small children, but if you do then you'll probabley have a baby wipe. Nothing would get biro off my TV screen except a baby wipe....... it does make you wonder what they do to baby's bums though if they can clean biro off stuff!

Merlot

Hi,

I have a similar bed to you I think, its a bunk bed style thing with a desk and a futon underneath. The Laminate/veneer thing on the desk is the like paper. My DD often puts biro/felt pens on the desk, and dare I say on the OS board, I use Mr Muscle Kitchen Cleaner on all pen marks over the house, on windowsills etc, I find it an absolute godsend, but DO NOT LEAVE it for long as it will remove the top layer of veneer or paint.

Merlot

Agapanthus

Biro ink is soluble in methylated spirit (or surgical spirit). I'd definitely try it on an out-of-sight bit first, in case it affects the surface.

Fruball

Hey

My dear daughter has drawn on my coffee table :eek:

Its waxed pine and it has left a dent where the pen went... I know the dent will stay, but does anyone have any idea what is the best way to get the pen off please?

Its not an expensive table and dents add character but I would like to get the pen off

Thanks

zippychick

Hi Frugal , these threads have a few ideas

Have you tried baby wipes/hairspray/wd40? They are common stain removers.

How do i get a biro stain off a desk?

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