Secrets of experienced moms: how can you wipe a pen off a doll?

Traces from a ballpoint pen can be wiped off the doll's face and body using folk remedies and household chemicals.

Whiteness, vinegar, potassium permanganate, all kinds of dishwashing detergents, glass cleaners and match heads are suitable for cleaning.

It may take 30 minutes to remove fresh marks, and old stains will dissolve in about 2 days.

How to wipe the traces of the pen from the doll (rubber, plastic, Barbie, etc.) and remove the already ingrained ink, we will tell in the article.

How to remove traces at home?

Ballpoint pen ink contains oils that will bite deeply into soft plastic, vinyl, or foam rubber. To quickly and effectively clean your favorite doll at home, you can use the tools at hand.

Lemon juice

With dolls made of rubber or vinyl fresh ink stains will be reduced by a small wedge of lemon or a pinch of citric acid.

The method of exposure is suitable for fresh dirt, for the most exclusive toys, as the juice will not lighten the rubber.

You need to take 1 slice of lemon or ½ tsp. acid. Wiping process:

• remove the outfit from the toy so as not to spoil the material;
• wipe the doll with a dry cloth;
• walk over the speck with a fresh cut of juicy lemon or citric acid diluted in water.

To protect the toy from damage, it is better to first wipe the area behind the doll's ear, behind the hairline, or in any other inconspicuous place.

Melamine sponge

Melamine sponge looks like a piece of white foam rubber, it feels like glass or sandpaper. When wet, the sponge becomes pliable and soft. The surface is covered with small tendrils, which enhance the tenacity with dirt.

Stain removal process from the handle with a melamine sponge:

1. If the contamination is small, cut off a small part from the whole piece of sponge with scissors.
2. Saturate the sponge with water, squeeze out to remove moisture as much as possible.
3. Wipe the ink marks with the tip of a sponge.
4. Wash off the remains, if necessary repeat the procedure.For small marks, the tip of the sponge can be sharpened with scissors.

Do not use any household cleaning products on the surface of the sponge, as this can provoke a dangerous chemical reaction.

An effective solution of whiteness with vinegar

The combination of vinegar with whiteness has a powerful cleansing effect. The method is suitable for cleaning the doll's torso or face without factory makeup. The smell of the product is quite sharp, so it is better to carry out the manipulation on the street or in a room with ventilation.

Required:

• 2 tbsp. l. table 9% vinegar;
• 2 tbsp. l. whiteness.

Removal step by step:

1. Mix vinegar with whiteness in a non-metallic container. It is important not to inhale the vapors from the chemical compound during the cooking process.
2. Dip a cotton ball or a small ball of cotton wool into the mixture.
3. Attach to the problem area.
4. Wrap with cling film or plastic bag.
5. Leave the toy for at least 15 minutes with fresh stains, 2 hours with old stains.
6. Place the toy on a hot battery for better performance.
7. With a large area of ​​contamination, make a bath in equal shares and immerse the doll completely in it.

How to wash off the pen from the doll's face, the video will tell you:

Stain removers: Domestos, Vanish

Stain removers are most effective at removing the gel pen from the rubber parts of the doll. For cleaning, you need 3 tbsp. l. stain remover and 1 liter of warm, but not hot water.

Ink washing method:

1. Stir the stain remover in warm water. It is important that the water is not hot, as rubber deforms upon contact with boiling water.
2. Immerse the doll in the bath so that it is completely covered with liquid.
3. Leave to act for 20 minutes, then wipe the areas with ink with a sponge.

If there is a lot of paste, it is recommended to repeat the procedure.

Remove with vegetable oil

Vegetable oil softens the texture of the rubber, allowing cleaning agents to penetrate deeper into the dirt.

Required:

• 1/2 bar of alkaline laundry soap 72-80%;
• 3 tbsp. l. oils;
• ½ liter of drinking water.

Cleaning process:

1. Stir a bar of laundry soap with a grater, mix with oil and cover with water.
2. Warm the solution until hot, stirring to dissolve the soap.
3. Immerse the doll without a wig in a warm bath, leave for 20-40 minutes.

Wipe the dirty areas with a toothbrush, rinse with warm water.

Acetone or nail polish remover

Acetone-free nail polish remover is a versatile cleaner that can easily remove ink from fabrics, leather and rubber.

Removing traces:

1. Immerse a cotton swab in nail polish remover, squeeze out a little.
2. Apply a thin strip of liquid evenly to the area of ​​contamination.
3. Repeat the manipulation 3-4 times, as with each treatment the color of the spots will become dull.

Potassium permanganate, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide

A mixture of potassium permanganate with hydrogen peroxide and vinegar is suitable for stubborn stains. The components of the composition complement each other's effectiveness and enhance the effect.

Required:

• 1 glass of table vinegar
• ¼ h. L. potassium permanganate;
• 1 tsp hydrogen peroxide.

Process by stages:

1. Potassium permanganate dissolves by only 6%, therefore, when combined with vinegar, the solution acquires a rich purple hue.
2. Heat the solution until warm, remove from the stove.
3. Dip a cotton swab into the mixture and apply to the stain.
4. Withstand the product for 15-20 minutes, check for traces from the rod.
5. The place from the handle will turn out to be intensely brown.
6. Dip a cotton swab or disc in peroxide and wipe the required area.

If a trace remains, repeat the procedure.

Toothpaste

If the toy is made of white rubber, you can gently remove ink marks with toothpaste or toothpaste. Components: 1 tbsp.l. powder or 1 tbsp. l. menthol paste without dye.

Process:

• squeeze out the paste or apply powder to the brush;
• wipe off the dirt;
• leave the mass for an hour to act.

Brush the material thoroughly, rinse with clean water.

Dish detergent

Dishwashing liquid removes fresh stains from vinyl and rubber doll base.

Procedure:

• slightly dilute the dishwashing detergent with water to a gruel state;
• place the doll in the solution;
• keep the toy for 30 minutes, rub it with a brush until the stain disappears;
• rinse the product with clean water.

Laundry soap

Lye of laundry soap allows you to penetrate deep into the texture of the material, remove dirt without harming the toy.

Cleaning process:

1. With an effort, rub the traces of the paste with a bar of laundry soap.
2. You can use a toothbrush.
3. Wash off soap residue with water.

Gasoline or turpentine

It is better to work with turpentine or gasoline with gloves and a respirator.

Required:

• 2 tbsp. l. gasoline or turpentine;
• 2 tbsp. l. ammonia.

Cleaning:

1. It is necessary to use only refined gasoline (Nefras).
2. Mix turpentine or gasoline with ammonia in equal proportions.
3. Treat the ink on the doll with a gasoline mixture.

Finally, wash the toy with warm soapy water.

Box of matches

Sulfur makes the stains susceptible to removal.

Impact process:

• moisten a sulfur head from a match with water;
• scrub the trail of ink with sulfur;
• if necessary, wet and use a second match.

Remove sulfur residues with a clean, soft cloth.

Baziron AS

"Baziron AS" is an ointment for acne on the face based on benzoyl peroxide. It removes stubborn ink stains especially effectively.

Removing traces from a ballpoint pen:

1. Lubricate the mark from the handle on the doll's head with Baziron AC, without protruding beyond the contamination.
2. It is important not to get the product on the eyes, eyelashes or hair of the toy as they will lose pigment.
3. Place the doll on a flat surface.
4. Nearby, at a distance of 10 cm, put a lamp or a table lamp, direct the light to the spot.
5. Leave in this position for 2 hours.

The cost of "Baziron AS" is about 600-700 rubles, so it can be replaced with more affordable drugs "Oxygel" or "Ugresol".

Flucinar

To remove ink from a ballpoint pen, use Flucinar Ointment. The cost of the tool is about 20 rubles for 15 g.

Removal:

• apply ointment to problem areas of the toy;
• put the doll in the sun;
• the product is very oily, so it will start flowing under the rays, you should not apply a large amount.

After an hour, wash off the remains of the preparation with soapy water.

Hair spray

Hairspray is able to quickly remove only fresh ball-stick marks.

Cleaning process:

1. Spray with varnish on the contaminated area.
2. Leave the toy on for 5-7 seconds.
3. Blot the area with a napkin, do not rub.

Repeat the manipulation 3-4 times until the stain disappears.

How to remove Barbie from face so as not to wash off makeup?

Removing traces from a ballpoint pen with aggressive means can damage the toy's factory make-up. In order not to wash off your makeup, you need to choose gentle products:

1. Toothpaste will clean stains, but will not damage the paint from the factory makeup.
2. "Baziron" or "Ugresol" - preparations that lighten ink traces. The products will wipe off the paste, but the paint will remain if the doll is made of quality material.
3. Strong hold varnish will wipe away the ink gently.

It is important to remember that if the toy is made of poor quality materials, the makeup may smudge or fade.

How can i not wash ink and gel?

If the doll is improperly manipulated, the material from chemistry can deteriorate. Common mistakes:

1. Colored dolls such as Monster High, Winx or Lol lose their paint on contact with whiteness.The lilac colors will turn gray, the pink color will turn dirty gray, the red hue will become stained.
2. The white vinyl will turn yellow from exposure to vinegar.
3. The hair and eyelashes of toys should not be coated with cleaning products as their texture will weaken. After 1-2 days, they may break at the base.

Summary table

You will find many useful tips and tricks about removing ink from a pen from various surfaces and objects. here.

Conclusion

It is better to remove traces from a ballpoint pen immediately after application, since the ink does not have time to penetrate deep into the pores of the material. Rubber is best cleaned, and vinyl is more gentle.

Aggressive household chemicals can harm the toy's material and make-up, therefore, it is better to do the first test on an inconspicuous area of ​​the doll.