How to Remove Ink From Plastic Toys

How to Remove Ink From Plastic Toys
Published: Apr 5, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

The hardest part of this whole process may be sneaking the toys out of junior Picasso’s room to clean them up.

Things You Will Need

  • Hairspray or non-acetone nail polish remover
  • Clean cloth
  1. Spray a clean cloth with hairspray to dampen it. You can also use non-acetone nail polish remover.

  2. Wipe the cloth over the stain to remove it.

  3. Continue using more hairspray or nail polish remover and scrubbing until the ink is gone.

  4. Rinse the toy under running water. If it’s the type of toy that water may damage, dampen a clean cloth with water and wipe it carefully over the area.

  5. Dry the toy with a clean dry towel.

The Drip Cap

  • If your little artist decided to decorate his toys to make them prettier, you find yourself with the dilemma of cleaning them up or having ink spread all over everything else.
  • Spray a clean cloth with hairspray to dampen it.
  • If it’s the type of toy that water may damage, dampen a clean cloth with water and wipe it carefully over the area.

Photo Credits

sand toys image by William Berry from Fotolia.com

sand toys image by William Berry from Fotolia.com

Melynda Sorrels

Melynda Sorrels spent 10 years in the military working in different capacities of the medical field, including dental assisting, health services administration, decontamination and urgent medical care. Awarded the National Guardsman’s…

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