Removing ink from beloved dolls face

[bossychloe]

Hi, ...I am unsure as to where to seek help for this one so I have posted this question in a few different topics...

During a recent holiday my nieces favourite doll was packed along with various comics/magazines etc., unfortunately when it was removed from the bag the dolls face was covered in ink which must have transfered from the comic. The face of the doll is made from a rubber type substance.

Does any one know of anything that will remove the ink s nothing will placate her, please, please help we are desperate!

Thanks.

[minesapint]

This type of ink should not be that difficult to remove.

Sorry to state the obvious, but have you tried a diluted detergent such as diluted washing-up liquid on a cloth with vigorous rubbing?

Undoubtedly, the best option you have is to go to your nearest shop selling electronic components and buy an aerosol can of "foam cleanser". The stuff is made by Servisol amongst others but there are a number of own-brand products available including two in Maplin Electronics (www.maplin.co.uk)

Foam cleanser is a mixture of solvents and detergents which is very effective for removing all types of grease and grime from surfaces. All the same, they are not harsh products and are unlikely to affect the rubber face surface. Once you buy a can, you'll never be without one in the house!

You need to avoid like the plague solvents such as acetone or other organic chemicals as many of them will dissolve the rubber before your eyes.

I'm confident foam cleanser will do the trick for you.

[minesapint]

To use the foam cleanser, spray a small amount of it on a cloth and wait for the foam to subside. Then rub the affected part of the doll's face with the liquid remaining on the cloth.

It'll be less messy this way.