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How to Remove Ink From a Vinyl Doll

It is not uncommon to find ink on the face or body of a vinyl doll if it has been played with by small children. You may need to remove ink from a vinyl doll if you have purchased antique dolls at an estate sale or if your child got carried away during playtime with their favorite doll. Ink is very difficult to remove from vinyl, but not impossible. If you are willing to put the time into removing the ink, the results will be favorable.

Things You'll Need

Rubber band
Benzoyl peroxide acne treatment cream

Instructions

- 1
  Tie back the doll's hair using a rubber band to protect it. You should also remove all of the doll's clothing so that they are not affected by the cleaning process.
- 2
  Apply the benzoyl peroxide acne treatment cream over each ink stain or spot. Rub the cream into the vinyl with your fingers.
- 3
  Place the doll in a safe place where it will be exposed to the sun for two to four hours. The heat from the sun will help accelerate the bleaching action of the cream. Check on the doll periodically to make sure that it is not melting from too much heat.
- 4
  Rinse the cream away using a soft cloth and clean water. The ink should no be removed the vinyl doll. If the stain still exists, repeat the process until it has been completely removed.

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