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How to Remove Ink From a Doll's Face

Ink on a beloved doll̵7;s face can mar the doll̵7;s beauty and cause the owner much distress, not to mention drastically lower its collectible and resale value. Several types of household cleaners can remove ink from a variety of doll faces, including vinyl, rubber, plastic and porcelain. While permanent ink is not removable, ballpoint pen and markers are more likely to come off. Depending on the ink, the method to remove it may differ; try removing the ink using one solution at a time. If the ink does not come off, it is most likely permanent or has been on the doll too long to make removal feasible.

Things You'll Need

Mild detergent such as hand soap
Window cleaner
Furniture dusting spray
Oil-based cleaning solution
Baking soda
Toothbrush
Cleaning eraser
Scissors

Instructions

- 1
  Wash the ink on the doll's face with a mild detergent and water.
- 2
  Moisten cotton swabs with window cleaner and spot clean the ink.
- 3
  Moisten cotton swabs or cotton balls with furniture dusting spray and gently wipe. This method works best with vinyl, plastic or rubber dolls.
- 4
  Apply an oil-based cleaning solution to a cotton swab and gently rub the ink until it disappears.
- 5
  Make a paste of baking soda and water and gently rub ink spots with an old toothbrush.
- 6
  Cut a magic cleaning eraser into small rectangles and moisten as a last resort. Wipe ink stains with a small side of rectangle. Take extreme caution: cleaning erasers also remove the paint from a doll̵7;s face, so avoid painted areas such as eyes, mouth and eyebrows.

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