Removing ball point pen ink?

Annette from New Plymouth has a question about an all-too common problem. “Have you any ideas what takes ball point pen off wall paper (small child drawing!)”.

Steph from Tauranga suggested, “To get ball point pen off walls, spray hair spray onto it then wipe off – works every time!”

KS from Morrinsville wrote, “Try using white toothpaste and very gently rub on the ball point pen stain.”

PB from Auckland said, “To get ballpoint ink off of anything try sponging with white spirits, working from the outside in. If white spirits are unavailable, meths will do the job also, but strain through a slice of bread to remove the colour, or you may have a problem with another stain.”

Mike has this suggestion. “Use a spray can of WD40 to dissolve and remove the ball-point ink. Use it sparingly. Only use enough to get a result; do not flood the liquid onto the stain. Good Luck!”