amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 :glare: Dd did something last night and i do not know what. My white sink, in a home we rent, has purple splattered ALL OVER! The only reason she is not up right now explaining is because ds will wake when i walk by his room. I do not think we had hair dye in the house. I took the sponge and rubbed a little, but it didn't do anything (i need my coffee first). Anyone want to guess what this is? Ideas to get it out? I'm going to have coffee and breathe before getting her up (I'll wake her once ds is up, because i am not waking him!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Try some Bon Ami. Cheap and works well for a lot of things. Of course, it depends on what you are dealing with-ink, dye, paint, berry juice, something else... If you figure out it is ink, maybe try some hand sanitizer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 I just woke her. She took out the foam ink thing from inside a marker and somehow made a huge mess. Still no clue what she was doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 I don't know how well it can be seen, but there are 3 big purple spots, splatters all over the sink, and not in the pic, splatter on the wall and floor! Since i know it's marker ink, what would you try first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Bleach, Bon Ami, a Mr. Clean Magic Eracer (not all at the same time though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 What is bon ami? I dont have that or bleach. The magic eraser is not working, or could need more elbow grease, which i'm not doing! I just want to get one spot up so i know what to have her use. My entire bathroom will sparkle when she is done! Maybe she will take better care of it if she cleans it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Rubbing alcohol should take that right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Bon Ami is a cheap scouring powder, kinda like Comet, minus the yucky chemicals. It works pretty well on a lot of things. It is a little more abrasive than say baking soda, but shouldn't scratch. If it is marker ink, maybe try an alcohol based hand sanitizer, hairspray, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Alcohol faded it, a lot, but it's still there. I'll have to pick up some bon ami while she's scrubbing with hand sanitizer (straight rubbing alcohol is a little too strong for her). Where would i get the bon ami? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 You'd get it at the grocery store. You may want to let the alcohol sit on it a bit; it's more chemical than mechanical action. Also, if Bon Ami doesn't work for whatever residue may be left, Barkeeper's Friend or Zud cleansers have oxalic acid in them and tend to lift things nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 I have barkeeper's friend! That will not ruin the sink? Eta: going to pour and let alcohol sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Is there a window above it that you can open to allow direct light onto it? Most markers fade totally in daylight in a couple of days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) No daylight in that bathroom. My house doesn't get much direct sun at all, ever. This makes for cooler summers, but very cold winters. Eta: i have hand sanitizer coated all over the sink so it can sit. I woke her to find out what it was, but i didnt make her get up because that punishes me more than her. She's losing her ipod again because i cant trust her not to stay up late with it :( . I dont like the lack of parental controls on the ipod touch. I may get her a shuffle for just music. Edited October 7, 2012 by amo_mea_filiis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Bleach, Bon Ami, a Mr. Clean Magic Eracer (not all at the same time though.) Buy some bleach. Fill the sink with hot water and a little bleach and let it sit. The stains should come right out. I have to bleach my sink regularly because it is a stain magnet (especially with coffee). If the Magic Eraser doesn't work on the walls, try baking soda and a little water. It takes sharpee marker off my wood table so it might work on the wall. ETA: Oh. Just looked at the picture. It's on the counter where you can't exactly bleach it the same. Well, maybe mix bleach and water in a bowl and wipe it with that? Make sure you wear gloves when dealing with bleach--I made that mistake once. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homebody2k Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Dry erase marker board cleaner - got permenit ink off my bathtub super easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 She's up and cleaning. The alcohol/hand sanitizer faded everything but it's still there. When the sink sparkles, i'll have her try the dry erase board cleaner. If that doesn't work, i will use bleach (have to buy). Now, why is my sink purple? I knew it was youtube related! She attempted to dye her hair, which i couldn't care less about. But her forehead, hands, and my bathroom are stained! She doesnt understand why she has to clean the entire bathroom. She can think about it while cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Poor kid. Tell her you'll help her next time. Doing hair alone in the night is never a good idea. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Dry erase marker board cleaner - got permenit ink off my bathtub super easy. It worked!!! The hand sanitizer had faded it all, but the dry erase cleaner took the rest off!!! Thank you all sooooo much! I'm still going to get some of bon ami stuff to have around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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