My just about six year old son wrote all over his wall in ball point pen this past weekend. He is not an out of control, disobedient kid; he was writing in a notebook, sitting on his bedroom floor, while I was putting his laundry away and he literally lost his mind. He continued his doodling from his notebook onto the painted wall, and very meticulously wrote his name and and drew a little person. I looked over (it had been quiet too long), saw what he was doing and shrieked “What are you doing?!?” which surprised him, and he started crying hysterically. I just think he forgot that a wall is not an approved drawing surface.
Ball point pen is one of the hardest stains to get out and I can remember many articles of clothing, particularly from high school, ruined because of ball point pen. As for my son’s wall, I did leap into action and tried vinegar, Chlorox Clean Up, Windex - nothing worked. I didn’t have a Magic Eraser but I bet that would have done the trick. Then I remembered having luck with hairspray getting ball point pen out of things and what do you know - worked like a charm. The ink came right up and I just had to wipe the sticky surface down with water afterward. Phew.
Other unusual uses for hairspray:
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-It can be used as a non-toxic insecticide - simply spray on unwanted pests and they will be stopped in their tracks.
-Remove pet hair from furniture by spraying a rag or paper towel with hairspray and rubbing over affected area - the pet hair will stick to the rag or towel.
-Keep lice at bay by spraying hair with hairspray - lice like clean hair, not dirty hair or hair treated with hair spray or other hair products.
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11.10.09 @ 6:54 pm
Rachael Ray’s airing today was a breakdown the door wake up call. People are so possessed in hurting, abusing and killing. We share this planet with many species, so was it was great to see the show on Lysa and how she cares for the uncared for, unwanted or neglected animals of all species. We have almost every single year taken in (or they just walk in on us) neighborhood cats. The “cat lady” as we call her, lets them out and never brings them back in. One was diagnosed with diabetes. I had him for 3 ½ yrs straight and hopefully gave him the life he should have had. He actually taught and gave me more than I gave him. Kudos to you Lysa. Wish I lived close and was physically able, I’d volunteer for you in a heartbeat. You truly have sincere dedication! Lysa, you go above and beyond and God bless you.