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ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1691
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 8:37 pm: | 
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Hypothetically, if your kids, to entertain you while on the phone, covered themselves in magic marker, what do you think would be the best way to remove said marker?
Hypothetical situation, of course. |
Virtual It Girl
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Username: Shh
Post Number: 4267
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 8:55 pm: |
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Sharpie or Crayola Washable?
I'm thinking Sharpie. Try a little rubbing alcohol where you can, dishwashing soap, and a few days of warm soapy baths! |
LibraryLady..
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Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 3280
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 8:56 pm: |
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http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf228232.tip.html
http://www.clubmom.com/display/243291
Try these (hypothetially, of course!) |
Cynicalgirl
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Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 2608
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 8:56 pm: |
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I'd consider nail polish remover. Maybe afterwards, some ajax (stuff with bleach) and a sponge or nail brush...? Or, possibly some of that apricot pit type sloughing facial jazz... |
Eats Shoots & Leaves
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Username: Mfpark
Post Number: 3259
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:00 pm: |
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Sandpaper, rough grit. They will never hypothetically do it again!
All kidding aside, ain't kids the best! |
ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1692
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:02 pm: |
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I only wish, hypothetically, that the markers in question were Crayola washable. They were, if it had been a real situation, Sanford (makers of Sharpie) Mr. Sketch watercolor markers. Watercolor is a misnomer.
Thanks for all the tips!
I tried baby wipes, bar soap, alcohol, and 30 minute showers. Exfoliant comes tomorrow, as does the Palmolive. I am nervous about using any other harsher chemicals.
Hypothetically, I am losing my mind.  |
las
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Username: Las
Post Number: 1537
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:03 pm: |
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Must have been a reeeeally good phone call.
I hypothetically agree with Cyn: Polish Remover.
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ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1693
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:04 pm: |
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Btw, to ESL's point:
I knew I was a goner when my younger came in with drawn-on clothing and tattoos proclaiming his love for mom. |
Cynicalgirl
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Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 2609
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:07 pm: |
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In the old days, my dad would try gasoline on a rag to remove just about anything. Also, the hard scrubbing strategy could serve as a huge deterrent. Used to be this nasty polish laundry soap, in a bar, that you could buy. Name like "Rokeach." Mom used it on me with a scrub brush if I were exposed to poison ivy. One way and another, it worked. |
Boomie
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Username: Boomie
Post Number: 276
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:08 pm: |
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Have we tried Vaseline? |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2072
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:13 pm: |
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can you post pictures? ( minus their faces, of course)
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ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1694
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:14 pm: |
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We have not yet tried Vaseline. Does that work?
They would be pretty raw right now from all that hypothetical scrubbing. I think that the memories of the scrubbing will stick around for a while.
I forgot about Rokeach soap. It always got things clean. Will have to get some...though I hope that I don't have to do this ever again. |
ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1695
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:15 pm: |
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LOL - no pictures. I was going to take some, at first, but when I saw the severity of the inkage, I knew I had to act quickly. |
Suzanne Ng
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Username: Suzanneng
Post Number: 706
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:18 pm: |
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I hope this wasn't the little ess that I know! Try the lysol wipes. |
knak
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Username: Knak
Post Number: 148
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:31 pm: |
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The idea of the Vaseline (possibly overnight) is that it softens up both the marker & the skin. Sometimes works for us. You still have to use either washcloth (on the rough side) and/or fingernail to finish the job. This also sometimes works on leather or vinyl, e.g., furniture and purses. |
The Libertarian
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Username: Local_1_crew
Post Number: 1939
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:49 pm: |
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Soparents
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Username: Soparents
Post Number: 145
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 10:13 pm: |
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Try loosening it with olive oil.... their skin must be getting sore and dry with all the hypothetical scrubbing... It might begin to take the crayon/markers off and will also keep their skin from drying out.
If on the other crayoned hand you want your artistically gifted off-spring to suffer the pains of 13 demons dancing on their skin with red hot pokers, post their pics on MOL with a heading "How not to use crayons"
Good luck.. I know you must be pulling your hair out right now, but I have to admit the mental image you have conjured up has me in hysterics. |
bella
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Username: Bella
Post Number: 577
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 10:18 pm: |
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Mr. Sketch markers, while smelling yummy, are hard to get off. I used them the weekend before last to make some flip charts for a presentation. I resorted to a pumice stone to get most of the color off of my fingers.
Maybe some GoJo would work? It has the grit plus the orange oil.
-Bella (1 page into paper #2, and so, on a deserve breake from homework) |
ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1699
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 10:46 pm: |
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If I weren't so close to it, and if I didn't have to spend all that time hypothetically scrubbing, it would have been hilarious.
Not only are my two kids artistically gifted, but they may have a future in scented fashion design.
I have also learned, from reading their bodies, that they really love Mom. Who is me. Who is happy at the sentiment, but ticked that Mr. Sketch ink is now embedded in my hands. I am getting the GoJo (no sandblaster, though). |
Calliope
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Username: Calliope
Post Number: 86
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 10:53 pm: |
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I second the olive oil----they may end up slippery and smelling like a house salad,but olive oil is slightly abrasive and non-toxic. Hey, it got paint off my clear-coated car door without harming the finish---why wouldn't it take markers off children? Did you think of calling the manufacturer? While your little artists are inventive, I'm sure it has been done before.
Good luck!
Calli |
ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1703
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 11:05 pm: |
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They are moisturized and ready for round two of cleaning tomorrow.
As far as calling the manufacturer - unfortunately, my number is blocked by the Sanford corporation. It seems that my little one has been a Sharpie-wielder ever since he could walk, and the company has gotten sick of me calling and asking how to remove Sharpie from various surfaces and fabrics. In fact, I recently received a cease-and-desist letter from Sanford. Hence, this thread.
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LilLB
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Username: Lillb
Post Number: 1486
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 6:19 am: |
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My mother used to use Carbona for this kind of thing. Gum, marker, etc., you name it she was breaking out the Carbona. I think they still sell it. I have no idea if it was meant for this purpose, but she used it anyway....
Hey - what about OxyClean? Would that work on people like it does on fabric? Worth a shot. |
Cynicalgirl
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Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 2614
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 6:33 am: |
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284583_590190%2C00.html,http://magazines.ivillage.com/goodhousekeeping/heloise/h eloise/qas/0,,284583_590190,00.html
Here's what Heloise says... |
Eats Shoots & Leaves
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Username: Mfpark
Post Number: 3260
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 8:49 am: |
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My kids do lots of impromptu tatoos, magic marker clothes, etc. At this point, so long as it is not too visible, I let it go as part of their individuation process.
On a related note, when my then 8 year old dyed his hair a wild maroon, Marshall School sent him home for the day. His mom could not talk him out of going to school like that, but the reaction of the other kids and getting kicked out made him realize that it was over the edge (at least for now). No more requests to dye his hair.
(And how did he get the hair dye, by the way? His older brother, of course, when their mom was not looking). |
Wilkanoid
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Username: Cseleosida
Post Number: 570
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 9:11 am: |
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I can't believe you didn't take any pictures. Without proof, it's all truly hypothetical. |
cody
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Username: Cody
Post Number: 980
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 9:19 am: |
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Toothpaste and a nubby washcloth. Takes it right off. I know.
My daughter and a friend once turned themselves into "tigers" while I was on the phone. With Sharpie markers. It all came right off, was not toxic and they thought it was very funny. They were also about 3 at the time. |
Elizabeth
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Username: Momof4peepers
Post Number: 60
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 12:25 pm: |
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I'd let them walk around proclaiming their artistic abilities for all to see until it wore off on it's own, rolling my eyes at anyone who dared look at me twice. (and have been known to do so! as we have some creative artists here, too).
But I've also discovered the wonders of Mr. Clean's Magic Sponge. That thing is AWESOME. I'm going to buy stock in whatever company makes it it's that good. |
BGS
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Username: Bgs
Post Number: 920
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 1:07 pm: |
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I did not read all this because of time constraints so I do not know if this has been suggested ...hairpsray removes marker from clothes so it should remove it from skin...put some on a soft cloth and rub gently, adding more spray as needed. |
las
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Username: Las
Post Number: 1541
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 1:11 pm: |
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Here's a radical idea: REMOVE Sharpies from home. |
Suzanne Ng
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Username: Suzanneng
Post Number: 709
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 1:31 pm: |
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I'd love to see little ess on Monday, when we return to school... be thankful they have the week off... (and a week to let the marker wear off!) |
juju's petals
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Username: Jujus_petals
Post Number: 241
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 1:52 pm: |
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Does anyone remember Lava soap? Not recommending it for this situation, exactly. Just wondering if it is still around. It was this gritty soap that I haven't seen in since I was a small child. Seemed like it was used to clean your hands after changing a oil in your car or replacing some kind of auto part -- something else I haven't seen done (in my driveway) since I was a small child.
If a pumice stone is necessary, it might be a good alternative. Wouldn't want it in my eyes though.
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Spare_o
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Username: Spare_o
Post Number: 396
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 1:59 pm: |
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Lava soap
http://www.wd40.com/Brands/lava_faqs.html
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ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1706
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 2:30 pm: |
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Report from the front:
* The Mr. Sketch markers (a.k.a., "Smelly Sharpies for Kids") have been removed.
* Little ess is more or less ink-free. Her brother, on the other hand, has been instructed to wear long sleeves and long pants for the next few days. He's a walking billboard. They are very lucky indeed that they are on vacation this week.
* Will hold off on more abrasion until at least tomorrow.
* Now I have a new concern: getting Mr. Sketch marker ink out of TOWELS.
At some point, I am sure I will see the humor in this. |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13573
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 2:33 pm: |
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I'm with Elizabeth. Let them learn what it's like to be a spectacle. Of course it could backfire, but it's worth a shot.
I vote strongly against solvents. Rubbing it hard into skin is not much better than pouring it down their throats.
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ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1709
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 3:07 pm: |
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They are already clean enough not to be a spectacle, for one thing. For another, the consequences of their actions involved having the markers (ALL markers) taken away, and having to be subjected to many rounds of scrubbing.
No matter what, I do not believe in embarrassing the children. It is bad enough that I posted about them here! |
Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2913
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 3:11 pm: |
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Is it really embarrassing for them? My kids (5 and 2) are perpetually covered with paint, marker and glue. They don't seem to mind. And if I can't wash it off, oh well. It will come off eventually.
Maybe it is the age of my kids but I just don't get what the big deal is.
Good to have all of this info on cleaning up the mess though! |
cody
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Username: Cody
Post Number: 981
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 3:33 pm: |
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Try the toothpaste. It doesn't hurt, works well and smells pretty good.
(By the way, it also works to get hard water stains off of bathroom faucets) |
ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1710
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 3:36 pm: |
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Wendyn - it would have been very, very embarrassing for them to have gone out with that much coverage. They had a hypothetical field day. |
Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 13578
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 3:50 pm: |
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Maybe I shouldn't bother arguing this, but to me, if the marks embarrass the kids, it seems to me that they embarrassed themselves, not that you embarrassed them by not scrubbing them. And by saving them the embarrassment, there is a chance that you diminished the lesson they needed to learn. In other words, it could work out to be bailing them out of natural consequences.
But I'm not there, and I don't want to sound as if I know what you should do. I'm just reporting from behind this opaque wall here.
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Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 2914
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 3:54 pm: |
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I guess it is an age thing then. My kids don't seem to be embarressed by anything! |
kevin
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Username: Kevin
Post Number: 678
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 10:03 pm: |
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Their skin will absorb any solvents, which is not good. I believe that this is what Tom was aluding to.
Someone mentioned using gasoline - a nice old fashioned remedy...I've washed my hands with it many times over the years, and it works great....However, gasoline contains benzene, which is a known carcinogen. Something to think about. (At least they removed the lead.)
WD-40 also works well for removing things like sharpie ink and tar. Me thinks it has to be better than using gasoline.
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CLK
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Username: Clkelley
Post Number: 2170
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 10:18 pm: |
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I'd say that you need some VOOM. (ever read "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back?")
Your mention of the towels got me thinking of that book ...
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bets
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Username: Bets
Post Number: 22934
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 11:10 pm: |
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Ess, I must say, you turn a good phrase in a thread and I always enjoy your posts.
This one reminds me of the time I Crazy Glued myself to my desk. Nail polish remover is the remedy there, and I think your gentle nature and good humor (plus some soap and water) are the remedy here. |
ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1714
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 12:22 am: |
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CLK - you are exactly right, and that is also what I thought of with the towels. VOOM would be ideal.
Bets - thanks!! Re: the remedy, I think you are right. Didn't have to use anything toxic today. The second shower was a charm! |
Elizabeth
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Username: Momof4peepers
Post Number: 62
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 1:10 am: |
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Sorry ess - didn't really realize your kids were older (mine are 4 & nearly 2). If you've seen a blue-streaked tiger out and about, chances are it's DS. DD (also 4) tends towards the pink/orange princess look (look mommy! I look just like Nemo! Aren't my jewels beautiful?)
Glad to hear it's starting to come off. |
Cynicalgirl
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Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 2615
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 6:23 am: |
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The Lava soap mention reminded me that auto repair stores usually sell a hand cleaner in a tub that may be good for this. Don't know the name, but adult grease monkeys are often challenged to remove gross gunk from their hands and forearms. Could be for future reference at this point. |
Suzanne Ng
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Username: Suzanneng
Post Number: 714
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 7:47 am: |
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Cynicalgirl - My father used to use that soap in a jar type stuff -- I think it was called Goop.Worked on everything! |
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