cleaning pencil off plastic labels

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Lardman

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cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« on: April 16, 2010, 20:10 »
 :( Dishwasher didn't do it. (Before anyone starts - its just me and I don't care  :tongue2: )

Jif and the green side of a sponge seems to work but I need to do rather a lot - is there a better/quicker way?

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2010, 20:11 »
A rubber (eraser) works for me

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2010, 20:17 »
I just wet my finger and rub the writing off!

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2010, 20:19 »
Stick them in a net bag and chuck em in the washing machine.  About 50C should do it.  Spin cycle optional   :)

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2010, 20:24 »
spit and my sleeve!

(sorry!  :lol:)
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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2010, 20:28 »
spit and my sleeve!

(sorry!  :lol:)

And that'll work too.    :wub:

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2010, 20:29 »
Don't do what I did and use a cd marker - oh dear!

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2010, 20:35 »
Been using an eraser today, works a treat, well it would wouldn't it that's what they're for. :tongue2:
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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2010, 20:38 »
I use cream cleanser. It leaves them like new.

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2010, 20:39 »
Don't forget to moisturise so they don't get brittle. :lol:

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2010, 20:58 »
i should write on my face just to remind me to cleanse!

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2010, 21:02 »
I don't bother with Jif (or Cif if you must :) ) just one of those metal pan scourers and some washing up water.  Interesting about the moisturiser though, as they do get brittle - what do you use Ice  - Oil of Olay or Boots?

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2010, 21:39 »
I like the one that Norwegian fishermen use on their hands.  Lasts for days and the rain doesn't wash it off.

Oooh, we are off topic aren't we. ::)

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2010, 21:41 »
Nothing else for it then - I'll have to scrub each one  :(

Think this year I'll just write numbers on them and print a key out.  :nowink:

Oooh, we are off topic aren't we. ::)

Yes ... and I have a sneaky feeling you're being rude- But Im FAR too innocent to know  ::) :D

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Re: cleaning pencil off plastic labels
« Reply #14 on: April 16, 2010, 21:42 »
Swarfega?


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