I've been told that acitone (fingernail polish remover) and hair spray on a cloth works. I had good success using WD40 to get off inks, I don't know about after being baked on.

If you use anything flamable, wash the surface afterward with a mild soapy water and let it dry thoroughly. As long as it isn't a gas dryer, I doubt there's any chance of fire.

JMO

Dan O.

I will try your suggestions. It is in fact baked on like you said, making the removal difficult. I guess the phrase "live and learn" might apply here. I won't make this mistake again! Tom

Hey plumber tom,

When I want REALLY clean pens I just stick them in the bathtub with me. This way I can give them the individual attention they deserve.

Just joking,

Devildog

I have always had good luck pre-treating with a hairspray that contains alcohol(as a mother of four boys, I have done this MANY times). However: anytime clothing goes through the drying cycle, the stain generally is "set".

I have had instances where things get "baked on" the dryer, too. What I have done in those cases is throw in a wet rag (old towel is preferable) and let the dryer run until it is warm. Then, I use something like "De-solv-it" or "WD 40" to remove the mess.

Good luck!

Tom,

If you are still having problems, it is 'denatured alcohol' that will remove ink stains. 'Rubbing alcohol' won't do it. Wrong molecular structure.

You can get denatured alcohol in any paint section of the home improvement stores.