Asked on Aug 15, 2015
Fixing a messed-up hammock
by Freddi
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It is white, well made, and fairly new. Children were allowed to draw and write on the topside of the piece. Help! I would like to make it presentable for a casual living area....
12 answers
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Freddi, I'm not sure I understand. Are you wanting to remove what the children were allowed to draw? What is the hammock made of? Photos would really help.
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Z
on Aug 15, 2015
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You could use fabric paint.
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Ellen
on Aug 15, 2015
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That would work, the question then would be, choosing a color that would hide the writing of the kids. He can lighten the markings first, using peroxide, vinegar, and lemon juice, and set it in the sun to dry. If he goes with any of the, wear gloves, as handling lemons, and going in the sun can cause blisters on you skin.
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Jonnie Hammon
on Aug 16, 2015
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You meant hassock. :) Now I get it. If it is not fabric, you might try Mr. Clean erasers. Otherwise, you could make a flat pillow (more like a quilt piece than a pillow) the same size as the top in any color and attach it with velcro. That way you could change it out the top for fashion's sake or wash it when necessary.
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Susan E
on Aug 16, 2015
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Thank you all! Guess I won't need to send a pic as you have nailed it. I am going to use the natural stuff as mentioned and put it out in the sun. If that clears it up, great. If not I will try the velcro thing. Fabric paint is an option as I have plenty....but a bit nervous, Those dang kids were pretty good li'l artists, lol.
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Freddi
on Aug 16, 2015
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If they were "pretty good li'l artists" consider using fabric paint to enhance and leave their artwork there!
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Patti
on Aug 16, 2015
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This is not an option. He is missing the kids badly (divorce) and wants to start anew....stepchildren, but still painful.
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Freddi
on Aug 16, 2015
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Sewing another fabric on top of it?
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Caryn Moy
on Aug 16, 2015
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You didn't mention what was used to draw on it. You might try alcohol if you need to remove markers. Goo Gone might remove crayon. Find out what was used and look it up on the Internet. I have used alcohol to remove markers on many things, including fabric, with no problems. Good Gone removes greasy stains.
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Sharon Powless
on Aug 16, 2015
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One more thing: Alcohol also works to remove ink from wood and probably would work on the hassock.
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Sharon Powless
on Aug 16, 2015
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Fabric paint! Either JoAnn's or Michael's. For the entire hammock, maybe two cans - about $20.
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Jean
on Aug 18, 2015
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You can also try acetone. I used it to remove black ink from a sofa.
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Pamela Lee
on Aug 20, 2015
Z
on Aug 15, 2015
Ellen
on Aug 15, 2015
Jonnie Hammon
on Aug 16, 2015
Susan E
on Aug 16, 2015
Freddi
on Aug 16, 2015
Patti
on Aug 16, 2015
Caryn Moy
on Aug 16, 2015
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