Wipe off a printed logo

Flat ink on plastic. No edge to catch.

REMOVE, MAYBE is the verdict for this kind of logo

What you’ll need

Every fabric, ink, and glue is different. Test on a hidden spot, go slow, and know that removal can damage an item.

Illustrated guide: Wipe off a printed logo. The same steps are written out below.

Download the PDF Two pages, 322 KB. The pictures, then the written steps.

Written steps

  1. Grab rubbing alcohol (70% or higher), cotton pads, and a soft cloth.
  2. Test on a spot nobody sees, like the bottom. Dab a little alcohol, wait a minute, and check that the surface isn’t clouding, softening, or losing color.
  3. Dampen a cotton pad. It should be wet, not dripping.
  4. Rub the logo gently in small circles. Give it a few minutes.
  5. Wipe the area clean with the cloth and let it dry.

No luck? Some inks won’t come off with alcohol, even with soaking. Don’t move up to acetone or harsher solvents; they can eat plastic. Cover it with a sticker instead.

Didn’t come off? Cover it.

Sticker sheet sticker

Sticker sheet

Sheet: 5.8 × 8.3 in, eight designs.

Or let it go: swap it or pass it on.