How to Remove Permanent Marker Stains

Permanent marker stains appear to be impossible to get out. Parents try to keep the markers away from the children but they always seem to find them and stain the table, walls, furniture or carpet. If you follow these steps, you can remove permanent marker stains.

Difficulty:

Challenging

Instructions

1. Use a Mr. Clean magic eraser to remove permanent marker stains from leather or wood. Just lightly dampen the eraser and rub in a circular motion over the stain. You may need to use some elbow grease.

2. Remove a permanent marker stain on the carpet using rubbing alcohol or an oil-free hairspray. Pour it on a white cloth and firmly dab the stain. Repeat as necessary, then rinse with water then allow it to dry.

3. Rub nail polish remover on stains that are located on plastic. Use a towel and pour the nail polish remover on it. Rub firmly on the stain, then rinse with a wet cloth.

4. Scrub wooden tables with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Use a white toothpaste and scrub the stain in a circular motion. Leave it sitting for about 5 minutes, then rinse off with a wet cloth and allow the wood to dry.

5. Scour white hard surfaces with a bleach and water solution. Premix 1 part bleach to 2 parts water in a spray bottle and spray it on the stain. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Test a small hidden area before using any chemicals on your surfaces.

• Use old towels and cloths, because bleach and nail polish remover will damage fabrics.