How to Remove Permanent Marker Stains From Plastic
Perhaps the most intimidating thing about permanent marker is the permanent part. The name itself gives off the impression that no matter what you do, that marker is on there forever. Fortunately that couldn't be further from the truth. Severral methods easily remove permanent marker. It only takes a little knowhow and the right materials, and permanent marker can easily be removed from plastic. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Clean cloth
- Nail polish remover with acetone
- Hairspray
- WD-40
Instructions
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Several Simple Suggestions
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Dampen a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and wipe the spot until the marker stain is gone.
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Apply isopropyl alcohol to a clean cloth and gently wipe away the marker stain.
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Apply nail polish remover with acetone with a clean cloth or cotton ball and gently wipe away the stain.
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Spray the affected area with hairspray and wipe it clean with a clean cloth or paper towel.
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Spray WD-40 onto the stain and let it sit for one to two minutes before wiping with a clean cloth to remove the marker.
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Tips & Warnings
Test each method on an inconspicuous area of the plastic to test for colorfastness before using it to remove the marker.
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Comments
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Angie Dodd Harless
Dec 26, 2010
color over with dry erase marker, let it dry, then wipe off -
krb80
Aug 16, 2010
I tried all of these ideas and none of them worked on my binder from last year. I wrote on it and I want to reuse them...but now I don't know what to do. Anyone know??
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arizonacook
Feb 10, 2010
Try dry-erase board cleaner, the kind in a little spray bottle. Worked perfectly for me on a soft-sided plastic binder.
