How to Remove Sharpie Permanent-Marker Stains
Annoyed with those Sharpie marker stains that can generate such a mess on your perfectly clean walls, tiles, clothes and wallpaper? Relax. Depending on the marred surface, several surprising techniques are available to get out your permanent-marker stains. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Brake fluid
- Nail polish remover (nonacetone)
- Mr. Clean's Magic eraser
- Hairspray
- Toothpaste
Instructions
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Removing Sharpie Permanent Marker Stains
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Pour one tablespoon of break fluid onto a rag. Scrub kitchen cabinets or painted wall. Rinse and repeat if necessary.
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Dab two tablespoons of nonacetone nail polish remover onto a painted wall or laminate flooring. Let sit for 15 minutes and scrub.
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Purchase Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser and scrub against vinyl floors or other nonporous materials.
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Spray hairspray onto a rag and use on walls, tiles, hardwood floors and painted surfaces. Use a cheap hairspray but be sure it has alcohol.
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Squeeze toothpaste onto a towel and rub against wallpaper, furniture, painted surfaces, tiles, floors and kitchen cabinets.
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Tips & Warnings
Before widespread application, test your approach on an inconspicuous area of the stained material, making sure that this method is not going to damage the material. Rub lightly before scrubbing harder.
Use the least-invasive methods first before proceeding to harsher chemicals. Certain methods work for specific areas. Always try a test patch.
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Comments
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wow, thought some of you might like to know about removing permanent marker stains from wall paper, material, ect. Most of us have these things around our house anyway, and don't have to go out and buy expensive things to remove the marks with! just a little elbow power will fix it!
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wow, tought some of you might like knowing about these simple ways to remove permanent maker satains from wall paper, material, ect. Most of these things to use we all have around the house!
