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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Brake fluid
• Nail polish remover (nonacetone)
• Mr. Clean's Magic eraser
• Hairspray
• Toothpaste

Removing Sharpie Permanent Marker Stains

1. Pour one tablespoon of break fluid onto a rag. Scrub kitchen cabinets or painted wall. Rinse and repeat if necessary.

2. Dab two tablespoons of nonacetone nail polish remover onto a painted wall or laminate flooring. Let sit for 15 minutes and scrub.

3. Purchase Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser and scrub against vinyl floors or other nonporous materials.

4. 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.

5. Squeeze toothpaste onto a towel and rub against wallpaper, furniture, painted surfaces, tiles, floors and kitchen cabinets.

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.

References

• Sharpie Stain Advice
• Mr. Cleans Magic Eraser