How to Remove Sharpie Ink From Appliances

Remove Sharpie stains from appliances easily.

Sharpies are useful permanent markers until they get into the wrong hands. If your children have decided that a household appliance is their new canvas and they have used a Sharpie, you can get the marks off using one of the following techniques.

Things You'll Need

• Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
• WD-40
• Microfiber cloth
• Acetone nail polish remover
• Paper towels
• Bleach

Instructions

1. Wipe the Sharpie ink stain with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Test a small area first to make sure the product does not affect the finish on your appliance.

2. Spray the Sharpie ink stain with WD-40 and allow it to dry. Wipe the stain with a microfiber cloth.

3. Spread acetone nail polish remover on the stain using a paper towel and allow the polish remover to dry. Wipe with a dry paper towel or a dry microfiber cloth.

4. Wipe bleach on the Sharpie ink stain with a paper towel and allow the bleach to dry. Wipe the stain with a dry paper towel.

Tips & Warnings

• If none of these work, make a paste from water and baking soda and wipe the stain.

• Alternatively, rub some plain white toothpaste on the stain and allow to dry before wiping off.

• Always test on an unseen spot on your appliance to make sure the cleaning product does not hurt the finish.

References

• How to Clean Stuff: How to Remove Sharpie Ink Stains
• Mrs. Clean: How to Remove Crayon, Colored Pencil and Permanent Marker Stains
• Lil Duck Duck: 8 Ways to Remove Permanent Marker Stains