How to Remove Marker Pen Stains

Quite a few household products will remove marker pen stains, even once the ink has dried.

For young children, markers can be a way for them to explore their creativity. However, if the marker pens are not washable and the youngsters happen to write on the walls, furniture or even the floor, the stains can be a little difficult to remove once dried. Thankfully, there are a few products that will remove marker pen stains--household or personal products that it's likely you will have, such as hairspray and even WD-40.

Things You'll Need

• Cloths
• Hairspray
• WD-40
• Plastic wrap
• Sponge
• Dish liquid soap

Instructions

1. Spray a decent amount of hairspray on the marker pen stain, enough so it will be saturated. Immediately wipe the marker stain with a damp cloth. Scrub in a circular motion. Wipe the area with another clean damp cloth. The stains should be noticeably lightened or even gone, but if they are not, repeat this step.

2. Apply WD-40 to the remaining marker pen stain. Spray enough so it's saturated, but ensure that you don't drown the area with the product. Cover the stain with plastic wrap and let the WD-40 work on the stain for approximately five minutes.

3. Add a drop of dish liquid soap to a sponge and then wet the sponge with warm water. Remove the plastic and scrub the stain with the sponge. The remaining stain should be lifted within moments of scrubbing the area.

References

• Mrs. Clean USA: Remove Marker Stains