How to Get Sharpie Off a Binder
Sharpie is a brand of permanent markers that are available in a number of colors and tip sizes. If you have written on a binder cover with a Sharpie, you may think that it must be thrown away when you want a clean one. Fortunately, the term "permanent marker"
is somewhat misleading when dealing with smooth, plastic surfaces. It can be removed with a solvent such as alcohol, acetone or nail polish remover.
Things You Will Need
- Cotton balls
- Rubbing alcohol
- Acetone (optional)
- Nail polish remover (optional)
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Soak a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol. The stronger the alcohol, the easier the Sharpie will come off.
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Rub the soaked cotton ball vigorously on the Sharpie marks that you want to remove.
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Repeat the process with a fresh cotton ball if the current one becomes saturated with ink.
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Switch to acetone or nail polish remover if the alcohol does not remove all of the Sharpie.
The Drip Cap
- Sharpie is a brand of permanent markers that are available in a number of colors and tip sizes.
- Switch to acetone or nail polish remover if the alcohol does not remove all of the Sharpie.
References
- "How to Fix Just About Everything"; Bill Marken; 2002
Writer Bio
Alex Smith began writing in 2006 and brings a combination of education and humor to various websites. He holds a Master of Arts in theater and works as a professional makeup and special-effects artist.
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