Everything in life is temporary, except a Permanent Marker. By the very name, a permanent marker is supposed to be permanent. Naturally, the stains they leave are tough and difficult to get rid of. But there is hope. If you have permanent stains on skin, fabric, or household surfaces, you can say goodbye to them. A good result is not guaranteed, but it is worth trying than sulking.
This blog tells you how to remove permanent marker stain in so many ways that in no time you will feel excited.
Here we go finding how to remove permanent marker stains:
1. Permanent Marker Removal From Hard Surfaces
There are 8 tools which can help you remove permanent marker on hard and non-porous surfaces. Here:
Alcohol:
Yes, alcohol doubles up as marker remover. You just need to find yourself some good liquor. Bourbon, especially 101 Proof is good to go. In fact, any liquor above 80 Proof will work for this task, but Rubbing Alcohol is better too. Dab a soft and clean towel with few drops of alcohol. And rub the wet spot on the marker stains.
Toothpaste And Baking Soda:
Thinking of ways to remove permanent marker? In a small cup, mix 1 part baking soda with 1 part toothpaste. Now apply this mixture directly on the permanent marker stain. After a moment or two, rub a slightly dampened cloth on this toothpaste and soda mixture and rub it further on the stain.
Magic Eraser:
This is not an ordinary eraser used by school students, but a special cleaning pad meant for removal of stains from a wide variety of surfaces. Just wet the magic eraser slightly. Then use it to scrub the stain of permanent marker from the surface.
WD-40:
Figuring out what is WD-40? It is a commercial cleaning product which has multiple uses for the home front. Spray some of WD-40 on the permanent marker stain. Then scrub it with a clean cloth to remove the stain.
Dry Erase Marker:
Such kind of marker comes of use when the task is to remove stains from multiple surfaces. The Dry Erase Marker works very well on Whiteboards because they have non-polar solvent in them. To get the benefit, draw over the marker stain with a dry erase marker. Then wipe it off. Honestly, this marker remover shows you Intelligence at work!
Pencil Eraser:
Might sound unbelievable, but it is possible to get marker stains out of the way by rubbing it with a pencil eraser!
Nail Polish Remover:
Dab a cloth piece with acetone-based nail polish remover. Then scrub it on the permanent marker stain.
2. Permanent Marker Removal From Fabrics
Imagine permanent marker stains on white fabrics, satin fabrics, sturdy fabrics, carpets. Hasn’t your heart started to bleed already? I can understand. There are many ways to sort this out.
Bleach:
This is an effective marker remover from white fabrics. Put a few drops of bleach in a bucket containing water. Now dip that portion of the cloth which has permanent stains. The stains may either come off immediately or may need some soaking. Once the stain is no more, wash the item ASAP.
A Mixture of Borax, Vinegar, Milk and Lemon Juice for Satin:
You can finally give stained Satin fabrics a new lease of life. Mix 1 tbsp each of milk and white vinegar with 1 tsp each of borax and lemon juice. Now apply it to the permanent marker stain and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Now take a clean and wet sponge and dab the prepared solution on the stain. Make sure not to rub it.
Rubbing Alcohol or Acetone For Sturdy Fabrics:
What are towels and sheets? Sturdy fabrics! So if they get stained, you can well imagine how much our heart burns. Sulk not, dear. Just pour a few drops of either alcohol or acetone onto a clean cotton ball and dab on the stains till they disappear. Then wash the items. Isn’t this a good idea on how to remove permanent marker?
Citrus Juice for Regular clothing:
Whether it is lemon or lime, citrus juice effectively removes marker stains from most of the clothing items, without bleaching or staining them. So apply a little bit of freshly squeezed lemon juice directly to the stain (using a cotton ball) until the stain disappears.
Rubbing Alcohol or Hairspray For Removing Carpet Stains:
Got a Belgian carpet or one of the famous Mirzapur carpets in your home? Hola! But the enthusiasm can be short-lived with stains on it. Worry not. Pour some rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth. Then dab the cloth on the carpet stain. Never “rub” on the carpet stain as that can spread the stain and weaken the fibers. Keep dabbing till the stain disappears.
OK, you have read about fabrics and hard surfaces.
What about stains on Furniture and Skin?
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3. Permanent Marker Removal From Furniture
What will you do when you see marker stains on your precious furniture? You can remove permanent marker with these techniques:
Aerosol Spray:
Just spray some aerosol spray on a clean cloth. Then use this as a gentle scrub on the marker stain. When the stain disappears, clean off any spray residue with a clean and damp cloth. Follow it up by using a leather conditioner on the furniture. Just like your leather shoes need the most attention, same is the case with those luxurious sofas kept in your drawing room.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Rubbing Alcohol on Microfiber Upholstery:
Cleaning up the stains on microfiber upholstery is made easy by this combo of hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol as marker remover. Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide on a clean towel and scrub it on the stain for 10 to 15 minutes. Now apply few drops of rubbing alcohol on a different towel and repeat the same procedure of scrubbing it on the stain for 10 minutes. Get a third clean wet towel to clean off any left-over stain marks.
Windex, Rubbing Alcohol or Nail Polish on other furniture:
There are other types of upholstery that can respond well to stain removal provided you use Windex, rubbing alcohol or nail polish. Whichever cleaning agent you choose, apply it on a small and clean towel. Then dab it on the stain. Repeat it so that the stains go away.
4. Permanent Marker Removal From Skin
Stains on skin happen many a time to most of us while doing our daily chores. Fortunately, there are ways to scrub them off.
Use alcohol:
Either use rubbing alcohol or 80 or 101 proof liquor. Put a little alcohol on a sponge or a hand towel. Rub it on the stained skin. A faint mark may remain, but it will fade away after a shower or two.
Hey, what about indelible ink? Does an indelible in remover help in removing the stains? Let’s find out in the next and last section.
5. Permanent Marker Removal Of Ink
Indelible ink. Heard of it? It’s the one used for voting purpose. Removing indelible ink doesn’t cost you a moon. There is a permanent ink remover which is an easy way to get rid of the stains. To kick off indelible ink removal, all you need is a dollop of butter. Smear this butter on the permanent marker stain. After 2-3 minutes have passed, use a rag and rub it on the stain. Keep rubbing until the ink has dissolved. Then use hot water and soap in order to rinse off the butter and the ink. You can also use nail polish remover with acetone.
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