An indelible marker leaves a mark that is difficult to remove, precisely because it was designed to be indelible. If you want to get the ink of a permanent marker off your kitchen counter, leather or fabric, you will find several ways to do this in this article. You can't always guarantee a great result, but if the alternative is to leave the object stained, it's worth a try!
Steps
Method 1 of 4: From Hard and Non-Porous Surfaces
Step 1. Use alcohol
Bourbon will work perfectly, especially if it has an alcohol content of around 50% vol. Any spirits with an alcohol content greater than 45% will work for you, while with denatured alcohol you will get even better results. Put the liquor on a clean cloth and rub the stain.
Step 2. Try some toothpaste mixed with baking soda
Make a paste (50%) of these products, apply it on the stain and let it act for a few seconds. Take a clean, damp cloth and rub the dough with circular movements. It will take some elbow grease, but the stain should disappear.
Step 3. Use the magic eraser
It is a special cleaning sponge that removes stains from surfaces. All you have to do is wet the magic eraser and then rub it on the stain.
Step 4. Test the WD-40
It is a cleaning product that has different uses. Spray it directly on the marker mark and then rub it with a cloth.
Step 5. Use an eraser
It is useful for removing stains from many surfaces and works very well on whiteboards. This is due to the fact that the erasers contain non-polar solvents. Simply go over the marker stain with the eraser and then wipe off.
Step 6. Use a pencil eraser
In some cases it is effective for removing marker marks.
Step 7. Try sunscreen
Some people claim that it is effective on non-porous surfaces. Apply a little cream and then rub with a clean cloth.
Step 8. Use acetone
Moisten a clean fabric and rub it on the stain.
Method 2 of 4: From the Fabrics
Step 1. Test bleach on white fabrics
Dilute a small amount in water and immerse the stained part of the dress. The marker marks may disappear immediately, or it may take a few minutes to soak.
- If you need to let the dress soak, make sure the bleach doesn't damage it.
- As soon as the stain is gone, immediately wash the dress as usual.
Step 2. For the satin, make a mixture of vinegar, milk, borax and lemon juice in equal parts
- Put the solution in a small bowl and apply directly to the stain for 10 minutes.
- Take a sponge and blot (don't scrub!) The fabric until the stain is gone.
Step 3. On more resistant fabrics you can use alcohol or acetone
Stains on sheets or napkins disappear with these products, you just have to pour a small amount on the area to be treated and dab a cotton ball until it is clean. Immediately wash the fabrics as usual.
Step 4. On normal clothes (not too delicate) put some lemon or lime juice
You can use these natural products without fear of bleaching fabrics. Squeeze a lemon over the stain and dab it with a cotton swab until it disappears.
For more delicate fabrics, dilute the juice with water in equal parts. Wash the dress immediately
Step 5. For the carpets you can try alcohol or lacquer
Pour a little alcohol on a clean cloth. Dab it on the carpet. As with all carpet stains, Not rub, otherwise the stain will spread and you will ruin the fibers. Keep dabbing until it disappears.
- Alternatively, spray some lacquer and dab with a clean rag.
- As soon as the stain has disappeared, moisten the carpet with a little water and use a cloth to dry.
Method 3 of 4: From the Furniture
Step 1. Try aerosol lacquer on leather upholstery
Spray it on a clean fabric and then rub the skin into the stain area. You may need to spray more lacquer and use other clean rags to be able to remove all the ink.
When you have removed all the stain, clean the lacquer residue with a new damp cloth and a little leather conditioner
Step 2. Test hydrogen peroxide and alcohol on microfiber linings
Again, pour the hydrogen peroxide on a clean rag and rub the stain for 10-15 minutes.
- Then, on another cloth, put some alcohol and rub the area again for another 10-15 minutes.
- Use a third clean cloth soaked in water to remove any residue. Finally dry.
Step 3. Use a glass cleaner, alcohol or acetone on the other furniture
Use this method:
- Put a little cleaning agent on a dry cloth and blot the stain (do not rub) until it disappears. Some people use a cloth that is similar in color to the surface to avoid color transfer.
- You may need to use more detergent and a new cloth to do a good job, but make sure it's not too soaked or you will stain the furniture.
- When you have removed the marker marks, dab the excess moisture. If you can, put the furniture in the open air to allow it to dry perfectly.
Method 4 of 4: From the Skin
Step 1. Use alcohol
You can use both denatured and a 45-50% liqueur.
Step 2. Put a little alcohol on a sponge or cloth
Rub firmly into the skin. A small halo may remain which will disappear with a couple of showers.
Advice
- If the kitchen or bathroom has modern bases, it is likely they are waterproof. This means that stains and cleaning solution remain only on the surface. The same is not true for untreated surfaces, such as wood or less modern materials; then do a test in a hidden corner of the surface, before trying to clean the entire stain.
- You can also try 99% isopropyl alcohol, 95% ethyl alcohol, an acetone-based paint thinner or even a vegetable oil, if you have nothing else at hand.
