How to Remove Permanent Marker From Anything

Wondering how to remove permanent marker from anything in your home? You’ll love all these helpful tips and tricks!

There are very few words that can induce panic in parents…but “permanent marker” can make anyone nervous. Whether your toddler got ahold of a permanent marker or you happened to get it on something, you may be worrying how in the world it’ll ever come off. It’s permanent, right? Permanent means…forever, right? Not exactly. While a permanent marker is difficult to get off, its not impossible.  With the right methods, you can make it much easier and save yourself a bunch of stress and worry. Don’t fear those two words any longer… here are some tips on how to remove permanent marker for anything in your home.

How to Remove Permanent Marker From Anything

Rubbing alcohol can remove marks from skin

Did your toddler get ahold of permanent markers and decide to draw on themselves? While it may seem like it’ll be there forever, it won’t. You don’t need to scrub the area with soap until the skin turns red! Simple use rubbing alcohol to make those “artistic drawings” come off so much easier. If you don’t have rubbing alcohol on hand, you can use liquor as well. Make certain that you clean and wash the area really well to remove the rubbing alcohol or liquor once the permanent marker is gone.

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Use a Magic Eraser for hard surfaces

Whoever invented the Magic Eraser is a true genius! The Magic Eraser can be great for removing permanent marker from hard surfaces and is one of the best ways to remove permanent marker from walls.

Simple follow the directions on the box and watch those markers lines fade away.

Supplies you’ll need to remove permanent marker from anything:

• Magic Eraser
• Rubbing alcohol
• Toothpaste
• Baking Soda

Spray Rubbing Alcohol on the White Board

Did someone use a permanent marker instead of a dry erase marker on the white board? It’s actually more common than you think! Spray rubbing alcohol on the area and get it fully saturated. Scrub a little bit on it then wipe it clean with a paper towel. The marker should come off easily and look nice and shiny new!

Make a Paste Using Toothpaste and Baking Soda

If you get permanent marker on clothing, don’t throw it out! You can make a paste using toothpaste and baking soda that can get that spot come without any issues. Scrub the paste into the stained area and allow to set for a few hours. Once it’s sat, wash the garment as normal and check the area before drying. If the area is still stained, repeat the process again BEFORE drying.

Go Over the Permanent Marker with a Dry Erase Marker

This is going to sound crazy…but if you have permanent marker on plastic and want to remove it, write over the stained area with a dry erase marker. All you need to do is wipe the area with a cloth after doing so and both the dry erase and the permanent marker will both come off. It’s seriously as simple as that.

Permanent marker can be hard to remove but only if you don’t use the right supplies. If you’re set on removing the permanent marker, you can! All you need is to have the right products and the right attitude, and it can happen. Before tossing out any items in your house or giving up, try the tips above on how to remove permanent marker!