How do you get a permanent marker stain out of clothes?
Lorraine
Rubbing alcohol worked awesome. We got it out of blue pants. (12/25/2008)
By Jordan
I bought a huge, beautiful bright pink and white print cotton scarf and discovered marker ink on a large portion of it. Before investing in acetone nail polish remover that I might never use again, I used my go-to cleanser, Tide. Using gentle effort, the ink came out of a small test area. It has since been soaking in a basin with Tide for three hours.
By Annie
I got purple Sharpie permanent marker on my white fleece North Face jacket, and the use of acetone aka nail polish remover worked. Thanks!
P.S. I would suggest using non-colored acetone if possible. Not sure if this makes any difference but just to be on the safe side. (01/05/2009)
By Holly
Thank God for Mr. Clean multi surface cleaner. So my daughter got a hold of blue permanent marker. Drew all over her stroller. Well, I soaked it in soap and water for about 1/2 an hour and nothing. I didn't expect much, so I went on the internet and found this website. I tried everything.
The first thing I tried was hairspray. That didn't work. Then I tried rubbing alcohol. That didn't work. Then I tried the nail polish remover. Again no luck. I thought I was going to have to buy a new stroller. Then I remembered something from when my daughter got a hold of a pen once and colored all over my couch.
I used Mr.Clean multi surface cleaner and it worked like magic on my couch with pen. It came off super easy. So I tried it. I sprayed tons of the all purpose cleaner all over the stroller and I let it sit 25 minutes. Literally I timed it. Then I took a tooth brush and scrubbed it a little. Then I sprayed some more. Let it sit another 25 minutes literally again. And scrubbed it, the second time I scrubbed it the color started to fade. But it still wasn't nearly close to gone. So I tried it again, soaked it, scrubbed it and it eased up a little more. I probably did it a total of 7 times. And the stain is completely gone. Nothing left at all. So if you tried everything and it didn't work, don't give up, try Mr. Clean! (01/09/2009)
By Bobchickawowwow
I had a six inch streak of Permanent Red Sharpie 1/8" wide, on a new pair of blue jeans. Has been setting in the clothes hamper for the last four days. I took a folded paper towel, placed it underneath the fabric, then sprayed the streak with SPOT SHOT. Took a clean white old rag, rubbed and blotted it in all directions. I did this twice.
After the 2nd application (in less than 3 minutes) the stain was gone. (01/17/2009)
By Jeff
Just a few hours ago I accidentally left a permanent marker in an apron from work and it smeared all over the dryer. Panicked, I Googled something about permanent markers and dryers. After reading some advice regarding my dilemma, I decided to use the Dawn Power Dissolver. It was amazing!
By EMB
Non-acetone fingernail polish got yellow permanent sharpie out of our Build-a-bear's ballet tutu (gotta love 4 year olds). (01/21/2009)
By Connie
I used the nail polish remover. It worked great to my surprise. Thanks! (01/26/2009)
By ronda
I got blue Sharpie on my white sweatshirt. We tried nail polish remover, and it is working. Put a towel or something between the fabric. Then, pour nail polish remover on the stain and blot with paper towel. This is very effective. Thank you so much! (02/06/2009)
By Blue stain
Hairspray first, soap and water after. Worked on marker on fabric van seats. Thanks. (02/15/2009)
By AzDad
I had black marker on my daughter's white new shirt. I tried hairspray and blotted, then soap and water and it worked great! (02/24/2009)
By Christina
I accidentally washed a corrector pen marker in the washer, and turned lots of stuff blue. I used hairspray, then peroxide, then stain stick and washed them again, and the stains are gone! Thanks guys! (03/03/2009)
By Stefanie
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