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Permanent Marker on Jeans

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Date: 06/20/2007 Topics: Cleaning > Clothing Stains | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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My cousin wrote on my jeans with black permanent marker. How do I get it out? They have not been washed.

Cassie from Lee's Summit, Missouri
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By emily (Guest Post)
What kind of cooking spray? What if the jeans are hand-me-downs that had marker on them for who knows how long? Is there any way to get that out?

Posted on 02/04/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Ali (Guest Post)
I just got home from school a few hours ago, and noticed there was a HUGE line on my favorite pair of pants, so I was devastated!
So I sprayed tons of hairspray on it , then let it sit for about an hour - until i came to this site and it said "hand sanitizer" so i went searching all over my house for something, anything. I ended up with bath and body sanitizer - lol - but let me tell you, it worked :D

Posted on 11/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By MS VA (Guest Post)
Hand sanitizer worked great!

Posted on 11/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By LLS (Guest Post)
Hand sanitizer works great! Wash after use! The marker faded like magic! Thanx for the help!

Posted on 07/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Julio (Guest Post)
I used nail polish remover and it worked, but it take some time. It took me 6 mimutes.

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By xCarliej31x (Guest Post)
There's this thing ii got from an art store *Utrecht* it was a set of different things to get rid of stains. Inside theres a thing called kiss off which supposedly gets off any stain.
Right now I'm taking graffiti marker off a pair of jeans and I'm using it.
and its working b4 this i used Bleach * regular* bleach 4 colors. and regular detergent. Kiss off worked the best.

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By Mal (Guest Post)
Used nail polish remover and it worked like a charm so permanent markers are not so permanent!

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By Dominic (Guest Post)
My friend accidently got sharpie on my jeans and I left it on there for at least a week. Hand sanitizer made it come off under a minute. Awesome. Thank u guys

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By Susan (Guest Post)
I just got a permanent marker marked on my jeans and I googled this site used the first things that was up there which is the hand sanitizer and it works "BEAUTIFULLY". Now I'm gonna make sure I keep an 4-8oz hand sanitizer handy with me. The mark sat for about 2 hrs and it still came off. I think hand sanitizer is the way to go.

Posted on 09/13/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By michele (Guest Post)
I dropped a permanent marker on my pants in three places and hand sanitizer is the way to go! I took the advice of people on this site and it does work!

Posted on 08/17/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Shannon (Guest Post)
Hand sanitizer works great! I accidentally got Sharpie on a pair of twill pants. If you can't put something on the stain immediately, work on it with the hand sanitizer, then spray Zout on it before putting it in the wash.

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By AmericanLadyBug (Guest Post)
Gently rub over the marker stain with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

Posted on 06/23/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Phyllis (Guest Post)
I have removed permanent maker with De-Solv-it.It is citrus based and is safe for you and clothes. Nail polish remover may remove the color like bleach would.WalMart carries De-Sol-it on the cleaning isle. Hope this helps.

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By hedera (168) Contact
Nail polish remover, I believe will do the trick. It may take a few trys, but it should come off. Wash well afterwards. You might try Goo Gone.....I think it takes off permanent marker as well as sticky messes. Good Luck.

Posted on 06/21/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By kimmcg (176) Contact
I think you are stuck with it.. thats why they call it a Permanent Marker lol... its what we use to label our kids clothes.. because you cant wash it off. Sorry :)

Posted on 06/21/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

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Request: Permanent Marker on Jeans

Archived on 06/20/2007

My son has a pair of toddler jeans that he got black permanent (Sharpie) marker on, and I've tried using rubbing alcohol and hairspray to get it out, but no luck! I just can't stand to throw these jeans out (I'm way too thrifty, or maybe just plain cheap! LOL), but the marks are very noticeable. Any suggestions on something that might work, or is it a lost cause?

Thanks for your help!
Evan's "mama" from Kenosha, WI

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RE: Permanent Marker on Jeans

Tip: "Permanent Marker Stain Removal from Clothing"

You can try to remove permanent marker stains by rinsing the stains with cold water until the water runs clear. Place the fabric on a paper towel, then saturate the stains with rubbing alcohol, using a cotton ball as a blotter. Change paper towels as necessary as it absorbs the color. Wash the garment in the hottest water possible for the fabric, adding bleach (color-safe for colored fabrics), then rinse in warm water. Unfortunately, permanent marker is called permanent for a reason and cannot always be removed. (04/20/2006)

By mobo

RE: Permanent Marker on Jeans

Try "Scrubbing Bubbles" I don't know about jeans, but it works when someone uses a permanent marker on an office white board. (04/20/2006)

By mallie clark

RE: Permanent Marker on Jeans

I'd use the stains to make a design -- how about train tracks running all over them and then paint a train on them near the bottom cuffs? Or a road/ cars or clouds/ airplanes or water/ boats. With a little imagination, you could have a pair of "boutique" jeans that sell on eBay for big bucks! (04/20/2006)

By Sueey

RE: Permanent Marker on Jeans

Keep them as play pants if you can't get the marker out. (04/21/2006)

By Katmommy

RE: Permanent Marker on Jeans

Buy a colorful patch, with his favorite cartoon character etc. and put it over the stain. One of a kind jeans especially made for him. (04/21/2006)

By Trina

RE: Permanent Marker on Jeans

Try using something like RIT dye to dye the jeans they have dyes in jean color. (04/21/2006)

By patg

RE: Permanent Marker on Jeans

You can used olive oil or coconut oil rub it on the jeans to soak in first them wash in warm soapy water. (04/22/2006)

By Sheila

RE: Permanent Marker on Jeans

Goof off works wonders with permanent marker stains even dried latex paint. Test it in a small area first. (04/25/2006)

By Lynsay

RE: Permanent Marker on Jeans

Hi, I just did a search on how to get Sharpie out of fabric - my son just made a mark on my new furniture. I read that white toothpaste MIGHT work - I assume rub it in and put newspaper on the back to absorb the color that bleeds out. Will re-post if it works or not. (06/20/2006)

By Patty

RE: Permanent Marker on Jeans

Try using rubbing alcohol. It doesn't work so well on black or orange, but awesome on red. Good luck! (11/12/2006)

By Julila

RE: Permanent Marker on Jeans

You should try:
  • WD-40
  • Anti-bacterial hand gel
  • Cooking spray
  • Nail polish remover
  • Goof Off
(03/19/2007)

By Marissa

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