Cleaning > StainsJanuary 15, 2011

Sharpie Marker On Jeans

I have a pair of jeans that I really like, and I drew on them with Sharpie marker to design it and such, this was about 5 months ago.

I haven't used any alcohol or anything, but I want to ask if this long time period will make it harder to remove the stain.

By Jake from Istanbul, TR

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02/10/2011

The marker being on it that long isn't the main issue, the fact that (I'm assuming) it's been washed and dried numerous time really sets stains in. Rubbing alcohol is probably your best bet. It works amazingly fast on hard surfaces, clothing is another story. Wet a cloth with rubbing alcohol and rub rub rub. Use a white cloth (old socks are great) and you'll be able to tell quickly if any marker is coming off. The chances at this point are pretty slim, but I would definately give it a shot.

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01/18/2011

It will be impossible to remove it.

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