Permanent Marker Stain on Carpet

By

ddamerjian

02/27/2010

My daughter wrote all over our oriental rug with black sharpie. The sharpie web site mentioned a product called Amodex, a cream in 4 oz bottle about $6, I applied to the writing on the rug, didnt take much, and it removed all the marks. Definitely recommend this product! Maybe alcohol and other stuff works, but I went with proven solution - don't want to take chance and set a stain with something that doesnt work.

By

Amandablue

11/11/2009

If the stains don't come out could you dye the rug? Depending on what is in these markers, there is a reason they are called permanent, you may not be able to remove these marks. Can you contact the maker of the rug, or where you bought it? Perhaps they might have an idea? Could the stained areas be cut out, and new carpet be put in? Would an area rug cover this up? In any case keep the markers, pens et hidden. Best of luck to you.

PS: No matter what you do to try to clean this mess, try the "spot" cleaning in an an area where it won't show, if possible. This way if you make it worse you won't see it.

By

jahummell

11/11/2009

We had a dog that chewed up a black permanent marker on our old berber carpet. I finally got it out with many applications of OxiClean. It turned orange then finally was gone!

By

PIKKA

11/08/2009

You might try plain rubbing alcohol. It takes perm marker off a few hard surfaces.

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How do you remove sharpie permanent marker from carpet?

Thank You, Bertie

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RE: Permanent Marker Stain on Carpet

There is a product called FOLEX. It is in a white spray bottle with maroonish/purple letters. The bottle states it can remove permanent marker. It is worth a try before replacing the spot. I have used it for other stains successfully. You can purchase this at Wal-mart and Home Depot by your carpet cleaner items. Good luck. (01/24/2007)

By Andjerm

RE: Permanent Marker Stain on Carpet

i used wd-40 when my daughter drew a picture on my beige carpet, spray on, let set a minute, rub with stiff brush, and blot with white towel or paper towel. (02/02/2007)

By jmz2005

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My granddaughter got dark blue magic marker on my carpet tracing around a sheet of paper.

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