Removing Sharpie from a Couch

By

apextarheel

I just successfully removed deep blue Sharpie marker from our brand new couch fabric by pouring rubbing alcohol on Bounty paper towels & blotting (not rubbing) the stain. I also used a little aerosol hairspray directly on the stain. Unbelievable results - so thankful to this site for the ideas!

By

Jane Mae

I have used WD40. Make sure you test a spot to make sure it won't affect your couch color.

By

boxergirl76

I have used lighter fluid to remove magic marker when my kids were little. Just make sure you do a color fastness test on the back where nobody will see it.

By

SWG

Try a product called "Simple Green". I believe you find it in the automotive section of Walmart, Sam's Club, etc. I knows it's removed Sharpie marker from hard surfaces for me, just don't know about material. You might look on the back of the label for uses or call the manufacturer. Good luck! Susan

By

TJest

Try nail polish remover.

By

MummyLeigh

I would put hairspray on the mark then put salt on it then rub it in circular motions.

My son got permanent, sharpie marker on my friend's couch. It is a light green cloth material. We put hairspray on it and it seemed to dull it but did not take it away.

Last Tuesday, about a week after the sofa was delivered, I got a call from Erin and her voice was shaking.