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Getting Sharpie Stains off of Piano Keys?

How do I get Sharpie off of my piano keys? I regret it and the more I try to clean it the worse it gets. I've tried alcohol, putting dry erase marker over it and taking that off, nail polish remover, and none of it seems to work at all other than taking a little off or smearing it more. How can I take it off?

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May 10, 20180 found this helpful

There are just too many "things/products" for removing Sharpie but few that say it is safe for piano keys.

  • Piano keys can be plastic/vinyl or ivory and so some of the recommended solutions may damage the keys (especially if they are ivory). I believe most piano keys will be made of plastic.
  • I use Krud-Kutter Graffiti Remover for marks and stains like this and it works for me.
  • Krus-Kutter Graffiti Remover and be purchased at Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot, Target and many other stores as well as online.
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  • You have already tried several methods but here is a list of methods that I have seen in the past.
  • Be careful and test unknown methods as many are abrasive and could damage the keys.
  • Goo Gone, hairspray, tooth paste on damp cloth, Barkeepers Friend, glass top stove cleaner, olive oil on a cloth, shaving cream, magic marker eraser.
  • Check out these links for more suggestions.
  • www.ehow.com/how_8254740_remove-permanent-marker...
  • www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oq7fyiFNOV8
 

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May 10, 20180 found this helpful

Try a magic eraser

 

Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 107 Posts
May 10, 20180 found this helpful

There is a piano forum here and apparently it's more common than you think.

Some suggestions were rubbing alcohol, toothpaste, and baby wipes.

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Also you have to make sure that they are plastic v ivory before trying anything too drastic

 

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May 11, 20182 found this helpful

I'm a pianist and I use toothpaste with a microfibre cloth :)

 
September 27, 20190 found this helpful

Thank you for the advice to use a microfibre cloth on the piano keys to remove ink,it works well!

 

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May 11, 20180 found this helpful

I have removed a sharpie mark with WD-40. I can't remember what it was on but it wiped right off. I don't think it would hurt to put a little on a cloth and try it on the keys.

 
May 14, 20180 found this helpful

Find someone with a Norwex rag - the fine silver wound-in is shockingly powerful against nearly any surface stain.

 
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