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  • Writer's pictureIvan Rosa

How to remove permanent marker

A quick guide


How to remove permanent marker

from different surfaces usually by a non-toxic method.


Permanent markers

Made of wood


  • Alcohol (regular unflavored vodka)

  • Ethyl alcohol

  • Lysopropyl alcohol

  • Toothpaste (white, not gel) with sodium bicarbonate (1:1)

  • Hairspray (not for varnished wood!)

  • Disinfectant

  • Nail polish remover

  • Sunscreen

  • Pencil eraser


Made of glass


  • WD-40

  • Regular toothpaste mixed with baking soda

  • Nail polish remover

  • Alcohol

  • White vinegar, warm water (1:1)

  • One part bleach, warm water (1:3)


Made of metal

(stainless steel kitchen appliances, moldings, fittings, etc.)


  • Liquor

  • WD-40

  • Chalk, caustic soda, oat flour, warm water (1:1)

  • Toothpaste (white, not gel)

  • Dry erase marker


From the tiles


  • Toothpaste (white, not gel)

  • Hair spray

  • Pencil eraser


From granite


  • Alcohol

  • Isopropyl alcohol

  • Chalk, caustic soda, oat flour, warm water (1:1)


Made of plastic


  • Acetone

  • Alcohol

  • WD-40

  • Toothpaste (white, not gel), baking soda (1:1)

  • Peanut butter


From laminate


  • Vegetable oil

  • WD-40


From the wall


  • Aerosol hairspray

  • Alcohol

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Pencil eraser


From clothes


  • Alcohol (Vodka, Slivovice)

  • Technical alcohol

  • Alps

  • Nail polish remover

  • Hair spray


Wash the clothes immediately afterwards!



 

Notice


Before applying oil products, always test them on an inconspicuous area to verify any reaction with the surface.

 


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