Removing Marker Off Your Wall: Easy Recipe & Tips (2024)
Are your walls covered in marker from little artists living at your home? Removing marker off your wall is easier than ever!
Do you have an artist in the family? Are you looking for an easy way of removing marker off your wall without scrubbing or hurting your back?
This recipe is easy to put together with basic at-home ingredients. I’m also including simple tips that will help provide a bit of sanity to your already hectic day.
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I did an article not long ago about removing marker from the couch. We have a child who decided our couch would be their new art project. The markers and colors were everywhere!
Half of me was really impressed.Way to go, kid! You drew a circle, that’s fantastic! The other part of my mind was screaming in sheer panic,You drew on the couch! What were you thinking!?….Never mind, you’re only 2, you are probably thinking this would be a great idea and lots of fun!
I know I shouldn’t care about the couch or the walls being covered in markers. The child is more important and my husband and I bought our couch years ago.
Yet, I do care.
Part of me feels like cleaning a home where toddlers live is like brushing your teeth with Oreo’s in your mouth. It’s difficult and just can’t happen.
But, don’t lose hope or faith. There is an easier way!
After my child made his beautiful artwork on our walls I thought back to the couch. I wondered if the same mixture that worked wonders on the couch would do the same for the wall.
It did! I was so happy!
Removing Marker Off Your Wall: Easy Recipe & Tips
Here is a list of the supplies that you need. If you don’t have a magic eraser cleaning pad, you can use a washcloth.
I am biased towards these wonderful cleaning pads and use them on practically everything when cleaning time comes. If you do have one, use it, it’ll make life a lot easier for you. If you don’t, don’t panic. Just use a washcloth.
Supplies Needed:
Magic Eraser Cleaning Pad(you can see mine is well loved and used from the photograph). This pad has been the warrior of removing many markings off walls and couches.
A small or medium-sized bowl containing the mixture. Depending on how much of a mess you are cleaning up will determine how big your bowl needs to be.
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent.
1 Tablespoon of white vinegar.
2 cups of warm water.
You will first want to mix these three ingredients in a small or medium-sized bowl. With the mess, my child made I still had liquid remaining after cleaning up. And if you have to make a second batch to finish your cleaning that’s okay.
The pictures above are the artistic renderings of my child. Thankfully he didn’t get very far on his work.
Dip your cleaning pad or washcloth into the water and start wiping down the walls. There will be no need to scrub. The white vinegar is where the magic happens.
After wiping the marker, take your dry washcloth and wipe down the walls as to remove the liquids. This will help your walls dry faster as well.
Above are pictures of the wall after being treated with the white vinegar mixture. You can’t even tell there was a marker on the wall. This is one of the easiest cleaning hacks you will find!
Trust me when I say, as a mother with little ones, I completely understand how important it is to make life as easy as possible.
The thing I love most about this easy recipe is you won’t be scrubbing for very long and you won’t be hurting your back bending over.
Leave a comment and tell us more about your favorite cleaning hack or tip.
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First, carefully wipe the wall with a rag and soapy water. If the marker is fresh, this may work to remove Junior's latest abstract drawing. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water. Spread the paste on the permanent marker stain and rub gently to remove the stain.
Vinegar: Combine equal parts vinegar and water and apply on the permanent marker stain.Allow it to sit for a few minutes before wiping it away with a clean cloth.
Vinegar/lemon juice: Acids, like vinegar and lemon juice, can be effective against permanent marker stains. Though they are mildly acidic in nature, they can still dissolve mineral deposits, dirt, grease, and grime. White vinegar is also antibacterial and works best on synthetic fibers.
Combine baking soda with distilled white vinegar to make a thick paste (it will bubble and fizz a bit). Apply that paste to the marker stain, scrub gently, and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Rinse and repeat as needed.
Nail polish remover, dry erase markers, and rubbing alcohol all work well for getting rid of permanent ink on glass. Use the dry erase method outlined for plastic, or use a soaked paper towel with one of the other stain removers to wipe away the ink.
A (clean) Magic Eraser and Windex. And the Windex isn't even mandatory. Just using a Magic Eraser and water on your wall will remove permanent marker without removing the paint.
Here are tips to remove it from various objects and surfaces. Carpet- White vinegar and Dawn dishwashing detergent. Let set and scrub with a toothbrush.
Rub off the Sharpie with something containing alcohol, like rubbing alcohol, hairspray, or hand sanitizer. Alternatively, apply white toothpaste to the Sharpie, let it sit for up to 10 minutes, then wipe it away with a damp cloth. For stubborn Sharpie stains, try applying WD-40.
First, pour a bit of hydrogen peroxide onto a dry cloth and scrub the stained area. Secondly, take some rubbing alcohol on a separate dry cloth and scrub the stain again. This one-two punch should be able to knock that stain right out!
Hydrogen peroxide can effectively remove permanent marker stains from plastic surfaces. To use, dampen a cotton ball or cloth with this household staple and gently blot the stains.
Pour rubbing alcohol onto a paper towel, then use it to rub off the ink. You can use a gritty hand soap or cleansing cream to do the job, too. One homestyle hint is to dip a cotton ball into milk and swipe over the stain.
Easily remove Sharpie marks from walls with one of my favourite household products! Just grab a magic eraser, spray some Windex or other window cleaner on the wall and start rubbing. Within seconds the permanent marker will no longer be permanent.
Toothpaste also works great for removing permanent marker from painted walls without causing damage. As previously mentioned, skip the gel toothpaste and ideally, choose one that contains baking soda.
It works magically like a bleach-based ink eraser. Remember not to rub more than thrice as it can make the paper wrinkled more or even tear. Even while rubbing for the first time, the cheap paper begins to wrinkle. After erasing all the ink, use a paper towel to soak extra residue of lemon juice.
Generally speaking, it's possible to remove Sharpie and permanent marker stains because they're made up of xylene, toluene, and urethane resin, an adhesive. A number of household products can remove these. Common household items like Alcohol and Acetone (nail polish remover) are able to break down resin.
Place the stained area on a paper towel, dip a cloth or sponge in rubbing alcohol and gently apply it to the stain. Dab around the stain first, then directly on it. Change the paper towel as needed. Once the paper towel has absorbed the ink, you can wash the garment as directed.
Hand sanitizer can be a lifesaver in such situations. Here's how to use it: Step 1: Apply a small amount of hand sanitizer on the stain. Step 2: Rub the stain gently with a clean cloth or a sponge.
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