How to Remove Permanent Marker from Clothes

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN REMOVING PERMANENT MARKER FROM CLOTHES

The faster you can remove any stains before it dries, the more successful you will be in removing marker from clothing.

When to Remove It

The permanent markers ink is specially designed to penetrate the cell walls of plants or cellulose, which is effectively used when dying paper or fabrics.

The Color of the Ink

For garments made from cotton, wool, denim, or polyester, the best product to use is acetone or rubbing alcohol.

The Type of Material

HOW TO REMOVE PERMANENT MARKER FROM CLOTHING

Rubbing alcohol is one of the more successful methods when trying to remove marker stains from your clothes.

Using Rubbing Alcohol

Baking soda can break down and remove stubborn stains because it is an alkaline solution.

Using Baking Soda

Sharpie removal from clothing can also be done using hairspray. Make sure that you use a cheaper one with a higher alcohol content.

Using Hairspray

When using hand sanitizer, this can be quite effective. When buying hand sanitizer, you must consider the alcohol percentage.

Using Handsanitizer

Using this method is very easy, cheap, and accessible as every household has both of these products available.

Using Toothpaste and Lemon Juice

Nail polish remover is made up mostly of acetone, which is a very strong solvent that can remove all kinds of stains from your clothes or other fabrics, including sharpie and paint stains.

Using Acetone

Vinegar is a product that we all have in our homes, and because of its natural acidity, it is a perfect product to use for removing permanent marker stains from your clothes.

Using Vinegar

Hydrogen peroxide has the same effect as bleach as it makes the stain colorless instead of removing it from the garment or fabric.

Using Hydrogen Peroxide

Just pour some milk into a bowl, place the garment into the milk ensuring that it covers the whole stain, and leave it to soak overnight.

Using Milk

HOW TO GET SHARPIE OUT OF UPHOLSTERY FABRIC

Try using materials that everyone has in the house. For example, mix a solution of dishwashing liquid, vinegar, and some water, and use it on the stain.

Carpets

Pour two cups of cold water in a bowl or spray bottle; now add one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid and one tablespoon of vinegar to the water.

Sofas 

Like any other surface that you find with sharpie marker stains, the key to success is removing the stains as quickly as possible and not leaving the stain for too long.

Leather Furniture

Microfiber is a material consisting of polyamide and polyester. The material is soft, absorbent, and durable and is used on all kinds of furniture.

Microfibre Upholstery