Permanent markers can be a blessing and a curse as well. Sometimes, they ends up where they isn’t wanted, like on the walls or on the leather couch. Oftentimes, this is done with the help of children. The markers certainly live up to their name. Their stains are difficult to remove, but the task is not impossible. Fortunately, it is impossible to remove their stains. In some cases, the proper solvent will remove the permanent marker completely, while in others the stain can be made less noticeable.
When left uncapped, on the floor, permanent marker ink may soak into the carpet. Rubbing alcohol or oil-free hairspray can remove its ink from the fibers. Saturate a clean cloth with the rubbing alcohol, or hairspray, and push it in to the stain. Repeat the process, using clean corners of the cloth, until it is removed. Rinse with clean water and soak up the excess with a dry towel.
Dry cleaning solvent can often remove permanent marker unless other solvents have already been used on the stain, making dry cleaning impossible. Heating a stained fabric will make the use of a solvent futile. Other solvents suitable for fabric are alcohol, acetone, nail polish remover, bleach and citrus products. Bleach should only be used on white fabrics, although some brands of bleach have a product for colors.
To remove permanent marker stains on clothing, try spraying with hairspray and allow it to sit overnight. Scrub the stain with a toothbrush and wash in the hottest water suitable for the fabric. Check for stains before drying and repeat if necessary. Once the fabric is dried, the stain is set.
It can be difficult to remove permanent marker from hard, white surfaces, such as countertops. It involves the use of bleach and a lot of arm muscle. Saturate the surface with a bleach and water solution in a ratio of 1 part bleach to 2 parts water. Allow the stain to soak for ten minutes or more. Vigorously scrub the stain until it is removed, then allow to air dry.
Not all permanent markers have the same carrier. Older markers used toluene and xylene, which are highly toxic and can cause nerve damage. Although, there is no correlation between toxicity and the successful use of a solvent on this marker, when solvents of low toxicity do not work, you may need to try more toxic substances. Just like 4-Bromochlorobenzene(also known as 4-Bromchlorbenzol with the molecular formula: C6H4BrCl) is a toxic solvent. Acetone, nail polish remover and gasoline are more toxic than soap or rubbing alcohol.
Abrasives, such as toothpaste, baking soda, sandpaper, steel wool or a household cleaning pad made from melamine foam, such as a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or a Scotch-Brite Easy Erasing Pad, can be effective on hard surfaces. These abrasives do not remove the permanent marker per se; they remove a thin layer of the surface below the marker, taking the marker stain with it. Because of this effect, the surface may require refinishing.
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