What Removes The Magic Marker?

Permanent marker stains can be removed from various surfaces, including ceramic tile, dishes, and laminate countertops. To remove permanent marker from ceramic surfaces, use regular toothpaste, aerosol hairspray, or a magic eraser. For laminate surfaces, use vegetable oil, which most homeowners keep handy in the kitchen cabinet.

For tile stains, work into the stain with a soft-bristle brush and let it sit for five minutes. Rinse the concrete surface with clear water, then use hydrogen peroxide, bleach diluted with water, or a magic eraser. For tile stains, apply a small amount of toothpaste and rub it with a damp cloth over the marker stain.

Vinegar can be used to remove permanent marker from most tiles, but textured tiles and old ones may require more elbow grease. Distilled white vinegar can also be used to remove permanent marker from leather surfaces. Automotive brake cleaner is the best way to remove permanent marker, as it dissolves the marker and rinses it off.

To remove a permanent marker stain, dab the spot with rubbing alcohol (test on an inconspicuous spot first), rinse, and let dry. Dip a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and squeeze out the excess. Dab the ink stain and immediately blot with a clean, dry cloth.

Generally, permanent marker can be easily removed using rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover, hand sanitizer, or hair spray. Ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol is effective at breaking down the chemicals in permanent inks. Distilled white vinegar, dish soap, and water are effective for removing permanent ink and many other stains from synthetic fabrics like those mentioned.