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.
Rubbing alcohol, hand sanitiser, aerosol hairspray, white toothpaste (not gel), or a magic eraser can remove the marker stains from your walls. Be very careful when rubbing walls, though. If you rub too hard you can end up removing the paint, especially with abrasive cleaners like magic erasers.
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. Toothpaste: Apply a little amount of toothpaste and rub it with a damp cloth over the marker stain.
Rubbing alcohol, hand sanitiser, hairspray, nail polish remover, or non-gel toothpaste can all be used to remove permanent marker from everyday fabric items like clothes, pillows, or bedsheets. So, before dumping your permanent marker-stained clothes in the bin, try wiping the stain with an alcohol-based hairspray.
Rubbing alcohol, methylated spirits, and antibacterial hand gels should be applied until the area becomes wet, and hairspray should be applied thickly to the area (the stain should feel a little damp and sticky). Leave the solvent on the stain for 15 minutes, giving it time to break down the bonds.
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.
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.
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. You can also try Amodex Ink and Stain Remover ($11, amazon.com), a Sharpie-approved product.
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!
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.
Rubbing Alcohol: Dampen a cotton ball or microfiber towel with rubbing alcohol. Rub the ink mark and blot away the ink with a clean towel. Wash the plastic in hot, soapy water or wipe with a damp sponge to remove the alcohol. Dry Erase Markers: Color over the stain with a dry-erase marker.
Start by treating the permanent marker stain with warm sudsy water and multipurpose household cleaner, according to the manufacturer's instructions. If they don't do the trick, dab the stain with a cotton ball that is damp with rubbing alcohol. Blot with water, then pat dry.
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.
Apply soap and work a little lather, before rinsing using a wet soft cloth, cotton balls, or soft-bristle toothbrush. Another mild solution is alcohol or hand sanitizer. Apply a generous amount on a soft cloth or spray the alcohol on the wall then rub gently or scrub using a soft-bristled toothbrush.
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. Yes - a Magic Eraser is all you need to get Sharpie off your walls.
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