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stains on carpet.
Permanent markers = permanent stains, right?
Well, not necessarily. In fact, surprisingly there are a few hacks out there that can help remove permanent ink marks, well… permanently. You just need to know which ones to use for whichever specific surfaces you are trying to save!3 golden rules when removing permanent marker stains.
Working with permanent marker stains makes it a good idea to follow these 3 golden rules; whichever stain removal method you are using:
- These stains can be tricky, so accept it may take effort and repetition.
- Treat stains as soon as possible, the older the stain, the harder it gets.
- Patch test your chosen methods on discrete areas first.
Whichever surface you are dealing with, stick to these 3 rules and you’ll get much better results.
So… let’s split our permanent marker stains according to surface.
stains on clothing.
1. smol stain gel.
- Wet the stain from the reverse side using cold water.
- Apply smol stain gel directly to the stain and gently pat into the fabric.
- Leave for 5-10 minutes but do not allow the stain gel to dry.
- Wash as normal according to your clothing care instructions.
2. bicarbonate of soda.
- Blot the stain with a clean damp cloth.
- Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda onto the stain.
- Gently rub the powder into the stain using an old toothbrush.
- Rinse the stain with cold water from the reverse side.
- Wash as normal according to your clothing care instructions.
3. salt & lemon.
N.B. This method should only be used on white clothing as lemon juice can act as a bleaching agent on more colourful fabrics.
- Prepare a dish of lemon juice and salt mixed into a paste.
- Dampen the stain with a clean damp cloth.
- Apply the paste to the stain and leave for 5-10 mins.
- Blot the stain with your damp cloth until the mark starts to fade.
- Wash as normal according to your clothing care instructions.
stains on carpet.
1. hand sanitiser.
- Add some clear alcohol based hand sanitiser to a bowl (70% alcohol).
- Using a clean cloth, blot some sanitiser onto the stain.
- Keep blotting at the mark (use a new bit of the cloth each time so you aren’t reapplying the stain).
- Use a clean dry cloth to blot any remaining sanitiser from the carpet and allow to dry.
2. hairspray.
- Spray some hairspray onto the stain (ensure it’s the type that contains alcohol).
- Blot the hairspray into the carpet with a clean cloth.
- Keep blotting at the mark (use a new bit of the cloth each time so you aren’t reapplying the stain).
- Use a clean dry cloth to blot any remaining hairspray from the carpet and allow to dry.
stains on plastic.
1. nail varnish remover.
- Pour nail varnish remover (the type that contains acetone) onto a clean cloth.
- Rub the remover onto the stain that’s sitting on the plastic surface.
- Repeat until the mark has gone, then wipe down with a damp cloth and some multi purpose spray.
2. magic eraser.
- Dampen the magic eraser with water.
- Rub the eraser in circular motions on the stain.
- When the mark has disappeared, wipe down with a damp cloth and some multi purpose spray.
painted walls.
1. washing up liquid.
- Grab a bowl of warm water and add some washing up liquid. Stir.
- Dip a clean cloth into the solution and wring it out.
- Wipe the stained area. Don’t rub too hard… you might remove the paint.
- Allow the wall to dry naturally.
2. hand sanitiser.
- Add some clear alcohol based hand sanitiser to a bowl.
- Dip cotton wool into the sanitiser and rub the stain.
- Use new cotton wool each time the stain dirties the cotton.
- Wipe the surface with a damp cloth and smol multi purpose cleaner.
- Allow the wall to dry naturally.
With all these permanent marker stain removal methods, remember the 3 golden rules mentioned at the start of this blog. With patience and determination you’ll be amazed at the results you can achieve.
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