Permanent Marker Stain Removal from Wood Furniture
Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Furniture Cleaning and other Cleaning topics.
Permanent Marker Stain Removal from Wood Furniture
To remove a permanent marker stain from wood furniture, there are a few options available. You could try WD-40, non-gel toothpaste, or possibly baby wipes. Also, I'd suggest a bit of alcohol on a white cloth or paper towel, or visiting an office supply store to get a commercial felt pen ink remover. I would also recommend trying the method you choose on an inconspicuous area of the wood first to ensure that it doesn't damage the finish.
Comments
8/4/2006 10:23:47 PMColleen said:
My 3 year old wrote with red marker on our hardwood floor! I tried baby wipes and that wasn't working. I switched to alcohol and that worked! The marks are gone! Thank you so much.
5/21/2007 8:53:40 AM
Cyrille said:
We tried Goo Gone on the marker on the furniture, followed by alcohol and it looks good as new.
8/1/2007 11:17:11 AM
linda said:
My Grandson colored on a white piece of paper that bled through onto my beautiful wooden table. I took a "dry eraser marker pen" (used on white boards) and scribbled directly over each line. In a few minutes I simply wiped it with a paper towel and the markings were gone.
10/29/2007 5:23:13 PM
Leslie Hunt said:
Sharpie on our most expensive piece of furniture--alcohol took it off immediately! Thanks
1/28/2008 3:07:02 PM
shelly said:
WOW..my coffee table was ruined with my kids markers..I had tried everything (I thought) then as a last resort before throwing it away I googled for a solution and this wesite came up. So I tried the toothpaste and I was AMAZED>>>IT ACTUALLY WORKS!!!!!!!! A scotchbrite sponge, a little water, toothpaste and very little elbow grease...and the pen was all entirely GONE...my table honestly is back to new,...THANKYOU!!!
9/10/2008 12:41:24 AM
bill said:
I have had good luck a magic eraser(any brand will do). Took the sharpie right off the wood with no damage and no hard scrubbing
4/28/2009 5:24:08 PM
Aliyssa said:
my dauter used a black permanate maker on her bed and we tried organic tooth paste and wiped it right out! I dont know how but I did thank you so much !
9/14/2011 11:57:58 PM
Honesty said:
Aerosol hairspray removes permanent marker...
11/9/2011 9:06:17 PM
CJ said:
My son was completing a project and used permanent marker on my wood dining room table.I used Arm and Hammer toothpaste. Mark disappered after vigorously scrubbing for about 5mins. I recommend it for tough stains. Good luck.
| Guru Spotlight |
| Sheri Ann Richerson |
