How to Get Dry Erase Marker Off Wall

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If you’ve been having a tough time removing dry-erase markers from your walls, you’re in the right place. 

The post below outlines some of the quickest and easiest methods to remove permanent marker stains from your walls without damaging them. So, the next time you find that your child has drawn on the wall with a dry-erase marker, you can feel more assured about how to get rid of it. 

Rubbing Alcohol

Rubbing alcohol is one of the most effective ways to remove dry-erase marker stains from your wall surface. Ideally, the alcohol content should be 45% or more to work best. Be extra careful when using rubbing alcohol to erase a mark from your wall as your skin may be sensitive to it.

Simply apply the solution to a cotton ball and wipe the new marker stains in a circular motion. The marker ink should come off fairly easily with this method. You can then lightly wipe the wall clean with a paper towel to remove any residue. 

Melamine Sponge

A melamine sponge can be used to clean a range of surface stains – permanent marker stains included. Create a damp sponge with warm water and scrub the dry-erase marker stain until it begins to vanish. 

Use a rag to dry the wall as an effective way to remove residue marks.

Nail Polish Remover With Acetone 

If you have any nail polish remover at home, you can use it as a powerful stain remover. The acetone that it contains gives it the same effect as the rubbing alcohol without damaging your paint.

Apply the nail polish remover to cotton balls and wipe the marked area with circular motions until the stain begins to disappear. You can leave the nail polish remover on the surface for a few minutes before using a clean wet rag to wash the wall. 

Hair Spray 

Hairspray is another common item that you may have laying around that can be used to remove ink stains from your walls. Start by spraying the stained area and leaving it to soak into the wall for a couple of minutes.

Grab a damp cloth and rub the area until the stain is gone. Then, use a clean dry cloth to wipe the wall. You may have to repeat the process to get dry-erase marker spots off your painted walls.

You may want to spray a small amount of hairspray on a small unnoticed area of your wall before going ahead with this method as some people find that it can remove paint. 

Once you’re done, add dish soap to a bucket to make soapy water and gently rinse the area clean.

Conclusion

After reading through this post, you’ll hopefully be feeling a lot more at ease when it comes to cleaning dry-erase marker stains from your walls.

You can also feel freer to use permanent markers at home without being worried about how to remove stains. Be sure to try out the methods mentioned in this post to clean a white wall without damaging it. 

Also read: How to Get Marker Off Wall

FAQs

Can you use baking soda to get rid of marker stains on walls?

You can combine a small amount of baking soda with white toothpaste in a small bowl. Mix them until you form a paste and use an old toothbrush to rub the mixture into the stain. Don’t scrub too hard to prevent damaging your paint.

You can then wipe off the baking soda and toothpaste with a cotton pad or cloth.

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