How to Get Marker Off Wall

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Finding permanent marker stains on your painted walls can be incredibly frustrating, even if they’re in the most inconspicuous area. However, you’ll be glad to hear that there are several approaches to removing marker stains that are easy and effective. 

After reading through the steps below, you’ll be feeling more assured about how to remove Sharpie marks or your children’s artwork on your walls. 

Rubbing Alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol is used for this method due to how quick and powerful it is when it comes to getting rid of stains. 

To start, put the alcohol into a spray bottle as it’s easier to use. Grab a cotton ball and spray it in the solution until it’s soaked. Rub the marker stains on the wall with the soaked cotton ball using a circular motion. 

Put some elbow grease into it until the cotton swab starts to become discoloured. When this happens, throw it away and repeat the process with a new piece of cotton until you remove stains. Rinse and wipe the wall to remove any leftover residue and your wall should be free from marks. 

You may want to be careful and search for some gloves with this method to protect your hands.

Magic Erasers

Magic Eraser is a popular method that people turn to when removing marker stains from non-porous surfaces, such as walls. 

Put warm water in a bowl and use a soft cloth to apply the water gently to your wall. Next, use the magic eraser to scrub the stained area until the stain disappears. 

Toothpaste & Lemon Juice

If you’re in desperate need to remove marker stains from your walls but don’t have the above items, you can use a combination of white toothpaste and lemon juice. These are common household items that you may already have stocked at home. 

To make the solution, grab a bowl and fill it with warm water before adding a small quantity of toothpaste. Next, add the juice from one lemon and mix the solution with a spoon until the toothpaste has completely dissolved. 

Carefully dab a cotton swab into the solution and start scrubbing he walls. This method takes more work compared to the others mentioned in this post. Therefore, be prepared to scrub the wall continuously until the marker stain has been cleaned. 

Use a damp cloth after to wipe the wall and remove any residue.

Conclusion

So, that concludes our post on removing Sharpie marks off your walls. Permanent markers can be great for writing things down and doing artwork, however, they can also be a pain to remove from surfaces, especially white walls.

Be sure to follow the steps and you’ll have an easy time getting rid of stains!

FAQs

Can you clean marker stains off a painted wall without ruining it?

Dish soap is a popular cleaning solution that people use when removing stains from their walls without ruining the latex paint. This is because dish soap isn’t among the abrasive cleaners which means you won’t damage the paint. Due to how dish soap is weaker, it may take extra effort in removing permanent marker stains – it’s still important to gently rub the surface to avoid any damage.

Can you use nail polish remover to remove a permanent marker stain?

Nail polish removers contain alcohol or acetone which can be effective at breaking down stains. Having said that, nail polish remover is best for removing marker stains from porous materials instead of walls. 

Can you use baking soda to remove permanent marker stains?

Combining baking soda with vinegar can be a fantastic solution to remove tough stains. Combine one teaspoon of baking soda with a splash of vinegar in a bowl of warm water. Soak a clean cloth in the solution and scrub the stain in circular motions. 

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