How to Get Marker Out of Comforter

How to Get Marker Out of Comforter


Using a permanent marker is great for a range of things, such as taking notes, writing on surfaces, or drawing. However, accidentally getting permanent ink stains on your white comforter can be a pain.

Below, you can read through the best cleaning tips that work to remove permanent marker stains from your comforter. The steps are simple, and it will only take you a few minutes to not only understand but to actually begin removing permanent marker stains straight away. 

Rubbing Alcohol

Rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer can be used to clean your stained surface. Be extra careful when using alcohol to remove ink by wearing gloves if you have sensitive hands. 

You may want to test the rubbing alcohol on a small area of your fabric before applying it to the marker spot. This ensures that it doesn’t damage your fabric.

  • Apply the rubbing alcohol to a clean cloth or cotton ball. 
  • Rub it onto the stain in circular motions until you remove the permanent marker ink. 
  • Be sure not to scrub the ink stain too hard as it can make the dry-erase maker worse. 
  • If the stained fabric isn’t completely free from the stain, keep applying the solution and rubbing it gently. 
  • Use warm water to rinse your comforter or put it into the washing machine.

Acetone Nail Polish Remover

  • Place an old towel underneath the bed sheets before applying nail polish remover to a clean cloth or cotton swab.
  • Rub it directly onto the dry-erase marker stains until the ink fades away.
  • Once you’ve removed the stain from your delicate fabrics, use dry paper towels to wipe the area clean and put the fabric into the washing machine. 

Vinegar

  • Combine one tablespoon of distilled white vinegar with one tablespoon of dish soap and two cups of cold water.
  • Mix the solution in a bowl and dip a clean cloth or sponge in the solution.
  • Dab the stain gently and let it sit on the marker stain for a few seconds before drying it with a paper towel.
  • You can repeat this process several times to remove ink stains from the stained area. 
  • Wipe the area clean and machine wash the fabrics to thoroughly clean any leftover residue. 

Baking Soda

  • Combine one tablespoon of baking soda with cold water in a small bowl.
  • Mix the ingredients until it forms a paste and spread it across the Sharpie ink stain. 
  • Use a gentle circular motion to rub the paste into the stain and leave it to soak in for 10 minutes. 
  • You should then wipe off the solution and throw the fabric into the wash.
  • You can also add a small amount of toothpaste to this solution for extra stubborn stains. 

Also read: How to Set Permanent Marker on Fabric

Conclusion

So, that concludes our post on how to clean permanent marker stains from your white fabric. Hopefully, you’ve gained some useful tips from this post and feel more confident about how to make a powerful stain remover from home. These tips can be used to remove Sharpie stains from almost anything, including clothing, carpet, walls with paint, and more.


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