How to Get Sharpie Off Computer Screen



If you find Sharpie ink marks on your TV screens or computer monitors, you’ll be glad to hear that you can completely remove the marker ink stains. 

Many parents find that adult supervision is necessary when kids are doing art projects. However, it only takes a few seconds for them to mark other non-porous surfaces which can be challenging to clean, such as a TV screen or a laptop monitor. 

This post below includes some of the most effective cleaning methods to remove permanent marker stains from your computer screens. 

Rubbing Alcohol

  • Apply the isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a clean soft cloth and gently rub the permanent ink on your laptop screen until it begins to come off. Be sure not to apply too much pressure to the screen.
  • Next, use a microfiber cloth to gently wipe the area and completely remove any permanent ink.

Dry Erase Marker

The solvent contained in dry-erase markers makes them effective for removing old permanent marker ink.

  • Use a black Sharpie to cover the ink stains. 
  • Use a clean cloth or paper towel to wipe the laptop screen.
  • Be sure not to let the ink dry for too long. You want the dry-erase marker ink to seep into the old ink stains, but it still needs to be wet so that you can wipe it away easily. 
  • If the marker stain proves stubborn, repeat the process. 

Nail Polish Remover

The acetone contained in nail polish remover makes it a great solution to remove Sharpie marks from your laptop screen. 

  • Apply a small amount of nail polish remover to a cotton ball and gently wipe the area to remove permanent marker stains.
  • Once the ink stains are gone completely, use paper towels or a clean cloth to wipe the area. 

Baking Soda 

  • Combine baking soda with water in a small bowl and mix it until it forms a paste.
  • Rub it over the dry-erase marker inks and rub it in gently until the stain starts to disappear.
  • Once you’ve removed the ink stains, use a clean soft cloth to wipe the area clean.

White Toothpaste

  • The toothpaste step involves applying some gel toothpaste to a suede cloth.
  • Use it to wipe the marker stain from your screen, being extra careful not to use too much pressure.
  • Use a clean cloth to wipe the area clean once the stain is gone to remove any toothpaste residue.

Also read: How to Remove Permanent Marker From Vinyl

Conclusion

After reading through our post on how to remove Sharpies marks from your laptop screens, we hope that you’re feeling more assured about how to remove such stains. These methods can save you a lot of time and hassle by not having to buy new laptops or monitors!

FAQs

Can you prevent permanent marker ink from damaging computer screens?

Yes! You can put a screen protector that covers your laptop screen and shields it from any potential future damage from a dry-erase pen.

Screen protectors are see-through sheets that fit around your computer screen. You can find protectors that fit the exact measurements of your screen. 


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