How to Remove Permanent Marker From Stone

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If your home includes stone, it can be an absolute pain to remove permanent marker stains. Well, this post includes some of the most effective remedies that you can use to get rid of a permanent marker stain from your stone materials quickly and easily! 

Be sure to try the below methods on an inconspicuous spot before applying them to the entire permanent marker stain area. Being extra careful ensures that you don’t damage any of your stone surfaces when trying to remove these marks or paint. 

Rubbing Alcohol

• Pour rubbing alcohol onto the stone surface or onto a cotton ball. 
• Wipe the surface until the stains are gone. 
• Use a clean cloth or towel to wipe the area to remove any rubbing alcohol residue. 

Clean Magic Eraser

• Make the Magic Eraser damp by running water on the sponge and squeezing out the excess liquid. 
• Rub the ink stain until you remove the Sharpie marks.
• Wipe the area clean with a clean cloth or some paper towels. 

Nail Polish Remover

• Apply the nail polish remove to a cotton ball and rub the marker ink until the stain disappears. 
• Use a paper towel to wipe clean the area and get rid of any leftover white stains. 

Hydrogen Peroxide

• Pour the hydrogen peroxide into a cotton ball and rub it directly onto the stain until it disappears. 
• Use a clean cloth to dry the area and wipe away any leftover dry-erase marker stains. 

Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda

• Combine one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide with two tablespoons of baking soda in a small bowl.
• Mix the ingredients until you create a paste. 
• Apply the paste onto the marker stain and use plastic wrap to cover the area. Keep the plastic in place by taping down the sides. 
• Leave the paste on the permanent marker ink overnight before taking the plastic wrap off.
• This is a great stain-removal method. Use a clean damp cloth to rinse the area clean after to remove any leftover marker stains and residue from the solution. 

Toothpaste

• Apply toothpaste to the mark and rub it gently with a cloth until the stain begins to disappear.
• Let the toothpaste soak into the surface for ten minutes before using a wet sponge and warm water to clean the stains completely. 
• Finally, use a paper towel to wipe the surface clean. 

Conclusion

So, that concludes our post on how to easily remove permanent markers from marking your stone materials. This includes stone countertops, marble, and painted walls that are made out of stone.

Hopefully, the details throughout this post have helped you to feel more assured about how to remove an ink stain from stone. Happy cleaning!

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