Are your walls covered in marker from little artists living at your home? Removing marker off your wall is easier than ever!
Do you have an artist in the family? Are you looking for an easy way of removing marker off your wall without scrubbing or hurting your back?
This recipe is easy to put together with basic at-home ingredients. I’m also including simple tips that will help provide a bit of sanity to your already hectic day.
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I did an article not long ago about removing marker from the couch. We have a child who decided our couch would be their new art project. The markers and colors were everywhere!
Half of me was really impressed.Way to go, kid! You drew a circle, that’s fantastic! The other part of my mind was screaming in sheer panic,You drew on the couch! What were you thinking!?….Never mind, you’re only 2, you are probably thinking this would be a great idea and lots of fun!
I know I shouldn’t care about the couch or the walls being covered in markers. The child is more important and my husband and I bought our couch years ago.
Yet, I do care.
Part of me feels like cleaning a home where toddlers live is like brushing your teeth with Oreo’s in your mouth. It’s difficult and just can’t happen.
But, don’t lose hope or faith. There is an easier way!
After my child made his beautiful artwork on our walls I thought back to the couch. I wondered if the same mixture that worked wonders on the couch would do the same for the wall.
It did! I was so happy!
Removing Marker Off Your Wall: Easy Recipe & Tips
Here is a list of the supplies that you need. If you don’t have a magic eraser cleaning pad, you can use a washcloth.
I am biased towards these wonderful cleaning pads and use them on practically everything when cleaning time comes. If you do have one, use it, it’ll make life a lot easier for you. If you don’t, don’t panic. Just use a washcloth.
Supplies Needed:
Magic Eraser Cleaning Pad(you can see mine is well loved and used from the photograph). This pad has been the warrior of removing many markings off walls and couches.
A small or medium-sized bowl containing the mixture. Depending on how much of a mess you are cleaning up will determine how big your bowl needs to be.
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent.
1 Tablespoon of white vinegar.
2 cups of warm water.
You will first want to mix these three ingredients in a small or medium-sized bowl. With the mess, my child made I still had liquid remaining after cleaning up. And if you have to make a second batch to finish your cleaning that’s okay.
The pictures above are the artistic renderings of my child. Thankfully he didn’t get very far on his work.
Dip your cleaning pad or washcloth into the water and start wiping down the walls. There will be no need to scrub. The white vinegar is where the magic happens.
After wiping the marker, take your dry washcloth and wipe down the walls as to remove the liquids. This will help your walls dry faster as well.
Above are pictures of the wall after being treated with the white vinegar mixture. You can’t even tell there was a marker on the wall. This is one of the easiest cleaning hacks you will find!
Trust me when I say, as a mother with little ones, I completely understand how important it is to make life as easy as possible.
The thing I love most about this easy recipe is you won’t be scrubbing for very long and you won’t be hurting your back bending over.
Leave a comment and tell us more about your favorite cleaning hack or tip.
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Start by placing a small amount of baking soda onto a damp sponge. Gently rub the sponge over the stain in a circular motion and rinse off the area. You may need to repeat the process a few times, but it is an effective way to remove the marker.
Start by placing a small amount of baking soda onto a damp sponge. Gently rub the sponge over the stain in a circular motion and rinse off the area. You may need to repeat the process a few times, but it is an effective way to remove the marker.
Baking soda: Apply baking soda to the stained area and make a paste by adding a few drops of water. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush, gently scrub the stained area with the paste. Rinse the affected area with water and pat it dry with a clean cloth.
Vinegar/lemon juice: Acids, like vinegar and lemon juice, can be effective against permanent marker stains. Though they are mildly acidic in nature, they can still dissolve mineral deposits, dirt, grease, and grime. White vinegar is also antibacterial and works best on synthetic fibers.
Dampen a cotton ball or swab with nail polish remover. Gently dab the paint marker stain with the nail polish remover-soaked cotton ball or swab. Allow the nail polish remover to sit on the stain for a few minutes. Use a clean cloth or paper towel to wipe away the dissolved paint marker.
Hydrogen Peroxide: Dampen a cotton ball or microfiber towel with hydrogen peroxide. Rub the ink mark and blot away the ink with a clean towel. Boost the cleaning power by sprinkling the stain with some baking soda to add a gentle abrasive.
Here are tips to remove it from various objects and surfaces. Carpet- White vinegar and Dawn dishwashing detergent. Let set and scrub with a toothbrush. Clothing- Hairspray or hand sanitizer and Dawn dishwashing detergent.
First, pour a bit of hydrogen peroxide onto a dry cloth and scrub the stained area. Secondly, take some rubbing alcohol on a separate dry cloth and scrub the stain again. This one-two punch should be able to knock that stain right out!
With the help of Windex, you can get rid of any stain or ghosting on your surface. The key to cleaning chalk marker off glass surfaces is to allow the Windex to sit on the surface for five minutes and gently wipe off your artwork.
It works magically like a bleach-based ink eraser. Remember not to rub more than thrice as it can make the paper wrinkled more or even tear. Even while rubbing for the first time, the cheap paper begins to wrinkle. After erasing all the ink, use a paper towel to soak extra residue of lemon juice.
First, carefully wipe the wall with a rag and soapy water. If the marker is fresh, this may work to remove Junior's latest abstract drawing. Make a paste of 3 parts baking soda and 1 part water. Spread the paste on the permanent marker stain and rub gently to remove the stain.
Lemon is a well-known natural cleaner for your home, and lemon essential oil is great for removing permanent marker on painted walls. The acidic lemon and oil work together to gently coax the stain off of the surface without removing the paint.
Rubbing alcohol, methylated spirits, and antibacterial hand gels should be applied until the area becomes wet, and hairspray should be applied thickly to the area (the stain should feel a little damp and sticky). Leave the solvent on the stain for 15 minutes, giving it time to break down the bonds.
For painted walls, you can use a few methods for removing permanent marker. WD-40: Hold an absorbent cloth on the wall under the marker stain to catch any drips and spray the stain directly with WD-40. Wipe away the stain with a clean, dry rag.
Use a gentle circular scrubbing motion. You can also try white toothpaste or white shaving cream by applying it directly on the stain and leaving it for a couple of minutes before wiping it off with a rag or soft brush. Another option is to make a paste by mixing 3 parts baking soda with 1 part water.
Rubbing alcohol, methylated spirits, and antibacterial hand gels should be applied until the area becomes wet, and hairspray should be applied thickly to the area (the stain should feel a little damp and sticky). Leave the solvent on the stain for 15 minutes, giving it time to break down the bonds.
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