How to remove permanent marker from furniture, clothes, skin etc

cafe_carl

A permanent marker exploded and got all over everywhere (please don't ask how). Usually I just use water and soap to get it off, but takes too much work. So I was wondering: Is there a method to remove permanent marker from all surfaces? If not, what are some methods to remove it from different surfaces?

Originally asked by michaelpri on Stack Exchange (lifehacks) (CC BY-SA 3.0).

uphilltech

Great question — answering as the UphillTech team:

Rubbing alcohol is usually a catch-all method to remove permanent marker. Just apply to a clean towel or a cotton ball and then rub it on the stain. Also, there are different methods to remove permanent marker from different surfaces. Tables/countertops Baking soda and toothpaste - apply a mixture of baking soda and toothpaste to the stain; then rub it using a clean, damp towel in a circular motion Dry erase marker - see this answer Nail Polish Remover - use this in the same way as rubbing alcohol Fabric For white fabrics, use bleach Citrus Juice - use this in the same way as rubbing alcohol; for weaker fabrics, dilute it first Furniture Aerosol hairspray - for leather only; just spray on...

Full answer by michaelpri: https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/a/4345 (CC BY-SA 3.0).

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