10 Clever Ways to Remove Permanent Marker from Any Surface

Publish date: 2024-05-01

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Whiteboard

Accidentally using a permanent marker on a whiteboard is a common mistake, and it’s actually easy to fix. To remove the stain, color over the permanent marker stain with a whiteboard marker, and it should easily wipe away with a whiteboard eraser. Click here to see how it works. Bonus tip: This trick also works to remove permanent marker from stainless steel appliances!

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Skin

Ever have a Sharpie leak on your hands while writing? It’s frustrating, for sure, but it’s also easy to erase with makeup remover wipes. Simply rub the wipes in a circular motion over the stain to lift the stain off of the skin. Another option is standard rubbing alcohol, but that may irritate sensitive skin.

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