Removing Sharpie from Clothes
You have just discovered that someone has accidentally marked your favorite shirt with a permanent marker. How do you get it out? It might seem like a lost cause, but there are a few ways to remove sharpie from clothes!
Things You Will Need
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Windex
- Hairspray
- Toothpaste
- Q-tip
- Toilet Paper
Removing Sharpie with Rubbing Alcohol
Begin by dampening a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and dabbing at the sharpie mark. Don’t rub too hard as this may cause the mark to spread. Continue dabbing until the stain begins to lift. Repeat this process as necessary, and then launder the item as usual.
Removing Sharpie with Windex
Spray the area with Windex and allow it to soak into the fabric. Rub the affected area with a clean, white cloth and the stain should begin to lift. Wash as usual.
Removing Sharpie with Hairspray
Spray the stain with hairspray and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Rub the area with a clean cloth and the stain should begin to lighten. Wash as usual.
Removing Sharpie with Toothpaste
Apply a small amount of toothpaste onto the stained area. Rub the toothpaste gently in a circular motion with your finger. The stain should begin to lighten. Rinse with cool water and wash as usual.
Removing Sharpie with Toilet Paper
Cover the stain with a single ply of toilet paper. Spray the toilet paper with hairspray. Press the toilet paper into the fabric and rub gently. The stain should begin to lighten. Repeat this process as necessary and then launder the item.
Conclusion
While it may seem impossible, removing sharpie from clothing is possible! Try one of the methods above or experiment with a few different ones until you find the one that works best for you.