This saves a lot of scrubbing.
How to get sharpie off wood floor.
You can also try using a dry erase marker.
Dampen a rag slightly with plain water.
Try using a small amount of non acetone nail polish remover on a cotton ball on the permanent marker.
Clean the surface with water and a rag.
To prevent further damage to the stained area apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a hidden area of your floor.
Both inks will come off together.
Create a paste using baking soda and water and gently rub it into the permanent marker spot with a soft cloth.
Together with the new line you will wipe off most of the other line as well.
Alcohol has been successful in removing sharpie ink and paint marker strays from hard surfaces computer keyboards wooden tables countertops and walls included.
Pour 1 teaspoon of isopropyl.
Use a q tip when removing sharpie paint marker ink.
Allow it to sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
Wet the brush with vinegar and gently scrub at the sharpie marker stain to dampen the surface.
Then scrub at the stain again and repeat until the marker is gone.
Select a spot under a rug or covered by a piece of furniture 1 x research source pour teaspoon of isopropyl alcohol onto a rag.
Step 2 squeeze a moderate coating of plain white toothpaste over the sharpie spot.
Use a light circular motion just until marker is gone.
Wipe the step 2 apply the isopropyl alcohol to the stain with a rag.
Once the vinegar is on the stain let it sit for about five minutes.
Rub the rag lightly over the marker stain to remove any ink that may still be wet.
Anonymous wrote magic eraser only works on non porous surfaces and i don t know how porous your hardwood is.
Another thing to try is a method we use when someone has been using permanent markers on whiteboards.
Step 1 test the isopropyl alcohol on a small hidden area.
Take the same permanent marker and trace the lines immediately wiping it off.
Apply with a cotton ball or cloth.
The baking soda acts as a gentle agitator and helps to lift the stain without damaging the wood.