How do you remove permanent marker from a wood table?

Joy Armstrong
by Joy Armstrong
  5 answers
  • Suzette Suzette on Oct 06, 2017

    Hi Joy, Try using a white eraser! Here's a link from others who have tried this: https://www.thriftyfun.com/Removing-Permanent-Marker-from-Wood-Furniture-1.html


    Good luck!

  • Fix It Jen Fix It Jen on Oct 06, 2017

    Try rubbing alcohol. Don't scrub too hard though, you don't want to ruin the finish.

  • 62q10370829 62q10370829 on Oct 06, 2017

    Try a drop of goooff on a rag & rub the spot lightly. & I have used comet (not powder) but just a tab with sos pad.

  • William William on Oct 06, 2017

    ONE

    Take some isopropyl alcohol and pour a fair amount onto a clean cloth.

    Apply the cloth directly to the stain and rub until the marker stain begins to transfer.

    Rinse the affected area with water and pat dry.


    TWO

    Take a bit of white toothpaste (not gel).

    Apply the toothpaste directly onto the marker stain.

    Rub the toothpaste using a damp rag. You’ll want to rub the affected area for a few minutes until the cloth can easily slide across the wood surface.

    Rinse the rag you used with water and rub the wood surface until the toothpaste is no longer visible.

    The marker stain should no longer be there. If any marker residue remains, repeat steps 1 through 4 until the stain has disappeared completely.


    THREE

    Using nail polish remover, pour a bit of it onto the marker stain.

    Scrub the permanent marker stain using a paper towel. It should gradually begin to lift off of the wood.



  • try magic eraser