permanant marker on siding

[Christine]

SunflowerDoes anyone know how to clean permanant marker off house siding as my little one has gone down the house with this marker and I can't get it off! Thank you

[Anorack Ted of Littlehampton]

Does anyone know how to clean permanant marker off house siding as my little one has gone down the house with this marker and I can't get it off! Thank you

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NEW Method!

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Old Method

1.. Sponge with a small amount of dry cleaning solvent 2.. Blot 3.. Mix one teaspoon of a mild pH balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of lukewarm water 4.. Blot 5.. Dab with Rubbing Isopropyl Alcohol 6.. Blot 7.. Sponge with clean water 8.. Blot Note: Always test an inconspicuous area for colorfastness, etc. before treating the exposed area. Also note that certain stains are permanent.

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[Iggy]

replying to Anorack Ted of Littlehampton, Iggy wrote: Isopropyl Alcohol removes permanent marker from most things with some light rubbing or scrubbing. Apply to a paper towel from a larger bottle or even use first aid kit type alcohol swabs. It does not harm nor dull the surface and just removes the marker. Very old marks can also be lightened dramatically, but sanding with steel wool or sandpaper will be needed to remove the old marks entirely.

[noahenholm]

To remove permanent marker from vinyl floor. You can use acetone, Many individuals have claimed success with nail polish remover in removing permanent markers from vinyl and other surfaces. Let me caution you that acetone-based treatments evaporate fast, so you may need to use more of them to remove larger stains.