How to Clean Permanent Marker off White Cabinets

Oh no! My son did the same recently to my oak colored drawers... Well I used a white eraser I grabbed from my kids' school pencil box. I'd give it a try. But like you, I still have some trace of black sharpie, so I'll be reading too!

My son got sharpie marker all over my kitchen floor and I was able to get it off by rubbing it with toothpaste. It has to be white toothpaste, not a gel. It's a little less toxic than some of the other ways to remove marker.

Try dipping a Q-tip in bleach and tracing over the marks gently - follow the wood grain as much as you can then wipe with a wet cloth and buff dry to get the bleach residue off.
Or Goof-Off may work - but it's really stinky.

Try WD-40 or break cleaner..They get permanent marker off of almost anything.

Try the Mr Clean magic eraser sponge. I use that when nothing works and it does the job great. I really should make it easier on myself and just use it the first time
B.

have you tried spraying hairspray on it and then wiping it off or possibly tooth paste (I would use the plain white varity)

try softscrub or, believe it or not, sunscreen!

try rubbing alcohol!! It usually works. Try a small "not easily seen area" first to test to see if it will tarnish, etc. Fingernail polish should also work -- but it's more harsh rubbing alcohol.

Good Luck

Try a product called Goof Off, sold where you buy paint.

You can try Borax. It has enough grit to it, that it might work. But it might also scratch, so check it on a small corner.

Magic Eraser by Arm and Hammer. Definetly works I had white cabinets and my daughter did the same thing. It may take a little paint off as you take off the marker but not enough to tell, you just use water and it comes right off with the Eraser it will turn into pieces as you use it though! Good luck! It was the only thing I found that works!

Magic Eraser by Arm and Hammer. It works wonders!

I worked in a preschool for a long time and crayons ,perment marker and other things would always seem to get where you didnt want them. This sounds weird but it really works. Wd 40 is what we use to remove lots of stuff use that then wipe it with your regular cleaner. I used it the other day to get crayon and marker off my daughters wall. it also works fast.

G.,

Hand sanitizer usually will get anything out- try it.

Good luck!

Molly

I got permanent black marker out of my brand new carpet with hairspray. So, i'd try that.

just more rubbing alchohol and elbow grease....

Something I have used in teaching is the white board spray cleaner. I don't know if it will work for you but it has worked on almost everything I have tried it on and it comes off easily.

Hairspray and then a little baking powder for the residue.

Have you tried Goo Gone? I was going to suggest the Magic Eraser, so I am not sure what would help now.

My daughter got red ink on our wood floor and I haven't been able to get the last traces of pink out, so if something works, let me know.

Good luck!

--C.

clorox bleach pen or a little bleach water?

Aquanet aerosol hair spray, extra-hold, in the white can.

When you do finally get it off, repost a bulletin and let us know what worked!!!

Thanks!

I was able to get sharpie markers off of our kitchen chairs and baseboards using the Magic Eraser. You can also try WD40 or hairspray.

I didn't read all the responses but would suggest using Soft Scrub. I'm a housecleaner and use it on those hard to get off stains (just don't push too hard when scrubbing because you can take off the paint if you're too rough). Just try it on a little spot and see if that works. I do NOT use those green scrubbing pads because the green just comes off on whatever you're scrubbing. I would use either just a sponge or the pink ones with a white scrubber on one side is fine too.
Good luck!!

How about nail polish remover?

Since you already tried all the alcohol based products, try clorox clean up or straight bleach. When my son "decorated" my kitchen, there were spots that I actually had to use bleach mixed with alcohol. Make sure you are very well ventilated but it worked!

Try the Magic Eraser sponge. I just got a bunch of very old, caked on adhesive on of a fire place mantle. Just rub very gently as these sponges are very strong.

SOL-U-MEL works great for things like that. EPA certified and non-toxic!

rubbing alcohol should work. It worked on my white board. Any alcohol based product should work.
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