Dry Erase Marker

Updated on December 11, 2008
J.W. asks from Pueblo, CO
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Help! My daughter wrote on a projection screen at my husband's office today with dry erase marker. How can we get it out? The screen is really expensive and is used in sales presentations to clients! Argh!

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B.W.

answers from Denver on

I started laughing when I read this because we just did this a couple of months ago. Get the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. I had never used it before, but my 2 year old daughter took a permanent Sharpie marker and decided to "write" (i.e. scribble over and over) on the printer, the computer keyboard, and my husband's work's projector that we had been borrowing that costs thousands and thousands on dollars. The Magic Eraser took it right off, and we were so relieved! Good luck.

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J.P.

answers from Colorado Springs on

MR. CLEAN MAGIC ERASER!! That's all I can come up with but that got permanent marker off of my mom's micro fiber couch. I didn't read anyone else's responses...probably should go do that now but I would definitely try a Mr. Clean. Those things are amazing! Good luck!!

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C.C.

answers from Denver on

Hi J. - I've heard that baking soda toothpaste and a soft toothbrush or cloth works well to remove any kind of permanent marker. If the surface is clear plastic or has any kind of a shine, dont use the magic eraser as it will scratch.

Good luck with that!

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J.L.

answers from Pueblo on

Hand sanitizer works too. It works great on sharpie pens also.

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J.C.

answers from Casper on

Try using rubbing alcohol on it to see if it comes off.

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S.R.

answers from Salt Lake City on

Try rubbing alcohol.

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C.K.

answers from Denver on

Rubbing alcohol usually gets dry erase marker out. Good luck!!

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S.D.

answers from Fort Collins on

Everyone else seems to like the magic eraser, but if all the other suggestions don't work; WD40 got dry-erase marker off of a plastic screen at our house- spot test first!

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K.D.

answers from Denver on

I've had great success with Mr. Clean Magic Erasers for many things. I think I've seen it recommended on here for dry erase for other things. Don't try the Scotch Brite ones. They're cheaper, but you get what you pay for in my opinion. GL! I hope something works!

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J.S.

answers from Pueblo on

I don't know for sure that this will work but the Magic Erasers work great on many surfaces. I've used it for dry erase markers on the walls.
Good luck!!

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C.H.

answers from Salt Lake City on

I don't know if this will work with the screen, but the only thing I've found to get dry-erase out of my son's clothes is "Murphy Oil Soap" and a toothbrush. Apply the soap, let it sit for a minute, then scrub with the toothbrush for a bit, blot off with a paper towel and keep repeating. At first, it won't seem like it's working at all, but little by little (and it can take a bit of time) it will be gone. Normally I then throw the clothes in the wash, so you'd want to find something that can then clean the screen.

I would test this in a small corner of the screen to make sure the oil doesn't ruin the screen more! Good luck!

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R.A.

answers from Provo on

Try rubbing alcohol. I don't know why but it seems to get ink off of many things.

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R.M.

answers from Denver on

Here is one more thing that you can try. Hairspray. Any kind of hair spray. Spray on and then pat off . Thjis may take several applications but it works on ink. Good luck and god bless

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N.S.

answers from Pocatello on

I've gotten marker off fabrics with those mr clean magic erasers. I had nothing to lose and tried it, amazingly it worked. It might work for the projection screen.??? Good luck!

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L.Y.

answers from Fort Collins on

I just have to laugh so hard. This is one of those stories that will one day bring a smile to your face.... even if you never get it off.

I like Colleen's suggestion the best. Good luck!

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E.G.

answers from Denver on

Use a Q-tip and dunk it lightly into rubbing alcohol. The rubbing alcohol drys quickly and should not harm the equipment. It may take a little time but it should eventually all come off and not leave any residue behind especially when markings are off take a clean Q-tip with another dose of rubbing alcohol back over the entire surface then take a dry Q-tip back over that until any streaks are gone.

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