How to get permanent marker off of vinyl

Q: How do you get permanent marker off vinyl dolls?

Apply acetone to your dolls marker spot using a cotton pad. Pour either rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover into a dish, and dip your cotton pad into it. Rub the cotton pad over the marker spot on the doll. Your marks should start to fade away. Instead of acetone, you can use any alcohol-based cleaner or thinner.

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My three year old son had the exact same artistic juices flowing your daughter had, only mine used black permanent marker on very light beige flooring. Our problem was we didn't have a chance to try to clean it up right away so it was really set in! First, we used a steam mop--no good. Then we used a Magic Eraser (which worked beautifully on the crayon and permanent marker he decided to use on my wood surfaces!), no good. then I tried something called "Everything and the Kitchen Sink" which is all natural and not abrasive. Also, no good. Then I went to this website and another website where I found the most impossibly easy solution to the problem, and it worked! Whitening toothpaste!! We used Crest Whitening toothpaste with Scope, a scotch brite sponge (the scratchy side), hot water and a little bit of elbow grease and it came up in no time. I couldn't believe it! And, our kitchen now smells minty fresh to boot! :-)

January 7, 20140 found this helpful

Had my three year old mark my vinyl floor this morning with black permanant marker and the only thing that worked leaving no marks behind was: Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Foam for Shower. I was amazed!

I have permanent marker on my tan, vinyl couch. I have tried everything under the sun to remove this artwork.I have tried Oops, goofoff, WD-40, magic eraser, 409, Soft Scrub, OxyClean, Lava Soap and rubbing alcohol.

Any more ideas? Help.

Thanks,
Julie

Answers

February 3, 20050 found this helpful

Rubbing alcohol or hairspray (it has alcohol in it).

February 3, 20050 found this helpful

Have you tried non-acetone nail polish remover?
I had sharpie marks on antique furniture and the polish remover brought it right off. Just be sure it is NON-ACETONE.

Hope that helps.

February 3, 20050 found this helpful

Have you tried WD-40 I use it to get marker off of many things but never tried it on vinyl seats but Iused it to get pen off a vinyl purse once.....I think it should work.....

February 7, 20050 found this helpful

Try antibacterial hand gel.

March 20, 20050 found this helpful

try a spray at walmart called oops located in the paint aisle

December 12, 20050 found this helpful

Hi
I went to sleep last nght with permanent marker on my arm and it seems to have rubbed off onto a linal cat doll of mine.
How do i get it off?

I have used, clothe stain remover, toothpaste, hair spray, baking soda, & nailpolish remover. none of which have got it off.

Please help

By Do dah day (Guest Post)

January 17, 20060 found this helpful

I'd like to know. Have marker on vinyl sneakers. Bleach didn't work. May try oven cleaner. Knew someone who cleaned tennis shoe soles with same and worked perfectly.

February 12, 20060 found this helpful

My daughter scribbled permanent marker all over my leather car seats. Nothing is working. Can anyine help?

December 17, 20060 found this helpful

Hi..I read in a women's magazine that BUTTER will get ink and marker off of vinyl and plastic..it says to apply it generously and let it sit for about 45 minutes. The fats in the butter displaces the ink and absorbs it. I tried this trick on my daughters Barbie doll face...after trying everything else to no avail and ...it worked like a charm.

Good Luck

By Debbie Curnes (Guest Post)

September 23, 20070 found this helpful

Comet on a scrub sponge

February 21, 20080 found this helpful

You could also try the magic eraser.

April 19, 20080 found this helpful

I just used the most awesome stuff to take permanent marker off a vinyl folding chair! It's called Goof Off - the Ultimate Remover and is available at Home Depot, Lowe's and most paint stores for about 5.00 a can. It took the marker off without any scrubbing or damage to the chair - good as new!

Have you ever noticed just how much vinyl there is around? Chances are, no matter where you live or work, you come into contact with vinyl at least once a day. The reason for this is rather simple since you can find vinyl in everything from automobiles, to your kitchen, to wallets. With so much vinyl around, and with permanent markers coming in a close second, it only stands to reason that eventually you will end up needing to remove permanent marker from vinyl at some point. It's a good thing then that removing permanent marker from vinyl doesn't need to be a very difficult operation, if the proper precautions are taken.

Rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol has wonderful cleaning properties, particularly when used against ink stains such as permanent marker. Keep in mind though that there can be a few problems when using rubbing alcohol to remove permanent marker from vinyl. The main problem is that vinyl will sometimes absorb the rubbing alcohol, which can end up damaging the vinyl more than it was with the stain. Instead of pouring the rubbing alcohol directly onto the vinyl, get a clean white rag damp with the alcohol and begin to gently wipe away the permanent marker. You may need to replace the rag, or at the very least reapply the rubbing alcohol a few times, but this should remove the permanent marker with little or no problem.
WD-40. When removing permanent marker from vinyl, WD-40 can be used in much the same way that rubbing alcohol can. Be sparing when you use this chemical to do any cleaning on vinyl, since it too can dry out some types of vinyl, and cause it to crack. Spray some of the WD-40 onto a clean paper towel, and then begin wiping the permanent marker away. You will probably need to replace the paper towel a couple of times until you have completely removed the permanent marker, but that is ok. Just be sure to reapply some of the WD-40 every time you use a new paper towel.
Specialized cleaners. There are specialized cleaners that you can pick up at automotive parts stores that will help you clean vinyl especially well. While this method is usually a little more expensive than using rubbing alcohol, or WD-40, it is very effective in getting rid of permanent marker stains from your vinyl. Simply select a type that you prefer, and follow the directions that are listed on the back.
More of the same. If the piece of vinyl is small enough, you can always simply hide the stain. In this case, this would be done by simply using the same marker or type of marker to color the rest of the vinyl until it matches all over. For example, this method would work best if you were trying to cover up a permanent marker stain on a vinyl wallet.

How do you remove dried permanent marker?

Rubbing alcohol, hand sanitiser, hairspray, nail polish remover, or non-gel toothpaste can all be used to remove permanent marker from everyday fabric items like clothes, pillows, or bedsheets.

How do you get permanent marker off vinyl dolls?

Apply acetone to your doll's marker spot using a cotton pad. Pour either rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover into a dish, and dip your cotton pad into it. Rub the cotton pad over the marker spot on the doll. Your marks should start to fade away. Instead of acetone, you can use any alcohol-based cleaner or thinner.