We’ve rounded up four ways to get pen stains off of wallsusing household staplesyou probably already have around.

Here’s how to get pen off the wall.

Here’s how:

Why Magic Erasers Work

Magic Erasers and melamine sponges are abrasives.

Stain on oil-based painted wall cleaned with melamine sponge

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They’re made of melamine foam, which acts like a super-fine sandpaper on a microscopic level.

When they’re rubbed against a surface, they can remove stains and marks that sit on top.

Here’s how to use it to get rid of pen marks on your walls.

Cleaning the wall surface with rubbing alcohol

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It’s often much easier to get pen off of painted doors than off of painted walls.

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Clemson University Cooperative Extension.

Melamine sponge with water passing over wall with flat paint

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Toothpaste added to crayon line on wall with finger

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Microfiber cloth dampened with white vinegar and water wiping wax residue

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