Expo markers, rubbing alcohol, andkitchen vinegarcan each help you eliminate a stubborn marker stain.

Warning

Keep in mind that some of these cleaning substances are strong stain removers.

While they remove permanent marker, they may also remove the color and pigment of plastic.

person rubbing marker off of a plastic surface

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Rubbing alcohol dissolves the alcohol in the ink, breaking it down and allowing you to wipe it away.

The tip of the marker acts like a finely concentrated scrubber brush, lifting and removing the marks.

Do not scrub too hard or vigorously.

using rubbing alcohol to remove marker

The Spruce / Michele Lee

The marker will eventually fade but should last for months and possibly longer.

Hand sanitizer may remove Sharpie from plastic.

writing over existing marker with a dry erase market

The Spruce / Michele Lee

hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, and baking soda

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Magic eraser scrubbing white wall to remove scuff mark

The Spruce / Sanja Kostic