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    How do you remove permanent marker from porcelain?
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    Spraying the permanent marker with hairspray works well on porcelain. Let the hairspray sit for 30-60 seconds before wiping the area with a soft cloth. If the ink still remains, you can either repeat this process or use products like a Magic Eraser or acetone nail polish remover.
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    How do you get permanent marker off a plastic surface?
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    Rubbing alcohol and hairspray typically work well for removing permanent marker off of hard plastic surfaces. You can also try acetone nail polish remover.
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    How do you get permanent marker off of a countertop?
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    Usually a liquid bleach product, like Soft Scrub, easily removed permanent marker. You can also try acetone nail polish remover or hairspray to lift the ink off of your countertop.
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    How do I remove permanent marker from a rubber face of a baby doll?
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    Rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover should remove the permanent marker stain on a rubber baby doll face.
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    How can I get magic marker off of my white chest of drawers?
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    As mentioned in the article, you should first try wiping it with vinegar and letting toothpaste sit on the stain for a few minutes. If the stain is still present, you can try a Magic Eraser or one of the more abrasive options listed, like hairspray or rubbing alcohol.
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    What can I do to remove any resiude?
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    You can remove sharpie marks off of a whiteboard by writing over it with the Expo pen.
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    Does this work on Lego?
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    Yes. The dry erase method works especially well on Lego bricks.
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    How can I remove permanent marker from a leather pocketbook?
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    You could probably use rubbing alcohol. Just wipe the pocketbook down with a soft cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol. It should come right off.
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    What's the easiest one to use?
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    It depends on the surface. Check a variety of methods in an inconspicuous location to determine what will work best for you.
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    I have white trainers that have been stained with alcohol markers. Will any of these work?
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    Yes. Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
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    How can I remove permanent marker from my shiny handbag?
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    You could probably use rubbing alcohol. Just wipe the pocketbook down with a soft cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol. It should come right off.
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    What will remove sharpie from aluminum?
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    You can try to use rubbing alcohol, as it is usually successfully in removing sharpie from different materials.
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    How do I remove Sharpie marker from white poster board?
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    You could try rubbing alcohol, but nothing is going to remove the marker completely. Just get a new poster board.
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    Will this work on a wood desk?
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    Yes, it should, especially the nail polish remover and rubbing alcohol methods.
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    How do I remove Sharpie marker from a dryer?
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    Use nail polish remover.
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    How can I remove permanent marker from cardboard?
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    Cardboard is probably too porous to allow the possibility of removing permanent marker from it.
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    Will these work on plastic?
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    It depends on the hardness and porousness of the plastic. Some plastic will absorb the marker.
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    Will this work on plastic phone cases?
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    Nail varnish remover can sometimes strip the surface, so be careful. Hairspray should be okay.
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