How to Remove Dry Marker From a Wood Table

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Published: Sep 30, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • Water-displacing spray
  • Cloths
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Small bowl
  • Cotton swab
  • Non-oily hairspray

These boards typically have a white, smooth surface that does not allow the marker to adhere to it. Removing the dry marker from anything other than the intended board can be quite difficult but not impossible.

  1. Apply water-displacing spray to a white cloth. Gently rub the dry marker stains with the cloth in a circular motion. Continue applying the spray and rubbing until the dry marker is removed.

  2. Pour rubbing alcohol into a small bowl, if the stain persists. Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol. Rub the dry marker stain with the saturated cotton swab. Wipe the wood table clean with a damp cloth.

  3. Spray a non-oily hairspray directly on the dry marker stains, if the stain is still visible. Allow the hairspray to sit on the wood table for several minutes, but do not allow it to dry on the table. Gently rub the hairspray in a circular motion with a damp cloth. Repeat the process until you have removed the dry marker. Wipe the table clean with a damp cloth.

Warnings

Alternatively, you can use acetone nail polish remover to remove the dry marker stain, but nail polish remover can take the finish off your wood table.

Photo Credits

White board isolated on whited image by TekinT from Fotolia.com

White board isolated on whited image by TekinT from Fotolia.com

Amanda Flanigan

Amanda Flanigan began writing professionally in 2007. Flanigan has written for various publications, including WV Living and American Craft Council, and has published several eBooks on craft and garden-related subjects. Flanigan completed…

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