How to Remove Permanent Marker From Nylon

Written By
Samantha Volz
Samantha Volz
Published: Dec 25, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

They call them permanent for a reason, and stains from these markers can seem nearly impossible to remove from clothing, especially sensitive nylon.

Things You Will Need

  • Paper towels
  • Warm water
  • Rubbing alcohol
  1. Blot at the marker stain immediately with a dry paper towel. Do not rub, or you risk spreading the stain around more. As you dab, you should see marker transfer onto the paper towel. Do this as long as the stain continues to transfer.

  2. Dampen a paper towel with cold water and repeating the blotting procedure. The water will saturate the stain and allow more of it to soak into the paper towels. Use cold water, as hot water could help the stain set.

  3. Soak the corner of a paper towel in rubbing alcohol and blot onto the stain. Soak up the alcohol and stain transfer with a clean paper towel. Repeat until the stain is gone.

  4. Rinse the area with cold water to remove any residual rubbing alcohol.

The Drip Cap

  • Producing arts and crafts is an entertaining way to pass the time.
  • They call them permanent for a reason, and stains from these markers can seem nearly impossible to remove from clothing, especially sensitive nylon.
  • Soak the corner of a paper towel in rubbing alcohol and blot onto the stain.
  • Repeat until the stain is gone.
Samantha Volz

Samantha Volz has been involved in journalistic and informative writing for over eight years. She holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with a minor in European history. In…

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