How to Get Dry Erase Marker Out of a Wood Door

How to Get Dry Erase Marker Out of a Wood Door
Written By
Kimbry Parker
Kimbry Parker
Published: Sep 20, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

When cleaning up the marker, work carefully so the wood doesn't become damaged in the process.

Things You Will Need

  • Household lubricating spray
  • Sponge
  • Dish soap
  • Soft cloths
  • Cotton balls
  • Nail polish remover
  1. Saturate the marker stain with household lubricating spray. Let the spray sit on the stain for five minutes.

  2. Dampen a sponge with warm, soapy water. Gently rub the sponge over the marker to scrub it off, using small, circular motions. Dry the door thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.

  3. Moisten a cotton ball with nail polish remover if any marker remains. Rub the cotton ball gently over the marker, again working in a circular motion, until the stain is gone. Rinse with a damp rag and dry thoroughly.

The Drip Cap

  • Dry erase markers easily come off whiteboards, but when the marker gets on your wood door, removing it isn’t as simple as just wiping it off with an eraser.
  • When cleaning up the marker, work carefully so the wood doesn't become damaged in the process.
  • Dampen a sponge with warm, soapy water.

Photo Credits

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Kimbry Parker

Kimbry Parker has been writing since 1998 and has published content on various websites. Parker has experience writing on a variety of topics such as health, parenting, home improvement and decorating. She is a graduate of Purdue…

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