How to Get Washable Markers Off of Walls
Markers allow children to express their creativity on paper. Sometimes, your little Picasso can become overzealous and create his latest work of art on your walls. Before the birth of washable markers, these little incidents would leave you pulling your hair out trying to remove the markers. Fortunately, washable markers allow for easy cleanup when your child draws on your walls and other surfaces. However, the longer the washable marker stays on the wall the more difficult removal becomes.
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Dampen a clean sponge with warm water. Wash the marker gently off the walls with the sponge. If the marker stain persists, continue with the remaining steps.
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Apply a water-displacing spray onto a clean cloth. Rub the marker stain gently with the cloth.
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Continue rubbing the walls and applying the water-displacing spray until you have removed the marker stain.
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Wipe the wall clean with a cloth dampened in cool water. Wipe dry with a towel.
References
Tips
- Water-displacing spray -- such as WD-40 -- is available at home improvement centers and department stores.
Writer Bio
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 two writing courses at Pierpont Community and Technical College.
Photo Credits
- paint markers image by CraterValley Photo from Fotolia.com
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