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How to Get Washable Markers Off of Walls

How to Get Washable Markers Off of Walls
Written By
Amanda Flanigan
Amanda Flanigan
Published: Nov 15, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

  1. 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.

  2. Apply a water-displacing spray onto a clean cloth. Rub the marker stain gently with the cloth.

  3. Continue rubbing the walls and applying the water-displacing spray until you have removed the marker stain.

  4. 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.

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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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