How to Get Permanent Marker Off of Blinds

How to Get Permanent Marker Off of Blinds
Written By
Randal Thomas
Randal Thomas
Published: Jan 27, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Painted Metal

  1. Apply the fingernail polish remover to the magic-marker mark using the fingernail polish remover application brush.

  2. Allow the fingernail polish remover to set for 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. Wipe with a damp cotton rag.

Plastic or Wood

  1. Moisten the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

  2. Remove the blinds from the window.

  3. Lay the blinds on a table or flat surface with the stain facing up.

  4. Isolate the marked blind by spreading the blinds with your fingers.

  5. Wipe the stain with the eraser using a vigorous rubbing movement.

Warnings

Make sure to test fingernail polish remover on the edge of one of the blinds to make sure it doesn't strip the blind. If it strips the paint or finish, you may have to find a matching-colored spray paint and touch up the spot after you finish.

Do not use fingernail polish on plastic because it could eat the surface, causing bubbles.

When scrubbing the blinds, make sure to lay them on a flat surface. When you scrub the blinds, the flat surface will help support the blind so you don't bend or crease it.

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Randal Thomas

Randal Thomas has been completing woodworking, gardening and DIY projects for over a quarter-century. A writer of career-related articles since 2003, Thomas received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Missouri. He has…

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