Permanent Markers

how do you remove permanent markers from a white wall?

i have green permanent marker on my white walls and i was wondering what is the easiest way to remove it? i'm willing to use any method. thank you.

Public Comments

1. I don't think you can.. not easily anyway. I would suggest Painting over it... should the white not cover, buy a little primer to cover the green, and paint the white over again.
2. Try rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip or a baby wipe. Don't rub too hard. If your paint is any type of gloss, it should take it off. If it's flat paint, you might be stuck and have to paint over it.
3. It sounds crazy... but it works! Toothpaste, I did not believe it, and I tried it. Used crest the Original brand, and a little elbow grease, it should come right off.
4. more white paint
5. Go to the hardware store or Lowes or Home Depot and buy a can of GOOF OFF it takes the marker off and other Grafetti also.
6. there is a product i would recommend. vandal mark remover, it's made by maintenance chemical supplies at 101 messina dr. in braintree mass. 02184. give them a call make sure they're still in business ( 617 848 8515 ) first spray some on a rag. this stuff is a strong solvent. try wiping the mark away. if it still resists then try using an old toothbrush. i've never run into a mark of the nature you described that this product could not handle.
7. Mr.Clean magic eraser spunges! Make sure to scrub gently and a lot, if you scrub to hard you will rub the paint right off. It took the perment marker off my wall. They also work great for many house hold chores! I always have them in my home! Good luck!
8. A soft bristle tooth brush and vinegar. Having worked in the printing industry I learned that vinegar will definitely remove ink stains or spots and have actually used it to remove marker writings from walls.