Children are born artists and their colourful scribbles are a joy for their parents. But this joy will turn into terror the minute the child gets a hold of a permanent marker and begins their artwork on the walls. Your house walls will gather a variety of stains, but you can easily remove these stains with a few simple tricks. Similarly, there are several ways to get permanent marker stains off a painted wall, and the majority of them involve using everyday household products.
Spray some rubbing alcohol into a spray bottle, then take a piece of cotton swab and soak it in the alcohol solution. Before using it, make sure it is thoroughly wet. Apply the cotton swab to the wall spots. Circularly move it until you see the marker starting to fade. Use the swab until it starts to turn black, which could take some time. Change the cotton swabs frequently until the stain is gone.
The gentle acid of lemon juice can dissolve the permanent marker stain without harming surfaces. Spray or pour the juice onto the stain, then blot it with a cotton swab. Lemon juice can erase the stain if you’re worried about the paint on the wall in your living room and don’t want to use rubbing alcohol or other abrasive cleaners. This cleaner will probably take more work than the others due to its lower power. If you live in a rented house, getting rid of these stains is a must. At the time of vacating, hire a reputed bond cleaning company to make sure your walls are spotless.
Take a small bowl, fill it with warm water, stir in a tiny bit of white toothpaste, add lemon juice to the mixture and mix thoroughly. Start cleaning the walls by dipping a toothbrush or cotton swab in water. Rinse the toothbrush periodically and continue scrubbing until the stain is removed. It is recommended to use white toothpaste rather than gel.
Baking soda can be used to make a cleaning solution or to scrub an area by sprinkling it on the walls. In a dish of warm water, stir in a teaspoon of baking soda until the baking soda is completely dissolved. Scrub the stained area after dipping a brush in the solution. Another option is to dampen a sponge and sprinkle some baking soda on it. Use the sponge to gently rub the stained area of the wall in a circular motion.
With a little pressure, the micro-scrubbers in Magic Eraser can assist in removing stains. Before using Magic Eraser, it is advised to read any particular instructions it may have. With a clean towel, dab a little warm water on the stain. Then, using your Magic Eraser, gently scrape the spot with it. Apply light pressure. You can occasionally soak the Magic Eraser for heavier spots before continuing to scrub. When you’re through cleaning, gently wipe the area with a clean, moist cloth or towel.
Nail polish removers, which contain acetone or alcohol can dissolve stains. Test this in a hidden corner before using it on the stain to ensure that it won’t deteriorate the wall paint. To a clean towel, add a little nail paint remover. Blot the stain with caution. Do not rub it; doing so could cause it to spread and create a greater mess. The stains will gradually fade as the remover works.