Markers can cause damage to wooden surfaces.Permanent markers have certain substances in them.The ingredients make them permanent.The finishing treatment on the wood will affect the method you choose to remove marker from wood.You could have something around the house that can remove that stain.
Step 1: You can get a tube of toothpaste.
Basic white toothpaste is what you want.It's not gel, whitening paste, or anything with abrasive crystals.The white paste won't damage the wood.Toothpaste is usually more effective than rubbing alcohol or peanut butter to remove marker stains.
Step 2: The stain should be facing up if the piece of wood is turned.
If you want the toothpaste to not run down the surface while you rub it in, you need to make the spot accessible and flat.
Step 3: There is a generous amount of toothpaste on the wood.
Make sure your marker is covered with a thick layer of toothpaste.If you don't have enough, you can apply later.
Step 4: Put a cloth on it.
Take a clean cloth and hold it under water.Any temperature that is comfortable to you is fine.If you squeeze any excess water, it will be damp and not dripping wet.
Step 5: The toothpaste should be rubbed in.
Rub the toothpaste into the marker spot using a circular motion for three to five minutes.If you apply enough pressure, your toothpaste can penetrate the marker, but not so much that it will damage the finish on your wood.If the washcloth doesn't move freely over the marker stain, add more toothpaste.
Step 6: Remove any remaining toothpaste.
Use your damp cloth to wipe off toothpaste that is still on the wood.Make sure you wipe in the direction of the wood grain.The wood should be dry by now.
Step 7: Take care of your work area.
The marker stain should be removed.Cleaning up your area is all you have to do.If your wooden object moves, replace it with a new one, and put away your toothpaste.
Step 8: If there is a marker stain, add baking soda.
Add an equal amount of baking soda and toothpaste to your stain if you repeat the previous steps.Caution is needed when rubbing the mixture into the wood.If the baking soda doesn't work, you can use rubbing alcohol or peanut butter.If you want to clean up alcohol or peanut butter, make sure to wipe it away with a damp cloth.
Step 9: You should gather your materials.
It will be easier to remove the marker stain if you have all your materials ready.You will need a mild abrasive oridase cleaner.You can get them at most supermarkets and big box stores.Most supermarkets, drugstores, and big box stores sellubbing alcohol.A towel.You can squeeze out the excess water by holding a clean cloth under the running water.
Step 10: The piece of wood should be turned so that it can be seen.
The cleaner shouldn't run down the surface of the wood if the spot you're cleaning is facing up.
Step 11: The cleaner should be sprayed onto the wood.
You need to cover the entire marker stain.The cleaner should sit for a while.
Step 12: Remove the marker stain with a damp cloth.
Remove the stain by wiping in a circular motion.This may take a while.Use a clean corner of your damp cloth to rinse the cleaner from the wood.
Step 13: Remove the last marker with a cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol.
If the stain is still there after using cleaner, rub the cloth with rubbing alcohol.The stained area should be wiped over a few times.
Step 14: Use a baby wipe to wipe away the marker stain.
Rub a baby wipe on the area where the marker is.Rub with the grain, not against it.Most of the marker stain can be removed with the alcohol in the baby wipe.
Step 15: The area should be sand with 80grit sandpaper.
The marked area will be sanded with 80grit sandpaper.Most of the stain should be removed, but there will be an abrasive pattern on the wood.Sand with the wood's grain, not against it.
Step 16: The area should be sand with 100grit sandpaper.
To remove the entire stain, go over the same spot with 100grit sandpaper.Sand with the wood grain, not against it.The area should be smooth and blended with the rest of the wood.
Step 17: The wood should be treated with finish.
The wood can be stained or finished to protect it from future damage.You can buy wood stain at any store.