How to Get Permanent Marker Stain out of Hardwood Flooring
Test the isopropyl alcohol on a small hidden area., Apply the isopropyl alcohol to the stain with a rag., Clean the area with a fresh, damp rag or sponge., Repeat the process if needed.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Test the isopropyl alcohol on a small hidden area.
To prevent further damage to the stained area, apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a hidden area of your floor.
Select a spot under a rug or covered by a piece of furniture.Pour ¼ teaspoon of isopropyl alcohol onto a rag.
Wipe the test spot with the saturated rag.
Allow it to sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
Wipe the surface clean and assess the results.
If the product has removed the finish on your floor or left behind a stain, choose a different method of stain removal. -
Step 2: Apply the isopropyl alcohol to the stain with a rag.
Pour 1 teaspoon of isopropyl alcohol onto a clean rag.
Run the saturated rag over the permanent marker stain.
Allow the product to sit on the stain for 3 to 5 minutes., Run a clean rag or sponge under the tap or dip it in a bucket of clean water.
Use the saturated rag or sponge to scrub the stained area thoroughly in an effort to remove the stain., If the product removed part of the stain, apply more isopropyl alcohol to the area.
Allow it to sit for 3 to 5 minutes before scrubbing the area with a wet rag. -
Step 3: Clean the area with a fresh
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Step 4: damp rag or sponge.
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Step 5: Repeat the process if needed.
Detailed Guide
To prevent further damage to the stained area, apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a hidden area of your floor.
Select a spot under a rug or covered by a piece of furniture.Pour ¼ teaspoon of isopropyl alcohol onto a rag.
Wipe the test spot with the saturated rag.
Allow it to sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
Wipe the surface clean and assess the results.
If the product has removed the finish on your floor or left behind a stain, choose a different method of stain removal.
Pour 1 teaspoon of isopropyl alcohol onto a clean rag.
Run the saturated rag over the permanent marker stain.
Allow the product to sit on the stain for 3 to 5 minutes., Run a clean rag or sponge under the tap or dip it in a bucket of clean water.
Use the saturated rag or sponge to scrub the stained area thoroughly in an effort to remove the stain., If the product removed part of the stain, apply more isopropyl alcohol to the area.
Allow it to sit for 3 to 5 minutes before scrubbing the area with a wet rag.
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