How to Get Permanent Marker off Skin
Use rubbing alcohol., Use nail polish remover., Use hand sanitizer., Use diluted bleach.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use rubbing alcohol.
Rubbing alcohol (a.k.a. isopropyl alcohol) is probably the most effective product for removing permanent marker from skin.
Dip a cotton ball in the rubbing alcohol and then hold it on the skin for a few seconds.
Once you’ve done this, wipe and repeat until the mark is gone – do not rub, as this can irritate the skin.
Rubbing alcohol is available at the pharmacy/drugstore
-- look for a 90% solution or higher. -
Step 2: Use nail polish remover.
Acetone-based nail polish removers (which also contain isopropyl alcohol) are effective solvents, making them useful for removing permanent marker from skin.
Dip a cotton ball in the nail polish remover and use it to wipe the marker from the skin.
You may need to hold the cotton in place for a moment or two to let the nail polish remover take effect. , Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used to remove permanent markers from skin.
Rub a generous amount of the hand sanitizer onto the marked skin, then rub away with a cloth, tissue or cotton ball.
You may need to complete this process several times in order to completely remove the permanent marker. , A little diluted beach can help to dissolve the ink on the surface of the skin.
Mix one part standard strength bathroom bleach with seven parts water.
Dip a cotton ball in the solution and use it to rub the marker from the affected area.
Bleach can be irritating on the skin, so don't attempt to use a stronger solution.
Avoid using bleach on the face or other sensitive areas like the underarms and bikini line, and don't use it on babies or small children. -
Step 3: Use hand sanitizer.
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Step 4: Use diluted bleach.
Detailed Guide
Rubbing alcohol (a.k.a. isopropyl alcohol) is probably the most effective product for removing permanent marker from skin.
Dip a cotton ball in the rubbing alcohol and then hold it on the skin for a few seconds.
Once you’ve done this, wipe and repeat until the mark is gone – do not rub, as this can irritate the skin.
Rubbing alcohol is available at the pharmacy/drugstore
-- look for a 90% solution or higher.
Acetone-based nail polish removers (which also contain isopropyl alcohol) are effective solvents, making them useful for removing permanent marker from skin.
Dip a cotton ball in the nail polish remover and use it to wipe the marker from the skin.
You may need to hold the cotton in place for a moment or two to let the nail polish remover take effect. , Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used to remove permanent markers from skin.
Rub a generous amount of the hand sanitizer onto the marked skin, then rub away with a cloth, tissue or cotton ball.
You may need to complete this process several times in order to completely remove the permanent marker. , A little diluted beach can help to dissolve the ink on the surface of the skin.
Mix one part standard strength bathroom bleach with seven parts water.
Dip a cotton ball in the solution and use it to rub the marker from the affected area.
Bleach can be irritating on the skin, so don't attempt to use a stronger solution.
Avoid using bleach on the face or other sensitive areas like the underarms and bikini line, and don't use it on babies or small children.
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