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Will the sharpie come off immediately?

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It will not come off the second you put it on, it will take some scrubbing.

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How can I remove permanent maker from unpainted drywall?

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You can either use paper whitener or white out, which is available in stationary stores.

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Does this work for tile as well?

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Toothpaste should work for tile.

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If the marker has been on the wall for months, will any of these work to get the marker off?

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Yes, but the dry erase marker step may be difficult. You will have to repeat the steps many times.

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What should you do if you remove the wall paint while trying to get Sharpie off of the wall?

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Get a sample of the same paint to touch up the wall.

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Why does the baking soda not work for me?

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Perhaps you didn't use the hard side of a sponge. Follow the steps exactly for it to work.

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What if the paint rubs off while trying to clean the marker off?

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You will have to repaint that part of the wall. But generally, the wall paint should not rub off.

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How do I remove a Sharpie stain from a painted wall?

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I used a Mr. Clean "Magic Eraser" and it worked spectacularly! It didn't lift the paint, but got the Sharpie completely off.

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What is the best primer or sealer to use to make sure Sharpie doesn't bleed through to the wall if I am unable to remove it with the methods in the article?

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I would go with a spray called Killz. I work with my father flipping houses and I’ve seen him use it to block many things from bleeding through.

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What do I do if dry erase marker isn't coming off my painted wall?

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Try spraying some water on it. if you have some an hand, you can also try whiteboard cleaner spray.

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Can sharpie be removed from a door in the same way it would be removed from a wall?

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Yes. It works just the same, as they are similar if not the same type of surface.

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