Bright colors: how to remove marker marks from furniture effectively

The adage that nothing paints a woman like a child with a multi-colored felt-tip pen may seem ridiculous only to those people who have no children. Indeed, a kid who has caught a wave of inspiration can decorate not only an album, but also mom, dad and all the furniture located in the field of his reach.

Washing children's art from tables and chairs can be tricky at times. Many mothers try to cheat by buying water-based markers, however, as practice shows, they can turn out to be super resistant. We will find out how to remove traces of markers and markers from furniture.

How to remove felt-tip marks from wood furniture

It is wooden furniture that suffers most from contact with a felt-tip pen. The color inks, resins and solvents found in most markers make them potentially hazardous to untreated or painted surfaces by damaging them.

To save your favorite chest of drawers or curbstones made of natural wood outlined with a felt-tip pen, ordinary white toothpaste is useful. You can also use peanut butter and rubbing alcohol, however, it is toothpaste that is the most reliable and effective remedy. The step-by-step process is as follows:

1. If the dimensions of the product allow it, it must be turned over with the painted side up to facilitate the process of work. If the stains are in hard-to-reach places, care must be taken during processing to ensure that the paste does not run down and stain the floor.
2. Apply a thick layer of paste to the painted areas, so that they are completely out of sight.
3. A clean piece of cotton cloth is soaked in water and wrung out until it becomes slightly damp.
4. The paste applied to the furniture is rubbed with a rag in a circular motion for 3-5 minutes until the marks from a marker or felt-tip pen disappear completely.

Important! The strength of the movements must be calculated. The paste should be absorbed into the stains without damaging the surface.

1. The remains of the paste are washed off with a clean damp cloth so that after drying, no white stripes remain on the wood.

Important! If the operation did not bring the desired result, you can repeat it by adding baking soda to the paste. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions.

How to clean polished furniture

Polished furniture is distinguished by its aesthetic and attractive appearance and whimsical care. Even fingerprints are visible on polished dressers and tables, not to mention marks from felt-tip pens. To return polished furniture to a presentable appearance, you will need the following tools:

• an enzymatic cleaner that you can buy at any supermarket;
• rubbing alcohol, which you can buy there;
• rag made of cotton or microfiber.

As in the first version, for the convenience of work, you need to open access to the damaged product. The surface must be turned so that liquid cleaners do not run off. Purchased cleaners are sprayed onto the surface with a trigger so that the stain is completely covered. The cleaner should be on the stain no longer than 2-3 minutes. Clean up traces of detergent and felt-tip pen with a damp cloth. You need to rub until there are no traces on the tree.

Important! If any stains remain on the surface, they can be treated with alcohol and then wiped off with plain water.

Leather furniture: options for removing felt-tip marks

Sofas and armchairs upholstered in natural and artificial leather, as well as wooden furniture, are often "victims" of children's creativity. To return the upholstery to its former look simply if you notice the stains right away, the older the stains, the more difficult.

Important! When cleaning leather sofas and armchairs, water and other liquids should be used to a minimum.

You can clean the marker and felt-tip pen from leather furniture using:

• hair spray sprayed onto the surface, which must then be wiped off with a damp cloth;
• alcohol-free nail polish remover which can be wiped on artificial leather.
• alcohol solution or wet wipes soaked in alcohol;
• glued and abruptly torn off adhesive tape, which will "take over" the pigment particles;
• melamine sponges that can be used to wipe artificial leather.

Additional recommendations

Before starting rescue work, you need to familiarize yourself with useful tips:

1. It is possible to choose the right cleaning agent only by knowing the composition of fabrics and surfaces.
2. Before you start washing the sofa or armchair from the felt-tip pen, the upholstery must be cleaned of dust and other stains.
3. Gloves should be used to protect the skin during the cleaning process.
4. After working with alcohol and abrasive substances, the room must be thoroughly ventilated.

The most important piece of advice is a recommendation indicating that before using a previously untested cleaner, it should be checked on an inconspicuous area of ​​wood or leather.