This works especially well for removing permanent marker from wood. You can use it for both finished and unfinished wood. Instead of preparing a mixture, you can try a toothpaste that already contains baking soda. Avoid gel toothpastes, because they are not going to work.
If you need to soak the item, just keep on eye on the fabric to ensure the bleach doesn’t begin to dissolve it. Once the stain has disappeared, you should wash the item immediately, as normal.
Mix the solution in a small cup, then apply directly to the stain and let it sit for 10 minutes. Take a clean, dampened sponge and use it to dab (not rub) at the fabric until the stain comes away.
For more fragile fabrics, dilute the citrus juice to half strength with water first. Wash the item of clothing immediately.
Alternatively, spray a little hairspray on the stain and use a clean towel to dab away. Once the stain has been removed (using either of these methods) dampen the carpet with a little water then use a clean towel to blot dry.
Alternatively, spray a little hairspray on the stain and use a clean towel to dab away. Once the stain has been removed (using either of these methods) dampen the carpet with a little water then use a clean towel to blot dry.
Once the stain has disappeared, clean off any hairspray residue with a clean, damp cloth and work a little leather conditioner into the furniture.
Next, apply a little rubbing alcohol to a different towel and use this to scrub the stain for 10 to 15 minutes. Use a third clean towel dampened with water to clean off any remaining marker. Blot the area dry using a dry towel.
Apply a little of your chosen cleaning agent to a clean, dry towel and use it to dab at the stain (not run) until clean. Some people find that towels that match the color of the upholstery work best. You may need to apply the cleaning agent to a new section of the towel and continue dabbing a number of times before the stain comes away. Just don’t let the fabric become soaked in the cleaning agent, as this could stain. Once the stain has been removed, pat up any excess moisture in the fabric using a clean, dry towel. If possible, place the furniture outdoors to dry completely.
