You should also work on the stain on a surface that will not be damaged by the stain remover. For example, you could work on the stain while the item is in top of your washer or dryer.
If you cannot wash the fabric because it is part of a chair or other piece of furniture, then you may be able to just dab the area with some cold water to remove the fabric cleaner. Follow the label’s instructions for how to treat this type of fabric. If the item is all white, then you may consider adding about ¼ cup of bleach to the washer as well. Make sure that you add the bleach using your washer’s bleach dispenser. Do not just pour the bleach into the washer.
You may also consider taking your item to the dry cleaners if the stain remover did not work. If none of these methods worked, or if you are working with a delicate fabric, then your best bet is to ask a professional to remove the stain for you. Make sure that you explain that the stain was from a Sharpie when you take the item to the dry cleaners. [1] X Research source
Simply scrub the marked wall with the “magic eraser” until the stain lifts out. Wipe the wall with a moist cloth when done to remove any melamine residue left behind. Do not use a magic eraser on glossy paint because it can dull some of the glossiness away.
Color over the Sharpie stain completely with the dry erase marker. Wipe the colored area with a paper towel. Repeat as needed until the stain lifts away.
Cover the bottle of nail polish remover or acetone with a clean cloth. Tip the bottle upside-down briefly, just long enough to soak the portion of cloth above the bottle with the product. Rub the portion of your cloth soaked in nail polish remover on the stain. You should notice the stain lifting out with only moderate pressure. Increase pressure as you scrub only if necessary. Wipe clean with a dry portion of the cloth.
For extra exfoliation, you can apply some sugar to the stained area of your skin and use the washcloth to work it into your skin.
Pat the area dry when you are finished.
You may want to apply some moisturizer after all of this scrubbing. Over-washing your skin can cause dryness and irritation.
For example, you might test the inside of the leg of a pair of jeans, the back of a sofa, or an area of hardwood flooring that is always covered by an area rug.
