If you have small children in your home and you decide to buy markers, get ready for changes in the appearance of the wall covering. It’s good that young children love to draw and in this art they are not limited to sheets of paper or an album. Sometimes it’s much more interesting to draw on whatever comes to hand, and most often this is wall wallpaper. Perhaps the children think that the wallpaper looks a little gloomy and really want to bring some brightness to the interior. There is no need to scold them too much for this prank; they were simply trying to improve their appearance and please you. And you don’t need to despair too much if you find out the best way to remove a permanent marker or felt-tip pen from the wallpaper.
Actions before scrubbing wallpaper
Of course, the kids won’t tell you anything before they start putting art on the wall; in their opinion, this is a good surprise for dad and mom. But instead of joy on their parents’ faces, children see something else. But don’t get too upset, there is more than one way to remove markers from wallpaper.
Before starting the scrubbing procedure, you should find out what base your wallpaper is made of and try to practice on the remnants of wallpaper that may have remained after the repair. Just draw on an old piece with a similar felt-tip pen and try to rub off the drawing with a brushed or purchased solution.
After the desired effect is achieved, begin scrubbing the art on the wall with the solution that was used during training.
The difficulty of removing a pattern from wallpaper is directly related to the quality of the felt-tip pen and the type of base on which it is made. At the very beginning of the procedure for wiping off children's pranks, you need to read the instructions for use on the pack and find out what material they are made from. If the marker or felt-tip pen is water-based, you're lucky; it won't be difficult to clean. The process of removing alcohol-based drawing from the source is much worse and takes longer.
All markers, without exception, are made on three bases:
- oil
- alcoholic
- one
We found out that felt-tip pens and markers are made on different bases, so we first need to find out which model the “painting” tool of the little talent belongs to. But the easiest way to wash off is a drawing made with a water-type felt-tip pen.
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Materials for removing marker marks
To remove traces from wall wallpaper, use:
- clean soft rag, preferably cotton
- cotton swabs
- Oliya
- alcohol, denatured alcohol, cologne and similar liquids
- hydrogen peroxide
- any type of stain remover.
And those who have already visited and undergone this procedure are advised to use toothpaste. It is said to be a good wall cleaning agent for marker pens. At the same time, it is important to know that wallpaper on a natural paper basis is difficult to restore to its original form and it does not matter on what basis the marker was used. It all depends on the speed of action and what means you will use to wash off the paint.
In order not to smear the picture even more and thereby not make the condition of the wallpaper even worse, try experimenting. You can try various products and liquids on the remnants of similar wallpaper or on hidden areas of the walls, behind the sofa, mirror and behind pieces of furniture standing against the wall. And ultimately, choose the scrubbing option that suits you best.
Cleaning furniture
- For leather furniture, the hairspray method is great. Apply it to the stain and immediately wipe it off with a damp cloth. Once you have finished removing the stain, simply apply leather furniture conditioner to the area where the stain was.
- To remove a stain from fabric upholstery, you need to moisten a rag or towel with a 9% hydrogen peroxide solution and rub the stain for 10 minutes. Then take another dry and clean rag and moisten it with alcohol. Press the rag against the fabric to remove the marker ink. Then take a dry towel and dry the fabric well.
- All subsequent options for cleaning upholstered furniture made from other finishing materials are similar. Just try alcohol first and then acetone.
If you don’t have a special cleaner on hand, you can use white toothpaste (not gel, without abrasive particles). Cover the contaminated area with a thick layer of paste, moisten the rag so that it is not wet, but damp, and begin to rub the white mass in a circular motion using the rag. At the final stage, wipe off the remaining paste with a rag, moving along the grain of the wood so that after drying there are no white streaks left.
If the stain remains, repeat the procedure, adding a little soda to the paste. This is an abrasive product, so you need to rub carefully so as not to scratch the surface. If this does not help, repeat these steps, moistening the rag in alcohol.
Aerosol hairspray can help remove ink stains from a leather sofa. Apply it to a clean rag and begin rubbing the stain. When the ink disappears, wipe off the remaining varnish with a damp and clean cloth, then apply a protective conditioner to the leather.
A special product will help you remove markers from fabric upholstery. If you don't have it, you can use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol. These products can discolor the fabric, so you need to act carefully. First, soak a clean rag in peroxide and rub into the stain for a quarter of an hour. Then pour a little alcohol onto another towel, squeeze it out and rub the ink mark for a quarter of an hour. At the end of work, wipe off any remaining marker from the sofa with a towel soaked in cold water. Wipe the upholstery dry with a cloth.
How to remove water-based markers from wallpaper
When scrubbing water-based markers, three percent hydrogen peroxide will do. To do this, you need to moisten a little cotton wool or a cotton pad with this liquid, or a clean piece of cloth. Then cover the design with damp material, without touching the clean areas of the coating. This application process must be carried out until the paint from the marker disappears. To improve the quality and speed of work, it is necessary to change the moistened material as often as possible.
According to the stories of other housewives who carried out this procedure, an oxygen-based stain remover helped them remove the “masterpieces” drawn by their children. You can purchase it in every store where there is a household chemicals department. It is mainly intended for removing stains from fabric, but it turns out that it can also do a great job with marker designs on wallpaper. To do this, you need to cover the painted area and leave for about half an hour. At the end of this time, you just need to remove the remaining stain remover with a damp cloth.
Using high temperature
To implement this method you will need a hairdryer. It is necessary to control the heating temperature, otherwise the wallpaper can be damaged.
Algorithm of actions:
- Heat to optimal temperature.
- Direct a stream of hot air to the damaged area.
- Wipe off the melted wax with a napkin.
There is an alternative method for which another household tool is suitable - an iron. To remove the wax pencil in this case, you must:
- Place a piece of fabric on the desired area so that it covers the entire surface of the design.
- Iron the top with a heated iron.
- After this, you just need to remove the rag into which the wax has been absorbed.
How to remove permanent marker from vinyl wallpaper
- If your wall covering is made of vinyl wallpaper, a regular soap solution will help to wash the painted area. You just need to moisten a soft cloth with the solution and wipe the area.
- Try to wipe off the drawing with special stain-removing wipes; when treated with alcohol, they can solve this problem without much effort.
- Try such an unusual method as using toothpaste. For surface treatment, apply a small amount of paste to a cotton swab and apply it to the area. After 5-10 minutes, remove the toothpaste from the area. If the paint is not gone, repeat the process until it is gone.
Useful tips
To be sure to cope with the task, it is important to consider a number of recommendations:
Potent substances can dissolve not only the marker, but also the surface itself
In this case, the product should be washed off and wiped off the damaged area as soon as possible. No matter how effective the product is, it is first of all important to make sure that it is safe for your hands and that there are no allergic reactions. You need to start cleansing with the most gentle substances. If they do not cope with the task, you can switch to more aggressive substances. Some solvents promote even deeper absorption of paint, so they need to be tested before use. It is better not to use dry powders - they can damage the surface by scratching it.
How to remove marker from non-woven wallpaper
Solving the problem of cleaning marker marks from non-woven wallpaper is much more difficult:
- To perform this procedure, you need to prepare denatured alcohol or medical alcohol and a large number of cotton pads. The discs must be soaked in alcohol and the painted area of the wall covering must be moistened. This process will take a long time and therefore a large number of cotton swabs are needed.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice can also help in this matter. The juice is mixed with medical alcohol in a one-to-one ratio, a cotton pad or swab is moistened in the resulting liquid and applied to the outlined area. Then wipe this area with a dry cloth or towel and repeat the procedure until the pattern disappears.
- You can also use a special stain remover used to remove marker marks from clothing. You can purchase it at your nearest household chemicals or hardware store.
Warnings and helpful tips
Why do children love to draw on walls? This is the unsolved mystery of children's thinking. Sometimes fifteen minutes of silence is a high price to pay for a damaged interior. The problem of cleaning wallpaper from children’s “paintings” sooner or later becomes relevant for everyone.
Craftsmen are following an empirical path to solving this problem. Some people recommend a melamine sponge. This is justified by the fact that it copes well with stubborn and difficult to remove stains.
Others manage to solve the problem with the help of Domestos, designed for cleaning toilets. The procedure is carried out until the pattern is completely removed. Use a cotton swab to treat the marks several times until they disappear. If the contaminated surface is extensive, work with a sponge, then wipe with a damp cloth. We use rubber gloves.
Nowadays, special wallpaper canvases have appeared that can withstand all the masterpieces of children's creativity. Then you can simply wipe them off with a damp cloth.
Experts recommend providing a small section of the wall, marking its boundaries. As necessary, you can simply update the area without carrying out general repairs.
It is quite possible to clean wallpaper from felt-tip pen stains. In order for the result to be achieved, it is necessary to choose a gentle cleaning method that is suitable specifically for this type.
Children love to draw and in their creative impulse they can use not only sheets of paper. Sometimes their creativity takes on a wide scope. Then everything that the little artist gets his hands on suffers. The parents were distracted for just a minute, and now the wallpaper in the room was thickly covered with multi-colored children's scribbles.
Thus, the following means can help get rid of marker traces:
- medical or industrial alcohol;
- Polish for hair;
- nail polish remover;
- soda;
- toothpaste;
- baby or sunscreen;
- special chemistry;
- melamine sponge.
You need to start cleaning marker marks with less aggressive preparations, since strong solvents can ruin the material being cleaned. To avoid scratching the surface, do not use powders with abrasives. It is necessary to ensure that the flap or cotton swab with which the stain will be wiped off is clean, and therefore constantly changed.
Under no circumstances should you try to scrub off an ink stain with hot water. It will only record a trace and it will be impossible to get rid of it.
What to do if none of the options suits you
You have tried all the options for scrubbing the wallpaper from the marker, but have not achieved the desired result, and one question is spinning in your head: “how to wipe the marker off the wallpaper?” The answer is nothing. All that remains is to completely replace the wallpaper. But since this is an expensive option, you can try to cover only the painted area. This option is suitable if you still have similar wallpaper after pasting. Or you will have to run around looking for it in stores.
Prudence when choosing
You will have to start early, because it is better to prevent a critical situation from arising than to deal with its consequences. If you have a little Picasso growing at home, no one can cancel caution.
when purchasing, pay attention to those models on which the extra touch would be lost and would look unnoticeable; if you buy wallpaper for painting, then also show your creativity, but on top of the child’s scribble;
- be sure to buy canvases “with a reserve” so that you can simply re-glue the damaged area;
- There is always something to learn from Uncle Fyodor’s mother, and to cover up a hated spot on the wall with a beautiful painting, a mask, or a decorative “patch.”
