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How to remove permanent marker from leather basketball
Leather Care - 7 Easy Ways to Remove Permanent Marker from Leather
Have you recently discovered some unwanted artwork on your leather couch? Does your 10-year-old daughter like to draw on herself or her teammates for swim competitions? Have you found those Sharpie marker drawings on your leather car seats? If you have experienced any of this, you need to learn how to remove permanent marker from leather.
Most of the time when we discover permanent marker ink on leather items we go into full-blown panic mode. We automatically assume that our leather is forever ruined as we think there is no way to we are ever removing Sharpie from leather. After the initial shock and outrage have passed, you need to get to work on the stain.
Luckily, there are several products that you can use when removing sharpie from leather, some you might even already have at home. The first thing you learn about how to remove permanent marker from leather is always testing the products in an inconspicuous area. When using any cleaning product, you run the risk of removing the dye in the leather, or you can damage the finish.
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Table Of Contents
Simple Ways to Get Rid of Marker Stain from Leather
Spray Sunscreen on Sharpie Spot
Magic Eraser and Other Cleaning Products
Oil-Free Hair Spray as Leather Cleaner for Marker Stains
Nail Polish Remover
Distilled White Vinegar
Removing Sharpie with Baby Wipes
Baking Soda and Toothpaste
Cleaning products can leave a more obvious mark, or they can make the stain worse. To test the products apply a small amount to a cotton ball and use a circular motion to rub the leather gently. If the cotton ball comes away clean proceed with your preferred method, if any dye or finish appears on the cotton ball, choose a different approach to try.
Spray Sunscreen on Sharpie Spot
A unique way to remove permanent marker stains from leather car seats is with spray sunscreen. The same spray bottle of Banana Boat or Neutrogena sunscreen that you use to protect your child’s skin from the harsh rays of the sun will work to get black sharpie off leather seats.
Spray a white towel with a little sunscreen and slowly rub the stain using gentle pressure. As needed reapply the sunscreen, but you will need to be patient as it can take a bit to remove the stain.
To eliminate sunscreen residue left behind on leather, use one of our DIY car interior cleaner recipes. Once the stain is gone apply leather conditioner to the area to restore the leather fully.
Magic Eraser and Other Cleaning Products
This method might sound crazy, but the Magic Eraser made by Mr. Clean is an excellent tool for removing ink stains from your leather. WD-40 or Goo Gone can also be used for stain removal on leather, too.
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To use this method the Magic Eraser needs to be slightly damp. Use a firm, circular motion to rub the eraser on the stain.
Rubbing too hard can cause the Magic Eraser to rub away the leather dye, so use small and gentle motions to remove marker stains. Leather conditioner will need to be applied to the area to prevent further damage to the leather.
Oil-Free Hair Spray as Leather Cleaner for Marker Stains
Using oil-free hair spray is very similar to using sunscreen to remove sharpie from leather furniture. Apply a small amount of oil-free hair spray to a clean cloth and gently rub the stain away.
Do not scrub the stain; you want to gently rub the magic marker stain until it goes away. Other products with high alcohol content, such as rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer, can be used in place of hair spray.
Nail Polish Remover
Avoid using nail polish remover on black, brown, or tan leather as it can remove the color of the leather, as well as the ink stain. Nail polish remover should only be used on cream or white colored leather surfaces, but even then it needs to be used sparingly.
Apply a minimal amount of nail polish remover to the permanent ink with a paper towel or a cotton swab. If you notice any discoloration occurring stop using the nail polish remover right away.
Once the stain is gone, wash the area with a suitable leather cleaner and allow to dry. Apply leather conditioner to restore the leather fully.
Distilled White Vinegar
Distilled white vinegar, which is a very versatile cleaning product, will work best to remove ink from leather when the stain is fresh. It can also work on older stains, but it will take a bit more time. Use a clean cloth to dab the white vinegar onto the marker.
With a clean towel gently blot the stain until gone. The white vinegar can also be sprayed directly onto the stain and then blotted away with a clean cloth. As always, apply leather conditioner to the area to help restore the leather.
Removing Sharpie with Baby Wipes
Baby wipes, as well as makeup remover wipes, are an excellent way to remove permanent marker. Both have been proven to work well at eliminating sharpie from your skin, but they can also be used safely on leather.
No special instructions are necessary for cleaning stains with a baby wipe or a makeup remover wipe. Use the wipe to scrub the leather until the ink stain is gone. Apply leather conditioner to the stain to prevent further damage to the leather.
Baking Soda and Toothpaste
To remove permanent marker from leather, you can use safely use a baking soda and toothpaste mixture. The baking soda helps to lift the ink from the leather by loosening the ink’s grip on the leather.
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Baking Soda and Toothpaste Stain Remover
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Form a paste by mixing equal parts baking soda and toothpaste. Apply the paste directly to the marker on your leather sofa and allow it to sit for up to two minutes. Use a damp cloth to rub the mixture gently into the stain.
After the stain has gone use a leather handbag cleaner recipe to clean the leather, followed by some leather conditioner to restore the leather. When learning how to remove permanent marker from leather, no one set method will work for everybody.
Some of these methods will work better on certain items than others. If the first method doesn’t work, move on to a different one. Regardless of the way you choose, use a good leather cleaner to clean the area after removing the stain to restore the leather.
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Thank you for taking the time to read through this article on how to remove permanent marker from leather. Hopefully, you found these methods for removing Sharpie marker from leather helpful. Please take a minute to share these leather cleaning tips with others by pinning these recipes to Pinterest or sharing on Facebook.
Removing Marker From a Basketball?
How do you remove marker from a basketball?
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By Kristy (Guest Post)
February 7, 20081 found this helpful
Try scribbling over it with a dry erase marker, completely covering the sharpie and then erase it. It should take it right up. Didn't believe it until I had to do this myself.
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Anonymous
February 24, 20220 found this helpful
Did not work
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By majec (Guest Post)
June 25, 20080 found this helpful
wd40 did not work
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netteL9.al
July 7, 20171 found this helpful
I garunte that nail polish remover or perfume would get it off right away, trust me I know this sounds silly but it'll sure work, any kind of alcohol product would remove sharpie from any non fabric surface
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Didnt work (nail polisher), (alcohol)
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Mine did(nail polish) thank you.
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rlw601141
May 1, 20190 found this helpful
I tried nail polish remover it didnt work
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RMoroni24
October 14, 20190 found this helpful
the nail polish was terrible it rubbed away the grip and colour. Thanks a lot for rewening my ball.
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foxxyroo2021
September 3, 20220 found this helpful
I used dry erase pen. Cover all of the ink wait one minute and erase. This should take it off. Now it also depends on what type of value have, is it indoor or outdoor? Also make sure that you know what material your ball is made of. Mine was a leather ball. Good luck and God bless
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Archive: Removing Sharpie From a Basketball
August 26, 2007
Does anyone know of a way to remove sharpie (permanent) marker from a basketball? Someone wrote on my daughter's basketball and I'd like to remove it if possible. Thanks!
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Peggygv from San Antonio, TX
Removing Sharpie From a Basketball
Rubbing alcohol will often take it off, or (at least) take a lot of it off. I don't think it will hurt the surface of the ball--but test it on an inconspicuous area first. (03/19/2006)
By Jill
Removing Sharpie From a Basketball
Try a product called "oops!" It is available at hardware stores and walmart type stores. It is for removing paint spilled on carpet but it works for lots of other things. If that doesn't work try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. That works on everything I have ever tried. It's amazing. Good luck! (03/20/2006)
Removing Sharpie From a Basketball
Try fingernail polish remover, I used it all the time in removing sharpies on items when working in school. (03/21/2006)
By Kenett
Removing Sharpie From a Basketball
I don't know if this would work, but try WD40. My husband has done amazing things all over our house, his tools & our yard with WD40. Good luck. (03/21/2006)
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By Ace
Removing Sharpie From a Basketball
Try "AWESOME". I get it at our local Dollar Store and it is really awesome. I have used it for just about everything. It removed bright red fingernail polish from a light blue rug. (03/21/2006)
By kinmicsmom
Removing Sharpie From a Basketball
You can remove the sharpie from any hard surface by just going over the same lines with a sharpie and immediately wipe with a cloth as you go. Crazy but it works, done it many times. (04/04/2006)
By Bob
Removing Sharpie From a Basketball
Rubbing alcohol probably isn't the best option. I attempted to remove Sharpie marker from a basketball of mine with rubbing alcohol, and it removed the grip on the ball where the marker used to be... I'd go with another option. (03/07/2007)
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How to remove traces of markers?
Permanent marker was originally designed to be difficult to remove.
However, there are often situations when the inscription from a permanent marker is completely unnecessary. And then the question arises, how to remove traces of markers.
It's very easy to remove a marker if you know the substrate it's made of:
If the marker is water-based, it can be removed from hard surfaces with a sponge dampened with water.
Alcohol-based markers are easy to remove with a cloth soaked in alcohol or vodka, or any ether that evaporates quickly.
Oil based marker ink is oil soluble. You can remove inscriptions from such markers using vegetable or other fatty oil. Simply apply a little oil to a short-haired tissue paper and rub the lettering with it. Then wipe off any remaining marker with a dry cloth.
If you do not know on what basis the marker is made, then do not worry. Toothpaste is a great way to remove marker stains. Try rubbing toothpaste into the marker stain, leave for 1-2 minutes, then wipe off with a damp cloth. This method perfectly removes inscriptions from wood panels, painted walls and from porcelain. To remove traces of the marker, you need to take a regular toothpaste that does not contain abrasive materials. Do not use dentifrice gel or tooth powder, especially to remove stains from varnished surfaces.
There are several other ways to remove permanent marker marks.
Permanent marker marks can be easily removed from a smooth surface, such as plastic, with a microfiber sponge (Clean Magic), simply by rubbing the inscription.
Try erasing the marker with a regular graphite pencil eraser. This method is good to use if you need to remove the trace of the marker from wooden surfaces. Use an eraser to remove most of the marker, and then use a tissue soaked in rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining writing.
Great for removing marker marks with nail polish remover (especially with acetone) or any solvent. However, this method is not suitable for all surfaces, for example, it can damage a surface coated with varnish or paint.
Any alcohol-based aftershave removes marker well. Apply lotion to the stain and leave for a few minutes. Then rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.
Try removing the marker stain with any aerosol (hairspray, deodorant). Spray it on the inscription from the marker, and then rinse with water.
Tea tree oil works well on some surfaces.
Try spraying sunscreen on the marker stain, but don't leave it on the wood for too long as you could damage it.
We recommend following these tips:
always start removing marker marks with the least aggressive solvent;
be aware that some of the solvents/chemicals will attack certain surfaces or even cause the ink from the marker to penetrate even deeper into the surface;
the use of dry powders or powders containing abrasives may scratch the surface to be cleaned;
Some solvents may "melt" the plastic.
And remember the important rule for dealing with various stains: be sure to use any method to remove marks from the marker, first try it on an inconspicuous part of the surface.
Friends, we are very interested in how our advice on removing traces of markers helped you. We will be grateful if you express your opinion or share your experience by writing to us by e-mail: [email protected].
In addition, there is a professional marking removal tool - Nissen EZ marking removal wipe .
The same spray bottle of Banana Boat or Neutrogena sunscreen that you use to protect your child’s skin from the harsh rays of the sun will work to get black sharpie off leather seats.
Leather conditioner will need to be applied to the area to prevent further damage to the leather.
Use the wipe to scrub the leather until the ink stain is gone. Apply leather conditioner to the stain to prevent further damage to the leather.
It should take it right up. Didn't believe it until I had to do this myself.
Thanks a lot for rewening my ball.
I don't think it will hurt the surface of the ball--but test it on an inconspicuous area first. (03/19/2006)
I have used it for just about everything. It removed bright red fingernail polish from a light blue rug. (03/21/2006)
And then the question arises, how to remove traces of markers. 
This method perfectly removes inscriptions from wood panels, painted walls and from porcelain. To remove traces of the marker, you need to take a regular toothpaste that does not contain abrasive materials. Do not use dentifrice gel or tooth powder, especially to remove stains from varnished surfaces. 
However, this method is not suitable for all surfaces, for example, it can damage a surface coated with varnish or paint. 
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