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[San Antonio Gal]

Check out Amos Shock It Clean on HSN.  Supposedly "breaks down the molecular structure" and doesn't contain any harsh chemicals.   He did a demo where the product broke down paint and removed it.   I just ordered this product.

[Lilysmom1]

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@gtx wrote:

Dry Cleaners have products to remove just about anything.

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I second this.  That would be my first move.  Don't try to fix and then take it, take it there first.  They worked a miracle for me on a brand new cream coloured jacket.  LM

[Mistreatedbycs]

My mom swore by hairspray.   Somehow hairspray removed the black ink from my dad's cotton shirts.

Not sure if a sharpie would be different though.

[Duckncover]

When I was teaching I would use a spritz of non-aerosol hairspray to get out ballpoint ink and some permanent ink...just depended on the fabric and the marker, but is worth a try. Spritz, then blot with a tissue....no water....until it come off..may take more than one try. Make sure not to use aerosol hairspray.

[zitawins]

I have had good luck with blue Dawn for removing oily spots, and even permanent marker. At one time a guy in my writer's group dropped his blue pen on my favorite peach bermudas. I tried alcohol, all kinds of removers, but Dawn did it for me. I soak the spot, rub it in, and then wash as usual. It's worth a try, and it's cheap.

[Mellyg]

I'll give the disclaimer that this may not be applicable to all fabrics. However, I had an accident with a Sharpie and a sofa. Rubbing alcohol removed it easily. Rubbing alcohol also removes sharpie from walls and countertops (cannot even tell where it was). 

And no, there isn't an out of control child with markers in the house. I'm just a clumsy adult 🤦‍♀️

[Sage04]

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@Mellyg wrote:

I'll give the disclaimer that this may not be applicable to all fabrics. However, I had an accident with a Sharpie and a sofa. Rubbing alcohol removed it easily. Rubbing alcohol also removes sharpie from walls and countertops (cannot even tell where it was). 

And no, there isn't an out of control child with markers in the house. I'm just a clumsy adult 🤦‍♀️

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My problem is the opposite. Have a beautiful rose pink blouse made in Indonesia (I just checked). It has buttons down the front and I haven't worn it in years.

Since reading this Thread I thought it would be a great idea to see what would work. It has a white spot on one side which I believe is Clorox. I have a habit of not paying attention to what I'm wearing when I clean. After reading these Posts I thought the colored Sharpie might work, but I realize that if I were to sew rose pink lace on either side it might work better for me.

I'll remember to try alcohol for the walls.

[pigletsmom]

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@Duckncover wrote:

When I was teaching I would use a spritz of non-aerosol hairspray to get out ballpoint ink and some permanent ink...just depended on the fabric and the marker, but is worth a try. Spritz, then blot with a tissue....no water....until it come off..may take more than one try. Make sure not to use aerosol hairspray.

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I second the hairspray idea. It definitely works on ink but I haven't tried it on permanent marker.