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Removing permanent marker blobs from a shirt

I managed to get a good sized permanent black marker spots on a favorite top. Have you tried anything that seemed to work if this has happened to you? I did try purify spot removal spray and let it sit but it did not work. All suggestions welcome
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Re: Removing permanent marker blobs from a shirt

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I managed to get a good sized permanent black marker spots on a favorite top. Have you tried anything that seemed to work if this has happened to you? I did try purify spot removal spray and let it sit but it did not work. All suggestions welcome

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I will follow this thread on the chance that someone answers with a success story, but I think the name PERMANENT marker has already answered  your question.

 

I have faced this challenge in the past with no success.

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Re: Removing permanent marker blobs from a shirt

I did a search on the phrase how to remove permanent marker from clothing and got many returns for websites and some youtube videos.

 

I did not further investigate since it appears they type of fabric and color plays a part in what will work.

What is good for the goose today will also be good for the gander tomorrow.
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Re: Removing permanent marker blobs from a shirt

@gellen. I do know there are Norwex products that can remove permanent marker from walls and flooring. I did see it demonstrated a few years ago.  I don't know about fabrics, however, they do have a laundry detergent on their site.  Maybe they have a help line or something.  

Good luck; I hope you can get the stain out.

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Re: Removing permanent marker blobs from a shirt

I have found that Fels-Naptha will usually do the trick.

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Re: Removing permanent marker blobs from a shirt

@gellen - This happened to me years ago and someone recommended Simple Green. I can't even remember what material the top was, but I sprayed it on, rubbed it in, and let it sit for a while before rinsing it out. Then I washed it. It was my first experience with Simple Green, and I have used it ever since.

 

As others have said, I would be careful. A lot depends on your fabric. And it might be too strong for it. 

 

 

Good luck!  Smiley Happy

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Re: Removing permanent marker blobs from a shirt

Type in How to remove black permanent marker out of clothes.I  have used alcohol and paper towel to blot ink out of carpet.  I have also removed ink from a apron.

 

 

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Re: Removing permanent marker blobs from a shirt

Dry Cleaners have products to remove just about anything.

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Re: Removing permanent marker blobs from a shirt

Thanks for all your suggestions. I had googled and will try some of the products suggested. Of course this doesn’t happen when you are wearing a favorite top and not your old clothes 😠
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Re: Removing permanent marker blobs from a shirt

Sorry. I meant it happens when wearing your favorite top. My first day teaching in awhile has left me really tired☺️