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My 5 yr old son did this with a black sharpie on 3 types of stone at his grand parent's house (YIKES!): grey polished slate, varnished marble bowl, white granite with no finish. It came off of the slate the easiest and the varnished granite using 409, dish soap, and one of those "Magic Sponges". The white marble was porous and soaked in the sharpie dye/ink.
Use Nailpolish remover! It works like a charm! Rub it on every rock you want to clean 4-5 times then rinse and dry. more
Oh, let me be specific, Lysol disinfectant spray. Not any of their other floor cleaning products or the like (sorry, I wasn't thinking).
I have red Sharpie permanent marker on my River Rock Stone Fireplace. My son wrote on one of the stones and no matter what I have used it will not come off. I even tried bleach. Any suggestions? more
There are many myths about natural stone that get passed around so much that the average consumer searching for answers will think the information is correct when, in fact, it is not. [links]
But marble is sensitive and requires specific care. Most "cleaning" websites and even some stone professionals do not know the proper or most effective methods for marble care and repair. [links]
Something to consider. the vast varieties of toothpaste available on the market means many may have additives that could damage the finish of marble. [links]
In many cases acetone will do the trick to remove ink stains on stone particularly if it is a "light" mark and has not absorbed into the stone.
If acetone (or rubbing alcohol) and scrubbing doesn't remove it, then try the.
Thanks for sharing! Glad you got the permanent marker stains off your marble and that the toothpaste worked without any additional damage. here
Scoop the poultice paste out over the stain or stains, spreading it into a 1/4-inch thick layer. here
Pour several tablespoons of baking soda or talc into a shallow bowl. An exact measurement does not matter; use as much as you need to cover all the marker stains at least 1/4-inch thick. Add a little hydrogen peroxide, stirring and adding more until the mixture has a paste-like consistency that does not run. This mixture forms a poultice that draws the stain out of the marble and into the peroxide mixture instead. If the stain is on a dark marble, use acetone instead of peroxide.
Pour a small amount of distilled water over the stain to saturate the area, which helps lift the ink away.
Marble's attractive color variations make it a natural choice for uses around the home, such as tabletops, counters and even floors. This porous material is subject to stains, however. Ink from a permanent marker may soak into the marble a bit, making an obvious mark, especially on a light-colored marble. Removing the stain can generally be accomplished without professional help, but it may take several tries to get rid of every last trace of the ink. more
Pour rubbing alcohol over the stain -- enough to completely cover and soak the marker ink. Allow the alcohol to soak into the marble for several minutes.
Smooth a piece of plastic wrap over the paste, securing it with bits of masking tape. Allow to harden in place for at 24 to 48 hours. [links]
Pour several tablespoons of baking soda or talc into a shallow bowl. An exact measurement does not matter; use as much as you need to cover all the marker stains at least 1/4-inch thick. Add a little hydrogen peroxide, stirring and adding more until the mixture has a paste-like consistency that does not run. This mixture forms a poultice that draws the stain out of the marble and into the peroxide mixture instead. If the stain is on a dark marble, use acetone instead of peroxide. here
Pour rubbing alcohol over the stain -- enough to completely cover and soak the marker ink. Allow the alcohol to soak into the marble for several minutes.
Marble's attractive color variations make it a natural choice for uses around the home, such as tabletops, counters and even floors. This porous material is subject to stains, however. Ink from a permanent marker may soak into the marble a bit, making an obvious mark, especially on a light-colored marble. Removing the stain can generally be accomplished without professional help, but it may take several tries to get rid of every last trace of the ink.
Pour a small amount of distilled water over the stain to saturate the area, which helps lift the ink away. more
Rub the stained area with a nylon scrub pad. Blot up excess liquid after scrubbing with a paper towel. Alcohol is most effective on permanent marker if the stain is relatively fresh. If the stain is still intact, continue to Step 3.