The Easiest Way to Remove Permanent Marker Stains from Your Blazer

Got a stubborn permanent marker stain on your blazer? Don't worry — getting rid of it isn't as hard as it seems. Read on to learn the best way to remove marker stains from your blazer.

Permanent marker stains on clothing can occur in a number of ways — a child doodling on their shirt, accidentally leaving an ink pen in a pocket, or even a misjudged swipe of a permanent marker on a collar or pocket. Whatever the cause, permanent marker stains can be difficult to remove. However, if you act quickly and use the right technique, you can get rid of a permanent marker stain on a blazer without much fuss.

What You'll Need

• Isopropyl alcohol (70% solution)
• A soft-bristled toothbrush or nail brush
• Laundry detergent

Removing Stain

1. Remove excess marker by scraping it off with a butter knife.
2. Soak a soft-bristled toothbrush or nail brush in isopropyl alcohol.
3. Gently scrub the stained area with the brush.
4. Rinse with cold water.
5. Apply laundry detergent directly to the stain.
6. Allow the detergent to sit for 10 minutes.
7. Rinse the blazer in cold water.
8. Repeat if necessary.
9. Allow the blazer to air dry.

Tips & Tricks

• If stain persists, place a pile of paper towels over the stain and press an iron set to a low heat setting over the paper towels. This should lift the stain onto the paper towels.
• If possible, always test a small, unseen area before starting to apply any cleaning product.
• If the blazer has pockets, check them often. Ink pens and permanent markers can easily end up in pockets and leak out, creating a stain.

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