How to Clean Marker Stains from Velvet - Tips & Tricks to Spotless Results
Getting marker stains on clothing or fabric can be irritating, especially on velvet as it is a delicate fabric. While it can be tricky to clean marker off of velvet, with some patience and the right technique, you can get it done quickly and effectively.
Updated 04 Mar 2023
By Matej Kramberger
What You'll Need
- A few drops of mild liquid detergent (preferably a mild non-bleaching type)
- Lemon juice
- Paper towels or a soft cloth
- Small bowl
- Cold water
Step by Step Guide
- Create a mixture of a few drops of mild liquid detergent and cold water in a small bowl.
- Dip the paper towel or soft cloth into mixture and then squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Gently dab the marker stain with the damp cloth.
- Continue dabbing the stain until no more color comes off the cloth.
- If the stain is still present, create a mixture of equal parts lemon juice and cold water and apply it to the stained area.
- Dab the stain until stain is completely gone.
- Once the stain is removed, rinse stained area with cold water.
- Allow the area to air dry.
Conclusion
With this guide, you should be able to successfully clean marker stains from velvet without any hassle. It may take a few attempts to remove the stain completely, but it’s important to use gentle and careful movements when cleaning a sensitive fabric such as velvet.Try Laundryheap - 24h laundry service with free delivery
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