A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Get Rid of Pencil Stains on Acrylic
Pencil stains can be difficult to remove from acrylic surfaces. The surface is porous and dirt and graphite particles can quickly sink into the surface, making it difficult to remove. This guide will help you to clean pencil stains off of acrylic with ease.
Updated 19 Jun 2023
By Luke Smith
What You'll Need:
- Soft cloth
- Mild dish soap
- White vinegar and lemon juice
- Soft brush
- Baking soda and water paste
Cleaning the Pencil Stain in Steps:
- Take a soft cloth and dampen it with mild dish soap. Gently rub the pencil stain in circular motions.
- Mix equal parts white vinegar and lemon juice and apply the mixture to the stain using a soft brush. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Once the vinegar and lemon juice solution has soaked into the stain, use the soft cloth to gently scrub the area in a circular motion.
- If the stain remains, make a paste using baking soda and water. Apply paste to the stain and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Once the paste has had time to work its magic, use the soft cloth to scrub the area in a circular motion and rinse the area with water. This should remove the remaining pencil stain.
Conclusion
Pencil stains can be difficult to remove from acrylic surfaces, however with the steps outlined above, you should have no problem removing even the most stubborn pencil stains on acrylic.