How to Get a Marker Out of a Carpet With a Bleach Additive

Cleaning up permanent marker is challenging. These markers are designed to last for years and will absorb quickly into a porous material such as fabric or carpet fibers. In order to use it you will need special cleaners and if those don't work you will need to bleach or lighten the fabric to hide the stain. Chlorine bleach will turn the carpet yellow, green or even melt the fibers and is not an option for carpets. Oxygen bleach is the best solution because it is much less caustic.

Things You'll Need

• Oxygen bleach powder
• Bowl
• Towel

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Mix oxygen bleach powder with warm water according to the package instructions. The powder dissolves in the water.

   • 2

     Spread the liquid onto the marker stains so it is thoroughly saturated. Leave it for 10 to 20 minutes so the oxygen bleach has time to work.

   • 3

     Blot the stain with a clean, absorbent towel until dry.