How to Get an Expo Marker Off a Wall

Expo dry and wet erase markers are made for use on dry-erase boards, or whiteboards. When the oil-based marker ends up on your wall, it leaves a stain. If you treat the stain properly, you can remove Expo marker ink from your wall surface. You must use effective cleaning supplies and careful stain removal methods to get the dry or wet erase ink off the wall without damaging the surface.

Baby powder
Cotton balls
Clean cloths
Silicone spray
Plastic wrap
White vinegar
Sponge

Instructions

- 1
  Sprinkle baby powder onto a cotton ball. Dab the Expo marker stain on the wall with the powder to absorb oil in the ink.
- 2
  Wipe the powder off with a dry cloth. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove as much oily residue from the Expo marker stain as possible.
- 3
  Spray the remaining Expo marker stain with silicone spray similar to the type you would use to relieve a squeaky door hinge. Cover the stained area with a piece of plastic wrap. Smooth the plastic wrap over the silicone spray–covered marker stain.
- 4
  Pour white vinegar onto a clean sponge until it's damp. Remove the plastic wrap from the wall. Blot the wall to remove the silicone spray and loosened Expo marker ink.
- 5
  Press a dry cloth onto the wall to absorb moisture and lift the marker stain. Repeatedly alternate steps 4 and 5 until the rest of the Expo marker stain is gone.

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