How to Get Marker Off the Wall That Has Latex Paint

If your child made his art debut on a wall that is painted with latex paint, don’t panic. It may come off without having to bust out the old paint can to repaint or choose a whole new color for the wall. Try a few tricks known to remove marker stains. Test them first, though, in an unnoticeable spot -- such as in a closet or behind the sofa -- since there is a chance you may alter the finish or color of the latex paint during the cleaning process.

Rag or sponge
Dish soap
Mildly abrasive bathroom cleaner
Cotton ball or swab
Rubbing alcohol
Cleaning eraser
Acetone or fingernail polish remover

Instructions

- 1
  Wipe the paint down with a damp rag or sponge. If the marker is water-based and not permanent, this may be all that is necessary to get the marker off a painted wall.
- 2
  Wash the painted wall with soapy water made with approximately one quart of water and 1 tsp. of dish detergent. This may remove washable marker off of a painted wall.
- 3
  Dab a dollop of mildly abrasive bathroom cleaner on a rag, and rub the marker stains in circular motions to remove them. Rinse the wall with a wet rag when finished.
- 4
  Dampen a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, and wipe the marker off of the wall.
- 5
  Wet a special cleaning eraser, and rub it gently on the wall to remove the marker. Do not press too hard or you’re more likely to damage the wall color.
- 6
  Moisten a cotton ball with acetone or fingernail polish remover, and rub the marker stains off of the painted wall.

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