How To Remove Sharpie Ink From Clothing & Bedsheets

Permanent marker stains from Sharpies can be difficult to remove, in some cases impossible. That said, if you work fast you may be able to get a Sharpie stain off bed sheets and clothing with the correct stain removal process and products.

Step 1

Sponge the stain with rubbing alcohol until it is completely moistened.

Step 2

Dab the stain with a wad of clean, damp paper towels. The color from the permanent marker should be transferring to the paper towel. Keep repeating the process until the stain is gone.

Step 3

Apply denatured alcohol to the stain if the stain does not lift with the rubbing alcohol. Apply the denatured alcohol with cotton swabs for a more precise application.

Step 4

Blot the spot with clean, damp paper towels again. The color from the Sharpie should transfer to the paper towels.

Step 5

Dip a cotton swab in acetone nail polish remover. Swab the marker spot with the nail polish remover. This should help fade the rest of the marker.

Step 6

Wipe up the nail polish remover with moistened paper towels. If the stain is gone, launder the item as usual.