I had a two year old write with marker all over my piano keys... It's red and I don't know how to get it out! HELP
2007-09-11 14:00:19 · 15 answers · asked by LJ 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Try Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser. It took a little elbow grease but its still the best cure I've found for marker.
Good luck!
2007-09-11 14:03:53 · answer #1 · answered by rose1077 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
take advantage of molecular polarity. Yes, that's right. The chemicals in Sharpie markers are very non-polar, where as, anything water based is Very polar because it is a bent molecule with two hydrogens. Acetone, on the other hand, is also very non-polar, like sharpie. So what will happen? I think you will be amazed when you try it. After you have your acetone, either pour a little on the surface or lightly rub the marker with a paper towel soaked in acetone. In fact, you should not even need to rub really. It should run off like water. That's about it. This is a very simple and neat little trick that some people are not aware of. Just be aware that some plastics may dissolve in acetone. And don't try to put acetone in a styrofoam cup... unless you want to see a styrofoam cup dissolve in a matter of seconds. Which is actually pretty cool in it's own regards!
2016-05-17 10:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have always just used good old fashion rubbing alcohol to remove Sharpie marks off any hard surface. Just put some on a piece of gauze or cloth and rub. Comes right off and not as caustic as polish remover, which will also work.
2007-09-11 14:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by babycakesmommy1952 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Fingernail polish remover will do it, but make sure you dont get it to wet. Any liquid gets in the keys it will ruin the piano.
2007-09-11 16:45:38 · answer #4 · answered by Cheryl C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wipe over the key with methylated spirits...
If this doesn't work then I would contact a piano restorer to ask them...
Hope this helps,
mum2MH
2007-09-12 01:22:35 · answer #5 · answered by mum2mh 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard nail polish remover will take the sharpie ink right off
2007-09-11 14:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Olive Oil and a soft cloth and lots of rubbing will do the trick.
2007-09-11 14:42:13 · answer #7 · answered by Lynne W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not scrub the keys with any abrasive or steel wool. Sharpie.com will be able to help.. don't panic...
2007-09-11 14:53:02 · answer #8 · answered by Gerald 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a dry-erase marker and a kleenex to wipe it off.
2007-09-11 14:06:41 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try using Windex and then follow with Strong Hold hair spray.
2007-09-11 14:12:18 · answer #10 · answered by Liz 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋