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    Will the sharpie come off immediately?
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    It will not come off the second you put it on, it will take some scrubbing.
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    How can I remove permanent maker from unpainted drywall?
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    You can either use paper whitener or white out, which is available in stationary stores.
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    Does this work for tile as well?
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    Toothpaste should work for tile.
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    If the marker has been on the wall for months, will any of these work to get the marker off?
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    Yes, but the dry erase marker step may be difficult. You will have to repeat the steps many times.
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    What should you do if you remove the wall paint while trying to get Sharpie off of the wall?
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    Get a sample of the same paint to touch up the wall.
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    Why does the baking soda not work for me?
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    Perhaps you didn't use the hard side of a sponge. Follow the steps exactly for it to work.
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    What if the paint rubs off while trying to clean the marker off?
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    You will have to repaint that part of the wall. But generally, the wall paint should not rub off.
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    How do I remove a Sharpie stain from a painted wall?
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    I used a Mr. Clean "Magic Eraser" and it worked spectacularly! It didn't lift the paint, but got the Sharpie completely off.
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    What is the best primer or sealer to use to make sure Sharpie doesn't bleed through to the wall if I am unable to remove it with the methods in the article?
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    I would go with a spray called Killz. I work with my father flipping houses and I’ve seen him use it to block many things from bleeding through.
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    What do I do if dry erase marker isn't coming off my painted wall?
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    Try spraying some water on it. if you have some an hand, you can also try whiteboard cleaner spray.
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    Can sharpie be removed from a door in the same way it would be removed from a wall?
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    Yes. It works just the same, as they are similar if not the same type of surface.
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