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How To Remove A Marker Stain From Every Surface In Your Home

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We never let it stain on our parade.

All puns aside, getting rid of stains is a challenge. Deep-soaked stains are tough to tackle -- and when treated incorrectly, they only get worse.

Thanks to the pros at NeoMam Studios, we now have a go-to resource for when permanent marker leaves its mark. This handy guide will help you remove ink from carpet, walls, tiles and skin -- and we have a feeling the fixes would be effective for other ink stains, too.

Stain, stain, go away!

Before You Go

How To Get Rid Of Red Wine Marks And Other Tricky Stains

Don't Squirt Lemon Juice On It(01 of12)

"Some people have suggested the addition of certain easy to grab items to remove stains, primarily because 'that’s what my mum used to use,'" explains dry cleaning expert at the Textile Services Association, Martyn Lewis.One particular culprit that won't get your stain out but will cause other damage? Lemon juice. "It's citric acid, which can cause colour loss of the material," says Lewis. "Yes, it might well 'bleach out' the stain, but it could also leave a very pale area surrounding the stain.". (credit:Tooga via Getty Images)

Don't Forget All About It(02 of12)

"As long as the garment is washable there are a number of DIY treatments which can be used to enhance the removal of stains once you get home," according to Lewis.But they need to be done sooner rather than later - don't chuck the item in the laundry pile and forget all about it. Lewis recommends using laundry soap or Fairy Bar soap on the stained area as soon as possible. (credit:Jupiterimages via Getty Images)

Never Rub A Stain(03 of12)

Not all stains are removable, but a lot of the success will depend upon the type of material affected by the actual stain (i.e. Silk is really tricky). According to Lewis, one big no-no is rubbing: Never rub a stain and never add anything to it that could either damage the material or set the stain, he advises. (credit:Max Oppenheim via Getty Images)

Do Dab At The Stain With A White Napkin(04 of12)

What you should do is carefully dab the stain with a white napkin or hanky to absorb the stain, then dampen the cloth with a small amount of water and again dab the stain, finishing off with further dabbing with a dry cloth. Do not over-wet the stained area and do not rub the material. Do not use anything else other than water, a white cloth or tissue and do not rub the stain. (credit:Hans Neleman via Getty Images)

Don't Use Chlorine Bleach(05 of12)

Do not use any form of chlorine bleach such as the type you would put down the loo - it will cause major damage to your clothes. Lewis does recommend adding Oxi Action products for more stubborn stains. "They can prove very successful as they contain oxygenating bleach, which is generally safe for clothes and good for washing out more stubborn stains." (credit:Alan Marsh via Getty Images)

Be Careful With Silk (06 of12)

This delicate fabric can easily lose colour or become abraded from overzealous attempts to remove the stain, warns Lewis, so be wary about trying to get rid of the stain on your own. (credit:Creatas via Getty Images)

White Wine Won't Get A Red Wine Stain Out(07 of12)

"Let’s take a red wine stain, which generally happens whilst out with friends. First of all, that splash of Malbec which has suddenly appeared on the front of your top isn’t an excuse to quickly open a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and launch it down your front," warns Lewis. "It’s an old wives tale that by adding white wine to a red wine stain it will remove the stain. It doesn’t. What has actually happened is you have diluted the stain with a clear liquid." (credit:Robyn Mackenzie via Getty Images)

Don't Pour Salt On It(08 of12)

Step away from the salt shaker: adding salt to a stained area won't absorb the stain. Instead, it will help to set it (salt is used to set dyes), making it very difficult to remove. (credit:Ebby May via Getty Images)

For Very Bad Stains, Soak The Garment(09 of12)

"For very badly stained garments, such as a whole glass of our favourite Malbec down the front of your blouse, a soaking in a bowl or plastic bucket of warm water and a cup of biological powder for a couple of hours, followed by a normal washing process, should work wonders," recommends Lewis."But, be warned, this should only be used as a last resort as it can cause colours to run as garments aren’t expected to be exposed to water for any great length of time." (credit:tonivaver via Getty Images)

How To Clean Your White Tablecloth (10 of12)

Dinner party fail involving a wine bottle? For large red wine or coffee stains on white tablecloths, Lewis recommends adding half a cup of an Oxi Action type product to your wash to further boost the cleaning process. (credit:Halfdark via Getty Images)

Get Professional Help(11 of12)

If the garment cannot be washed, take it in to your local competent dry cleaner for their expert processing. "Make sure that when you leave the garment you inform the dry cleaner that you have a stained garment, and tell them what the stain is. They should then be able to treat the staining and hopefully successfully remove it for you." (credit:Justin Sullivan via Getty Images)

How To Clean Cuffs, Collars And Underarm Stains(12 of12)

"Simply dampen the laundry soap bar (or Fairy Soap bar) under a running tap and gently rub into the staining and wash the garment within half an hour," Lewis recommends when you're looking to get rid of grubby marks on shirt cuffs and collars and unsightly underarm stains."Always follow the instructions on the care label and make sure that you add your usual washing detergent." (credit:TSA)

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