How Do You Remove Sharpie Stains From Shoes?
Shoes are expensive, and the last thing a parent wants to do is throw out a good pair because junior or princess created art upon them with a Sharpie permanent marker. Luckily, you can keep your kid’s shoes longer, even after a Sharpie attack, by knowing how to remove Sharpie stains from shoes. Moisten a cotton swab in acetone nail polish remover and gently blot the entire Sharpie stain. Be sure to use acetone nail polish remover because it is the acetone chemical that removes stains. Blot the Sharpie stain with a moistened, clean cloth so that there is enough of the chemical to work on the mark but not so much that it can damage the shoe’s cloth, canvas or leather surface. Remove the acetone polish remover from the shoe by wetting a clean rag with water and liberally applying it to the treated area. As the acetone is pulled from the fabric, the mark should begin to fade and disappear. Spray a clean rag with cooking spray until moist and wipe the stained surface of the shoe, then blot
