This week on the Home & Family show on the Hallmark Channel, I found a timely tip on how to remove markers from wood floors. In my case the markers bled through thin paper onto the wooden bench beneath the masterpiece-in-the-making.
Ordinary toothpaste, not the gel types, rubbed gently into the marker with a soft rag, will remove markers of all types, even the permanent variety. I needed to add a bit of dampness to my rag in order to remove all the pigment.
It worked! I buffed the area with a soft cloth to remove any excess moisture or toothpaste.
Hallmark’s Home & Family show has a good mix of recipes, household tips, home improvements, garden segments, pet rescue highlights, and craft projects. In my area the show is aired twice a day and is also available On Demand.
MINDING MY P'S WITH Q 
You’ve also protected your masterpiece-in-the-making from cavities!! I’m hoping that silly comment will help me remember what to do when markers mar my life.
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That’s true…Anne, if you still have my email address could you send me an email and I will send you a reply back. Thanks, Kathy
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This is good to know!! Thank you.
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You’re welcome. I hope you are having a happy and healthy 2019!
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The wee ones are in the Netherlands for four years, I think our floors are safe for a while.
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You never know what might land on your floor without a cap!
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Good tip! Thanks.
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Kathy
You are a good soul to share all this information. I think this might work on mosaic or marble floors too or even clothing ?
Susie
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Hi Susie, So good to hear from you. I think it might work on anything and not mar the surface as other abrasives might.
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I wonder if it would work on a white board. Will have to try it out. Thanks for the reminder about Home and Family, I want to watch but forget about it every day.
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