I need to know how to get pen off the wall. I used teh mr. clean sponges and they did great on other stuff, but I cannot get pen off without rubbing the paint off. I even painted a coat over it and it still bleeds through. I would appreciate it.

By Kate on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 09:26 pm:

I think you'll need to sand it off. Sand it off using a tiny bit of sandpaper so you don't sand a large area by accident. Prime it, and then paint again. Since you already painted over it you can't really access the root of it now, so I think this is your only solution. Good luck!!

By Ginny~moderator on Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 11:36 pm:

Or, ask at Home Depot or a paint store for a special primer that goes on over permanent marker and ink and really does cover it, and you can paint over. I know, because I've BTDT. Either way, you'll have to prepare the area before you prime or paint, that is, wash and rinse it thoroughly, so the primer and/or paint will adhere.

By Agreen on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 10:04 am:

I consulted my "Haley's Cleaning Hints" book.

Trying using white toothpaste and gently rubbing the stains out. Or: Although this is for clothing it may help on the wall. i would test spot first. Try using rubbing alcohol over the ink stains. it is supposed to lift off the stain. Hope this helps.

By Debbie on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 02:43 pm:

My ds wrote on our walls with black marker a few years ago. I had to prime it with special primer and then paint over it. Nothing else worked.

By Sue3 on Sunday, January 23, 2005 - 08:36 pm:

Try hairspray.

By Children03 on Monday, January 24, 2005 - 05:52 am:

You need to put primer over the spot first, and then touch up the spot with your regular paint. Primer hides marks like that and keeps it from bleeding through.