Alcohol has been successful in removing sharpie ink and paint marker strays from hard surfaces computer keyboards wooden tables countertops and walls included.
How to get sharpie off wood floor.
Try using a small amount of non acetone nail polish remover on a cotton ball on the permanent marker.
Use a q tip when removing sharpie paint marker ink.
Another thing to try is a method we use when someone has been using permanent markers on whiteboards.
Create a paste using baking soda and water and gently rub it into the permanent marker spot with a soft cloth.
To prevent further damage to the stained area apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a hidden area of your floor.
Anonymous wrote magic eraser only works on non porous surfaces and i don t know how porous your hardwood is.
Wipe the step 2 apply the isopropyl alcohol to the stain with a rag.
Rub the rag lightly over the marker stain to remove any ink that may still be wet.
Use a light circular motion just until marker is gone.
Step 1 test the isopropyl alcohol on a small hidden area.
Don t pour the alcohol directly onto the stain.
Step 2 squeeze a moderate coating of plain white toothpaste over the sharpie spot.
Together with the new line you will wipe off most of the other line as well.
Pour 1 teaspoon of isopropyl.
Once the vinegar is on the stain let it sit for about five minutes.
Then scrub at the stain again and repeat until the marker is gone.
Apply with a cotton ball or cloth.
Allow it to sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
Dampen a rag slightly with plain water.
Wipe the test spot with the saturated rag.
Both inks will come off together.
You can also try using a dry erase marker.
Cover the sharpie in dry erase then erase.
This saves a lot of scrubbing.
Clean the surface with water and a rag.
Take the same permanent marker and trace the lines immediately wiping it off.