Let’s say you’re out of rubbing alcohol. You’re a hero with a toothpaste tube and some baking soda. Mix a pea-sized dab of non-gel toothpaste with a pinch of baking soda to form a paste.
Apply it to the pen mark with an old toothbrush. Scrub in tiny circles. It’s like giving your wall a mini dental cleaning. Gross, but effective.
Rinse with a damp cloth. The mark should be faded, if not gone. Bonus: your wall will smell minty fresh. Who doesn’t want that?
For the Stain That Won't Quit: The Eraser Hack
Sometimes, pen ink is stubborn. It’s the kind that leaves a ghost behind. Enter your magic eraser (melamine sponge). Wet it, squeeze it dry, and gently rub.
But here’s the warning: those erasers are like sandpaper for paint. Use them lightly. If you rub too hard, you’ll buff the paint off and reveal a shiny spot. Ask me how I know.
I now have a wall that’s part beige, part satin finish. It’s a “conversation piece.” No, it’s not. It’s a mistake. Learn from me.
