How to Get Dry Erase Marker Off of Paint

2. Test a small area of the paint with a mild detergent. Apply a small amount of detergent to a cloth and blot it onto the stain. If the detergent doesn't damage the paint, you can continue to use it to clean the stain.

3. Use a magic eraser to remove the stain. Magic erasers are made of a very fine abrasive material that can gently remove stains without damaging the surface. Wet a magic eraser and blot it onto the stain. Be sure to test a small area first to make sure the magic eraser doesn't damage the paint.

4. Use rubbing alcohol to remove the stain. Rubbing alcohol is a solvent that can dissolve dry erase ink. Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to a cloth and blot it onto the stain. Be sure to test a small area first to make sure the rubbing alcohol doesn't damage the paint.

5. Use a commercial dry erase board cleaner to remove the stain. There are a number of commercial dry erase board cleaners available that can be used to remove stains. Follow the directions on the product label to use the cleaner.

6. If the stain is still visible, you may need to use a paint thinner to remove it. Paint thinner is a strong solvent that can damage paint, so be sure to test a small area first. Apply a small amount of paint thinner to a cloth and blot it onto the stain. Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area.