Dried-out paint markers write again

17.01.2009 1 minute read From Editorial team

Paint markers are wonderful for children, but they always dry out too quickly or start to smudge. If this happens, there is a household tip to get the paint marker ready for use again quickly:

Dried-out paint markers write again

What you’ll need:

Paper towels
Nail polish remover
Kitchen towel

Instructions:

Carefully pull the tip of the affected marker out using a paper towel and soak it in a little nail polish remover. Then wipe the tip with a kitchen towel and the paint marker is ready to use again.

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Editorial team

Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's time. As a twin mom she also writes honestly and without a filter about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics. More about the site

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