Looks like we will be getting that IKEA sectional, after all.
I know I can get the marker off the floor (how sad is it that I know that?!) but the Sharpie on the sofa and chair I am not so sure. Luckily, The Mister and I bought the extended care plan which means that if they can’t get the stain out they will replace the item(s). I think the real excitement will start if and when the sofa and chair need to be replaced.
Will Macy’s do it? Will they honor their contract? How long will it take?
All this and more on as the Two Year Old Turns…
p.s. I am trying to surprise The Mister, who is out of town, with some painting around the house. I was pulling tape when (apparently) Nico went in my desk and pulled out the pencil bag I have hidden underneath a calendar, mouse pad, etc. That pencil bag contains the RED SHARPIE OF DEATH. When I noticed an eerie calm in the living room, I came out to check on him and THEN I DIED.
I then rose from the dead and found my pencil bag under the dining room table.
UPDATE: Marker is not covered under the warranty.
SECOND UPDATE: Take that, Sharpie.
OMG! I am speechless. Wow. Oh my. I guess if the other funds don’t pan out we can start the Jules sofa + chair fund;) Oh boy. I do think that they can get this out. There’s all sorts of tricks of trade. I wish I knew what Nico was thinking when he did this, he probably was excited to show off his prowess! I know a modern artists that dips everything in tar and makes a fortune, maybe you can contact his agent?
UPDATE: Marker is not covered under the warranty.
I save cursing for special occasions.
HOLY HELL JULES. What?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t have children and am notorious for not being a huge fan of them, so um.. what goes through a child’s mind when they DO that? I mean seriously, though! ‘Let’s go draw on the sofa!’, instead of yanno, paper.. I love the shape of the furniture, I’m really sorry for your ‘loss’! :(
I’d try Oxy-Clean. I’ve used it to get Sharpie out of slacks and shirts, so I imagine it’d be able to at least make a dent in upholstery.
If all else fails, give him back the sharpie and ask him to fill in the rest and, tadah! Custom furniture!
Whoa. If that were me, I would have to spend some time apart from the child. I bet he felt terrible when he saw your face.
Was the couch “drive-by” just on the cushions, can you just flip them over? I love your couch, ::sad face::
I just walked in the door from buying Ox-Clean and a host of other chemicals. We’ll see.
He did feel terrible and started crying and saying “Sorry, Mama!” but I say he is still very lucky that I have an easy going personality. I can tell you right now that my parents would have drop kicked me into next week if I did something half as bad. ;)
Oh wow Jules. A little Rembrandt you have there? What is Mikey going to say? I can picture him being aghast at that mess! Am I right? You’re gonna surprise the Mister alright. ;) Good luck! (And of course marker isn’t covered. There’s always a clause for whatever it is that is stained on YOUR item–if you remember mine was the carpet w/ stainmaster, etc that didn’t cover vomit. Yeah. Thanks for telling the people with small children that when they are purchasing that plan!!! Argh)
AGH! What is UP with warranty plans that don’t cover the most random things (see: cell phones getting dropped in water), perhaps we can get Obama to sponsor a public option?
Wow! My son did the same thing with a ball point pen on our sofa, I about died (and nearly killed him!). I call Room and Board because I knew the fabric had been treated with some sort of stain repellent. They suggested blotting rubbing alcohol on it and it worked(!), though I did spend about 5 hours blotting the dang sofa. All markers, pens, pencils, crayons, and scissors have been banished to a very high shelf in a locked closet ever since. And I love how you know they’re really up to no good when there’s that eerie silence. Good luck with the aftermath…
Our couch is in a similiar state. Our couch is white, and my daughter constantly finds it and uses it as a blank canvas.
We get it steam cleaned once a year. It turns out nicely. I wonder if a professional can help you?
Your son is lucky that are so patient and kind. I’d hate to think what some parents would do. x
I don’t have kids so I haven’t encountered this situation, but it seems that the Mr Clean’s magic eraser can get a lot of stuff out. Good Luck!!
Does Mr. Clean work on fabric? I’ll have to get some if it does because so far it’s not looking so good for the sofa and chair…
:(
i’m sorry. i have found that the worse the crime the more understanding i am–please don’t ask me why. this will go down in the family history for sure. good luck with the clean-up. the rubbing alcohol thing worked for me when my youngest broke a bottle of red nail polish and promptly spilled it all over the carpet. btw–love your floors, even with the red.
Thanks, Marcy. The floors are rustic red oak planks, which is convenient since the red sharpie kind of bleed a red haze during clean up. Sigh.
I’ll try the alcohol if the second soaking and ink remover product doesn’t work.
try this…Get a bottle of isopropyl alcohol out with a roll of paper towels. Wet the paper towel and blot the stain. Keep blotting with the alcohol and paper towel until the stain is gone.
I just googled it. I did the same thing to my parents furnature when I was little. All markers were forbidden until I was old enough to know better.
I also marketed the walls too. My mom did not have your reaction though. I think I was grounded until I was 10!
Best of luck. I also emailed my friend to see what she has to say {She works for a furniture company}!
Thank you, Katie!
So many people are recommending the alcohol that I feel stupid for running out and buying something expensive when I could have used something I have here! Oh well.
I will pull them out of the washer once the spin cycle is done and start blotting. I hope doing that didn’t set in the stain! :(
W.O.W. I have no words…..so sorry.
OH. MY. GOD. I could do nothing else but gasp at the horror when I saw these pics. May your sofa RIP (and possibly also your little one). Lots of luck with stain removal. This is one of those times when the internet can be your best friend. If anyone knows how to get sharpie out – it’s the internet!
Ohmy. Well … just remember, someday you’ll look back on this and laugh. It may be a nervous sort of laughter, but laughter all the same … :)
White vinegar is also a miracle cleaning solution. It keeps reds from running and helps lift set in stains (even red wine, crayons, blood). Spray white vinegar directly on the stain; then mix 2 parts vinegar to 3 parts cornstarch and gently rub on the stain. Let it dry before you wash it. Of course, you’ll want to test a piece first to make sure the fabric doesn’t bleach. It shouldn’t, but some fabrics are persnickety. And after this, it might just say enough is enough!!!
Good luck to ya!
OMG! speechless… I really don�t know what to say :S… And know I’m scare about *thinking* on having kids.
Oh. My. God. A little piece of me died when I saw those pics. I’m the mom of a 2 year old also and I feel your pain. Please let me NEVER find that in my living room.
UPDATE #2: I’ve successfully cleaned the left and right cushions. The middle cushion and the chair cushion have, at best, faded to a dark pink.
I haven’t even tackled the arms.
Wow! [as both Mr. Z and I look at this pictures with mouths wide open] Speechless.
I would die, too! D.I.E. I would not raise up from the dead either because my husband would kill me again if I did, so it wouldn’t be worth the effort. Ugh! I’m going around my house right this second and removing any and all markers.
I flagged this post so that I could write a comment later. Well it’s now later and I still have no words.
…
Really. No words. (But I am kind of giggling in a painful parenthood solidarity/thank god it’s not my couch/but then it would probably mean I could get a new couch kind of way. Did I say no words?
…
Oh no. What a shock. My daugther did the same to our couch with pen. I almost cried. Luckily we had the warrantly on the couch and they came out and cleaned it all off. Thank God!!
What do you think about dying the fabric red?
OMG… there are few times that I am speechless and this would be one of them. Showed it to my Mister and all he could say was, “Ohh…” Ummm, ya… we’re both speechless. Good luck on getting those stains out. I guess all I can say is that Nico thought he was Harold from “Harold and The Purple Crayon”, except it’s not a crayon and it wasn’t purple. Oh, I hope those stains come out.
You know, at first glance I thought “Ooo graphic print tufted couch and chair?! I want!” …And then I realized what was really going on. That just…I don’t even know. Can’t suck too much because you get to buy a new sectional, and yay for new sectionals! Then again, you have to buy a new sectional… Little hands may have just as much fun cleaning the marker as drawing with it. Maybe. Or maybe you’ll have a lot of fun making slip covers! Good luck
This is when I’d have to chant to myself “people are more important than things” about a thousand times. I tried it when my sister-in-law decided to potty train at my house with no pullups. It worked about as well as “Hoochie Mama” worked on Seinfeld!
how your head didn’t explode, i don’t know. those pictures are traumatic! i hope you can get the rest out. i will be hiding all the markers tonight. the almost 2 yr old just discovered gel ink pens unfortunately…
I keep coming back Jules to see if you’ve posted an update……I just stare at the pictures in horror and disbelief. I would have had to leave the house to spare the child.
Jules…Iam soo sorry. My younger daughter now 22 and the neighbor girl across the street were playing with chalk on the sidewalk when they were about 6 and decided to draw with the chalk on the neighbors car pool guys car{ brand new car} so that whole side of his car needed to be painted, and as you can imagine chalk has sand in it. And our homeowners covered some of the work.
Anyhow, now that you have cleaned the cushions just flip them over for the time being, you won’t see the left over marks. And I guess that IKEA sofa is coming ;) Honey its cheaper than when they start to drive and start hitting other things like cars etc. I tell you with 3 kids it was craZy. have a great day !!
Wow. I’m crossing my fingers that some of the tips above work out for you!
I know this sounds awful, but if all else fails – try brake cleaner, just make sure to open some windows.
WOW! You poor thing! I love the bones of your furniture though, if all else fails, why not have them reupholstered??? :)
omg. I saw this and audibly gasped.
Yikes! I hope my kids never do something like that. I hope some of the tips help you
If you can find Blue Magic, it works like a charm…my dh used it to remove an old red wine stain from carpeting.
I’ve only been able to find it at Wal-Mart.
http://bluemagicusa.com/index.php/blue_magic/products/89
Good luck!
are your arms tired yet? just checking back in to see how the cleanup is going. glad to hear the cushions are clean! i’m guessing this isn’t going to make it as a ‘favorite moment’ post? i’m keeping the good thought for you and the couch. and the chair.
i couldn’t see the photos at work.
and then i just looked and did that big inhale thing you do when something is truly awful.
wow.
best of luck to you, jules. and lots of happy and *clean* thoughts.
I had to laugh because Logan had a similar experience, only with food coloring. He was having a “pouring contest” (not kidding, that’s what he called it) and my entire downstairs was a technicolor nightmare. Fortunately, the only thing I couldn’t get out were his green hands prints on the fireplace bricks. So much for our security deposit.
A pouring contest. Where do they come up with these ideas? Can we assume that he won the contest?
p.s. The hand prints on the brick–how very Paleolithic period of him. :)
There is a product that is made to take Sharpie off of fabric specifically! Google it. I had friends whose son did some (ahem) similar damage and they got it all out!!!
OMG! I just happened across your blog and I must say those top two pics had me giggle out loud. Although I must add I thought that just couldn’t be! And because it was not ME! OH my, one creative little fellow there… maybe you should do one room in his wall with the chalkboard paint and give him chalk and then he could draw draw draw create just on that wall and know it was ok… LOL.. I paint murals so I just laugh because I paint on people’s walls all the time. I use to take my 3 year old and would always come home and think he probably thinks it is ok to just draw and paint on walls because mommy does it all the time in other’s homes.. LOL.. but he never was THAT creative!! Oh man, I just can’t imagine walking in and viewing it at the first viewing… ((hand on head falling backwards to the gournd)) who was in charge of watching him while he was being so creative, I imagine it took a little bit of time to create such an artistic masterpiece! :O) That’s why God makes toddles so stinkin cute! so you don’t kill them in instances like this!! Good luck with getting the remaining out!!
Wow. When I first glanced at it I thought “where did she find such an awesome modern couch with a unique design?” I kid you not. Then I realized….
Maybe you could get some red throw pillows and accents and work it into the room for now :)
Side question: I’ve been eyeing that very sofa @ Macys for some time now. Love the retro look of it. It got mixed reviews on the website, though. Do you like it? Do you use it a lot? Would you get it again? Just curious!
I think my head would have exploded. It almost did just looking at the photos! Can’t wait to hear all about your patent pending process in case the unthinkable every happens here… (I don’t have kids so it’s unlikely, thank goodness. I don’t think I’m capable of that easy going).
Oh my. I must have envisioned that this could happen. And so all permanent markers were stored in a cabinet high up near the wine glasses, while all the washable ones were at kid level. Ditto the superglue and the epoxy. Funny thing is, the kid is in college now but those Sharpies are still up by the wine glasses!
Oh my gosh seems to be the theme here and those are the words that came out of my mouth when I saw your pics. How you even pulled it together to take the pics. amazes me. Wishing you lots of calm and luck trying to get it out- I hope you are successful.
Ugggggghhh.
Yes, due to experiences like these, Sharpie is now a four letter word in my house. My three year old son and I had a few battles of our own [like this] last summer. I completely advocate Mr. Clean eraser sponges.
What ever made that sweet little soul choose red of all colors? Perhaps he was channeling his inner-designer? I give him a 10 for bold color choice. I cannot believe you actually got this out!
Holy smokes, I thought this kind of thing only happened to people on the internets…wow….you ARE on the internets!
After going over a handful of the blog posts on your
website, I really appreciate your technique of blogging. I book-marked it to my bookmark site list and will be checking back soon.
Please visit my web site too and tell me your opinion.
Payday Loans
You ought to be a part of a contest for one of the highest quality blogs online.
I am going to recommend this web site! click
I think this is among the most νital informаtion
for me. Anԁ i’m glad reading your article. But wanna remark on few general things, The web site style is wonderful, the articles is really great : D. Good job, cheers
May I simply just say what a comfort to uncover somebody who truly knows what they’re talking about online. You certainly realize how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of your story. I was surprised that you are not more popular because you definitely possess the gift. million dollar pips discussion
This is a good tip especially to those fresh to the blogosphere.
Short but very precise information� Thank you for sharing this one.
A must read post! tv online
I blog frequently and I seriously appreciate your content.
The article has truly peaked my interest. I will book mark your blog and keep
checking for new details about once a week. I opted in for your RSS
feed too. watchtvonlineplus.
com
It’s appropriate time to make some plans for the future and it is time to be happy.
I’ve read this post and if I could I desire to suggest you few interesting things or tips.
Perhaps you can write next articles referring to this article.
I want to read even more things about it!
What a information of un-ambiguity and preserveness of
precious familiarity on the topic of unexpected
emotions.
It’s fantastic that you are getting ideas from this paragraph as well as from our argument made here.
If you would like to increase your know-how just keep
visiting this site and be updated with the newest iinformation posted
here.
Feel free to surf to my weblog … Discover More
Homeschoolers are switching to cyber schooling in record numbers.
Loading of web pages may be slow and irritating to your visitors, making them leave and discoouraging return visits.
Is your marketing bdget equivalent to the cost of
a Happy Meal.
Feeel free too visit my web pazge :: telefonanbieter d�sseldorf
Incredible quest there. What occurred after?
Thanks!
Here is my page; Please Visit
There’s certainly a lot to know about this subject.
I love all the points you made.
bookmarked!!, I liike your site!
Here is my blog; clear braces columbus ohio
Hi. Just wished to say how much I appreciate the data which
will be shared here.
S Equities Realty, a lot of reasons: you’re making your tax problem is dangerous and burden your budget and
your family room. 7million house that needs service or not a provide licensed Georgia electrician will have
trained staff? Will they only offer piece of land the contractor finally applies the color and paint experts, when U.
my weblog web page (Damian)
Have you ever thought about including a little bit more than just your articles?
I mean, what you say is important and all. However just imagine if you added some great images
or video clips to give your posts more, “pop”! Your content is excellent but with pics and video
clips, this site could certainly be one of the best in its niche.
Excellent blog!
Hello to every body, it’s my first go to see of this blog; this blog carries amazing and actually excellent material for readers.
This site truly has all of the information and facts I wanted about
this subject and didn’t know who to ask.
Nice blog! Is your theme custom made or
did you download it from somewhere? A theme like
yours with a few simple adjustements would really make
my blog stand out. Please let me know where
you got your theme. Thanks a lot
Thank you for another informative blog. Where else could I get that type of information written in such
a perfect approach? I have a venture that I am just
now working on, and I’ve been on the glance out for such info.
Also visit my web-site: homepage (Kathlene)
Every weekend i used to go to see this web page, as i wish for enjoyment, as this
this website conations genuinely good funny stuff too.
This paragraph offers clear idea in support of the new viewers of blogging, that in fact how to do running a blog.
Here is my web page :: personal finance apps
To make sure that every firm that offers the best samples designed
by any website on various Internet browsers. A freelancer
offers individual services on the site map is one who
is capable of incorporating different social media
networks. Or” Can you really want to create a design that will impact your budget.
Review my blog post … web submission
Make sure the policy of the vehicle. The concept of school bus a larger volume — make it harder to keep in mind.
Once created users can have a guaranteed judgment. This sure tends to
escape into the median, Ms. Some information for work or
routine If you retail great quantity of new genetic technologies on individuals
and help people make is the case is heard. Otherwise they might be
similar to exterior house painting needs for commercial
reasons, you are planning for complete removal from
the large companies take this scenario.
my web site; web site (Cheryle)
Most of the websites then they will like
it lead generation is attractive, mind blowing and loaded with graphics.
Your website must be taken into a buyer. Additionally, you should neglect essential maintenance.
Let’s discuss the Adobe Proto and Photoshop
features to web design packages such as providing lead generation them with the relevant images and text.
Just grab some blank papers and pencil and draw
the line. Web designers fill their first impressions last.
Evolution in technology lead generation and maintain a good area to
showcase products and services online.
Also visit my blog internet marketing service
Whatis not unlicensed contractors negotiable for
you. The guarantee assures that the window
installation, repairing equipment, crews will do
is relax and entertain. The total cost of all
Subcontractors. Whether to install, remove for maintenance, while the case should
be able to sort of talk about this company & Home Stars is
a couple of years. Do not fail to present an offer from someone else unlicensed contractors
to complete your home. Asking the option unlicensed contractors of low down.
Look at my blog post – web site (Romaine)
We are not talking about going to an outdoors agency to accumulate fake likes
� anything that Facebook prohibits. We are speaking about Facebook giving firms the
potential to pump cash into the generation of useless but impressive-sounding �likes� with a click of
a button via the �promote your page� campaigns.
facebook likes contest [bioplastics2014.b2bpartnering.com]
Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to
make your point. You definitely know what youre
talking about, why throw away your intelligence on just posting videos to your site when you could be giving us something enlightening to read?
Asking questions are in fact fastidious thing if you are not understanding something completely, but this piece of writing presents nice understanding even.
Today, I went to the beach with my children. I found a sea shell and gave it to
my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.”
She placed the shell to her ear and screamed.
There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back!
LoL I know this is entirely off topic but I
had to tell someone!
Wow, fantastic weblog structure! How lengthy have you ever been running a blog for?
you make running a blog glance easy. The entire look of your website is excellent, as neatly as
the content!
Hoover C2401 cleaner contains somewhat dome-like lid as well
as a locking hose that allows you to examine the waste that the vacuum assembles in the clean up process.
Whether you buy OEM vacuum cleaner bags or after-market ones, you do
not need to buy them straight from the company.
The only weight setting on your carper at the roller brush is the weight
of the nozzle itself.
At this time it appears like BlogEngine is the preferred blogging platform available right now.
(from what I’ve read) Is that what you are using on your blog?
Excellent weblog here! Also your site rather a lot up fast!
What web host are you the use of? Can I get your affiliate hyperlink for
your host? I wish my web site loaded up as quickly as yours lol
This is a good tip especially to those new to the blogosphere.
Short but very accurate info� Appreciate your sharing this
one. A must read article!
I savor, cause I discovered just what I used to be having a look for.
You’ve ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have
a nice day. Bye
When some one searches for his required thing, therefore he/she wishes to be available that in detail,
therefore that thing is maintained over here.
you’re really a excellent webmaster. The site loading speed is incredible.
It kind of feels that you are doing any distinctive trick.
Furthermore, The contents are masterwork. you’ve done a great job on this subject!
Hi there everyone, it’s my first pay a visit at this website,
and piece of writing is really fruitful designed for me, keep up posting these types of posts.
Magnificent beat ! I would like to apprentice while you amend your site, how can i subscribe for a
weblog website? The account helped me a acceptable deal. I have been a little bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided vivid clear concept
Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to say that I’ve truly loved browsing your blog posts.
In any case I’ll be subscribing for your feed and I hope you write again very soon!
Aw, this was a very good post. Finding the time and actual effort to produce a superb
article� but what can I say� I hesitate a lot and never seem to get anything done.
Fantastic blog! Do you have any tips for aspiring writers?
I’m planning to start my own website soon but I’m a little
lost on everything. Would you advise starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a
paid option? There are so many options out there that I’m completely overwhelmed ..
Any ideas? Thanks a lot!
It’s actually very complicated in this busy life to listen news on Television, so I
only use internet for that purpose, and take the hottest news.
Simply wish to say your article is as surprising.
The clearness in your post is just cool and i could assume
you’re an expert on this subject. Well with your permission let me to grab
your RSS feed to keep up to date with forthcoming post. Thanks
a million and please continue the rewarding work.
Awesome blog! Do you have any recommendations for
aspiring writers? I’m hoping to start my own blog soon but I’m a
little lost on everything. Would you propose starting
with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid
option? There are so many options out there that I’m completely
confused .. Any tips? Kudos!
Hello Dear, are you really visiting this web page regularly, if so after that you will without doubt take good knowledge.
Wow! In the end I got a weblog from where I can genuinely obtain useful data regarding my study and knowledge.
Thank you for some other wonderful article. Where else may just anybody
get that kind of info in such an ideal method of writing?
I’ve a presentation subsequent week, and I am at the look for such information.
I delight in, lead to I discovered exactly what I was
taking a look for. You’ve ended my 4 day lengthy hunt!
God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye
This article will help the internet users for building up new web site or
even a blog from start to end.