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How to Remove Black Rubber Scuff Marks from Plastic


Megster said, “How can black rubber stains be removed from a white plastic kitchen chair? Tried vinegar, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, and a kitchen cleanser. HELP!”

Table of Contents:
  1. Removing the Scuff Marks
  2. Additional Tips and Advice
  3. Sources

It is very common to find black rubber stains on plastic chairs. However, the stains are often actually scuff marks. Select a cleaner from the list below and continue trying different cleaners until you find the one that works best for you.

Removing the Scuff Marks

You Will Need:

  • An eraser
  • WD-40
  • A cloth
  • Dish liquid
  • Water
  • Baking soda
  • Toothpaste
  • Turpentine
  • Lighter fluid

Steps to Remove the Scuff Marks:

  1. One of the easiest ways to remove rubber marks is with an eraser. Use a white or artgum eraser, not a pink eraser.¹
  2. Spray some WD-40 on a cloth, then use the cloth to rub off the scuff marks. Once the stain is gone, wash the area with dish liquid to remove any residue from the WD-40. ¹
  3. Mix some baking soda with water to make a paste. Rub the paste on the stain with a cloth, then wipe it off. Be careful not to rub the area too hard though, as baking soda is a mild abrasive.²
  4. Toothpaste is another great cleaning solution for removing scuff marks from plastic. Use a white non-gel toothpaste, preferably one that contains baking soda.³
  5. Another option is to use turpentine⁴ or lighter fluid. Pour some of the cleaner on a cloth and wipe off the stain. Rinse the area well afterward to remove any residue from the cleaners.⁵

Additional Tips and Advice

  • Ventilate the area well when working with strong chemicals, such as WD-40 or lighter fluid.¹
  • After putting lighter fluid on a cloth, it is best to discard the cloth in an outdoor trash can.⁵
  • If you want to try removing the marks with a commercial cleaner, a citrus-based one is a good choice.⁶

Sources

  1. Extraordinary Uses For Ordinary Things by Reader’s Digest
  2. Baking Soda by Vicky Lansky
  3. Haley’s Hints by Graham and Rosemary Haley
  4. 10,001 Hints & Tips for the Home by Reader’s Digest
  5. The Queen of Clean’s Complete Cleaning Guide by Linda Cobb
  6. How To Clean Practically Anything by Consumer Reports

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Hi! I am a seasoned writer-researcher who prides myself on quality and accuracy. I always vet my sources and test the cleaning methods I prescribe! I hope my cleaning guides can help you out! :)

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  1. Azza says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Thank you.
    Your tip was very effective.

    Reply
    • Geoffrey says

      August 12, 2016 at 11:25 am

      White eraser worked for me to remove rubber scuff marks from a white PVC door. Thanks.

      Reply
  2. Martin says

    December 29, 2019 at 2:01 am

    I tried all the tips. WD-40 was by far the winner. Used it on my pool vacuum where the rubber tracks has degraded with sun and chlorine. Many thanks for posting. Martin

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