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To revive dried out water-based markers, soak the tips of the markers in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes and then let them dry on a towel for 24 hours. If you're trying to revive dry-erase markers, pull the tips out with pliers, turn the tips around, and then put them back in the markers. To revive permanent markers, soak the tips in rubbing alcohol for several minutes and then put the caps back on the markers. Let the markers dry for 24-48 hours with the caps on. To learn how to inject your markers with ink or water to revive them, keep reading the article!