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Stain Tips

  • Cleaning Materials
    Water
    Laundry Detergent
    Stiff Bristle Brush
    Rinse stain with water, using a garden hose when possible. With a stiff bristle brush. Loosen the crayon stain. If stain remains, add a small amount of laundry detergent and continue brushing. Rinse with water.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Small Stiff Bristle Brush
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Sponge
    Warm Water
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Scrape excess crayon off with a dull-edge knife or metal spoon. Spray or dampen with warm water and apply liquid dish soap on the stained area, work in with the brush and wipe stain away with a damp sponge. If stain remains, repeat the procedure.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Small Stiff Bristle Brush
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Sponge
    Warm Water
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Scrape excess crayon off with a dull-edge knife or metal spoon. Spray or dampen with warm water and apply liquid dish soap on the stained area, work in with the brush and wipe stain away with a damp sponge. If stain remains, repeat the procedure.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Water
    Laundry Detergent
    Stiff Bristle Brush
    Rinse stain with water, using a garden hose when possible. With a stiff bristle brush. Loosen the crayon stain. If stain remains, add a small amount of laundry detergent and continue brushing. Rinse with water.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth or Sponge
    Warm Water
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Toothpaste
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Water
    Laundry Detergent
    Stiff Bristle Brush
    Rinse stain with water, using a garden hose when possible. With a stiff bristle brush. Loosen the crayon stain. If stain remains, add a small amount of laundry detergent and continue brushing. Rinse with water.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
    Paper Towels
    Cloth Rags
    1. Wipe the stained area with paper towels to remove as much crayon as possible.

    2. Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser following the manufacturer's instructions.

    3. Clean, dry rags can be placed in the dryer and run through a cycle to remove any remaining stains. Repeat as needed.

    4. Any remaining residue can be cleaned with a rag and a solution of water mixed with a few drops of dish soap. If stain remains, contact dryermanufacturer for more information

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth or Sponge
    Warm Water
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Toothpaste
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth or Sponge
    Warm Water
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Toothpaste
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for several minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth or Sponge
    Warm Water
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Toothpaste
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth or Sponge
    Warm Water
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Toothpaste
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
    Soft Cloth or Sponge
    Warm Water
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Toothpaste
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for several minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used according to the manufacturer's direction.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth or Sponge
    Warm Water
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Toothpaste
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth or Sponge
    Warm Water
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Toothpaste
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth or Sponge
    Warm Water
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Toothpaste
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Paper Towels
    Gently scrape with a dull knife and blot with a paper towel, removing as much crayon as possible.  Be careful not to cause additional damage to the fabric.  Consult a professional dry cleaner.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Small Stiff Bristle Brush
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Sponge
    Warm Water
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Scrape excess crayon off with a dull-edge knife or metal spoon. Spray or dampen with warm water and apply liquid dish soap on the stained area, work in with the brush and wipe stain away with a damp sponge. If stain remains, repeat the procedure.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth or Sponge
    Warm Water
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Toothpaste
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Laundry Detergent
    Machine wash with laundry detergent in a normal hot wash cycle with warm rinse settings. Allow to air dry. If any stain remains, repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2 or Oxiclean Powder
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Laundry Detergent Tide Recommended

    Scrape off as much crayon as possible.  Apply liquid dish soap and work into the stained area.  Let stand a few minutes, rub fabric under warm water to remove the  stain.  Machine wash using the heavy soil setting and the hottest water the fabric will allow with OxiClean or Clorox 2.  Allow to air dry.  Repeat as needed.