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How to Get Crayon Off the Wall and Out of Clothes

Crayons are fun but unfortunately can turn into a mess. Learn how to remove crayon stains and melted crayon from walls, wood, clothing, and other fabrics.

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Laundry

One
Scrape
Scrape away as much as possible with a dull knife. Color yourself unimpressed.

Two
Blot
Gently blot with a napkin to absorb as much as possible.

Three
Transfer
Place a clean, non-waxy, brown paper bag over the spot. Dry iron on low. Repeat using a clean part of the bag until no more crayon is absorbed.

Four
Pre-Treat
Pre-treat remaining stain using Clorox® Stain Remover & Color Booster. Let sit for 3–5 minutes.
Five
Wash
Wash in hot water, with detergent, as recommended on care label. Add Clorox® Stain Remover & Color Booster product. Air-dry to keep crayon residue out of the dryer. Repeat if necessary.

Tip

When transferring crayon to brown paper bag, dark brown splotches mean crayon is absorbing.

Surfaces

One
Remove
Remove excess crayon.
Two
Wipe
Wipe surface clean with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes1.
Three
Rinse
Rinse with water. Maybe suggest a new canvas.

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