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Washable Paint Sticks on Scrubbable Wallpaper

Dampen a sponge with water and liquid dish soap to work over the stained area. Rinse with water.  If stain persists, saturate paper towels with rubbing alcohol to gently wipe remaining stain. Repeat as needed.



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  • Cleaning Materials
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Scrub Brush
    Garden Hose

    Mix liquid dish soap with water to spray on the stained area. Use pressurized water from the hose to rinse.  If stain persists, reapply soapy water and work the area with a scrub brush. Rinse. Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Scrub Brush
    Garden Hose

    Mix liquid dish soap with water to spray on the stained area. Use pressurized water from the hose to rinse.  If stain persists, reapply soapy water and work the area with a scrub brush. Rinse. Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Soft Cloth or Sponge
    Toothpaste
    Warm Water
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser

    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
    Capture Spot and Stain Remover
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Upholstery/Rug Shampoo

    Dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the washable watercolor stain, changing the sponge as often as needed. Apply upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container. If stain remains, use Capture spot and soil remover according to the directions on the container.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Paper Towels
    Sponge
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, lightly dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Dry the area with paper towels.  Repeat as needed.

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