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Cleaning Materials
Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Oxiclean Powder
Laundry Detergent Tide Recommended
Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
Amodex Ink Stain Remover Optional
Scrape off as much colored pencil 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.
ALTERNATE SUGGESTION: Amodex Ink & Stain remover should be used per the manufacturer's directions. Available by calling 1-800-624-7367 or www.Fahrneyspens.com or Amazon.com.
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Cleaning Materials
Laundry Detergent
Oxiclean Detergent
Chlorine Bleach
Fill washing machine with as much hot water as possible for the fabric (check manufacturer’s care label). Dissolve laundry detergent. Wash fabric on heavy soiled cycle (12 minutes). Remove fabric and air dry. If stain remains, repeat procedure. Oxi Clean powder detergent may be used for extra cleaning power. Follow directions on container. If garment is white, chlorine bleach may be used -
Cleaning Materials
Crayonagone Plus
Leather Magic Leather Cleaner
Leather Magic Leather Conditioner
Paper Towels
Wipe excess slick stix from leather surface. Apply Leather Magic leather cleaner to the surface according to the directions on the container. If stain remains, repeat procedure. If stain persists, apply Crayon-A-Gone Plus to the stain according to the directions and advisements on the container. If stain is removed, use Leather Magic leather conditioner according to the directions on the container. SPECIAL PRECAUTION: Before attempting the stain removal, test each procedure on an inconspicuous area of the surface to be cleaned. Where-to-Buy: Leather Magic cleaner and conditioner/Call-800-232-4092 or visit www.leathermagic.com. Crayon-A-Gone Plus is available on line at www.officedepot.com. -
Cleaning Materials
Dawn Liquid Dish Soap
Oxiclean Powder
Tide Powder Detergent With Bleach
Rinse the fabric with water to remove as much of the stain as possible. Apply liquid dish soap as a pre-treat to the stained area. Dissolve laundry detergent in hot water and machine wash the garment. OxiClean can be added to the wash cycle for extra cleaning power. Allow the garment to air dry. Repeat as necessary. -
Cleaning Materials
Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
Liquid Dish Soap
Small Stiff Bristle Brush
Sponge
Warm Water
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.
We are happy to offer stain removal suggestions as a service to consumers. While our methods were tested successfully, we can't guarantee results. Test each suggestion on an inconspicuous area first. Consult a professional cleaner if needed. Recommended brands are effective, but others may work too. Methods are for adult use only. Check containers for use and warnings.
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