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Colored Pencils on Concrete

Wet the stained area and apply liquid dish soap.  Work the area using a scrub brush in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  The stain may be lighter.  Wet the area again and apply Kaboom cleaner, use a scrub brush to work the area, keeping it moist up to 30 minutes.  Rinse with water.  Allow the area to dry.  If stains remain, apply Goof Off and blot off with paper towels.  Rinse with water.  Repeat as needed.

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