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.
If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 1-800-CRAYOLA weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.
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Cleaning Materials
Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
Laundry Detergent
Fabric (fresh)--Scrape off excess wet or dry air-dry clay using a dull knife or metal spoon. Wash the fabric in hot water/cold rinse with laundry detergent on heavy duty cycle. If stain remains, repeat procedure.Fabric (heat-set, melted)—Presoak the fabric in laundry detergent according to the directions on the container. Wash as directed above.
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Cleaning Materials
Laundry Detergent
Liquid Dish Soap
Oxiclean Detergent
Using laundry detergent, wash fabric in hot water for 12 minutes (use heavy soiled setting if there is no minute timer on your machine). Rinse and let air-dry. If stain remains, treat the stain with liquid dish soap. Flush the area with water. Soak the fabric in a laundry detergent soak made with hot water for 30 minutes. Wash the fabric in hot water with laundry detergent and Oxi Clean detergent. Rinse and air-dry. -
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
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
Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
Tide Detergent
Scrape off as much of the sticker as possible using a dull edge knife or metal spoon. Wash the garment in a washing machine using the hot or warm wash cycle, cold water rinse. Check the garment to ensure the stain was removed before drying in a dryer. If stain persists, repeat as needed.
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.
Call 800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM ET if you have further questions.