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Colored Pencils on Unwashable Materials

Gently scrape with a dull knife and blot with a paper towel, removing as much colored pencil as possible.  Be careful not to cause additional damage to the fabric.  Consult a professional dry cleaner.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Sponge

    Remove stains from unwashable fabrics with a damp sponge or consult a professional dry cleaner.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Oxiclean Carpet Cleaner
    Paper Towels
    Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover
    Woolite Oxy Deep Carpet Cleaner

    Use a paper towel to blot as much of the stain as possible. Use any of the cleaners, listed above, according to the directions on the container. Repeat as necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Paper Towels

    Use a paper towel to wipe up as much of the stain as possible. If stain remains, contact the manufacture for suggestions. Special Precautions/Notes: If two Globbles touch each other in a storage container, the color from one may transfer to the other. Nothing can be done to remediate the color transfer.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon

    PROCEDURE: Contact manufacturer of the stained item for stain removal suggestion. SPECIAL NOTE: Scrape off the sticker using a dull edge knife or metal spoon before following the manufacturer’s suggestion.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Oxiclean Cleaner
    Paper Towels

    Spray the surface with Oxi-Clean and allow to rest for 2 minutes. Dampen a pad of paper towels to gently rub the stained surface. Let air dry. Repeat as needed.
    May leave a permanent stain.

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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.

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.