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My First Crayola Washable Dry Erase Crayons on Porcelain

Spray the area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe off with a paper towel.  Repeat as needed.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Brush
    Paper Towels
    Soft Cloth
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Oxiclean Powder
    Warm Water

    Wipe off excess stain with a dry paper towel or soft cloth.  Apply a solution of liquid dish soap mixed with warm water and scrub with a brush in a circular motion.  Allow the area to dry.  Apply a solution of OxiClean powder mixed with warm water to the stain and brush in a circular motion and rinse.  Repeat as necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Whiteboard Cleaner Any Type
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Clorox Cleanup Spray Bottle

    Wipe all stains with a whiteboard cleaner according to the directions on the container.  If any stain remains, apply all purpose cleaner according to the directions on the container.  If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the remaining stain and rinse.  Or, you may use Clorox Clean-Up (spray bottle) according to the directions on the container.  You may also try the following:  Use another color dry-erase marker over the stain and wipe off while ink is still wet.  Sometimes, using another color marker over the color, lifts the under color when erased.

    ADDITIONAL NOTES:  If whiteboard surface is porcelain, the dry-erase markers should erase easily.  If the whiteboard surface is laminated, use the suggestion provided.  NOT RECOMMENDED:  Soft Scrub or any abrasive cleaner.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Carpet or Upholstery Cleaner Such as Spot Shot Professional or Woolite or Oxiclean Carpet Cleaner
    Paper Towels

    Use a paper towel to blot as much of the stain as possible.  Use carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container.  Repeat as necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Kaboom Ultra Soft Scrub Soft Cream Cleanser
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser Kitchen and Bath
    Oxiclean Cleaner
    Paper Towels

    Wipe the stain with a paper towel.  Apply Kaboom Ultra Soft Scrub and let stand a few minutes before wiping off with a paper towel.  If stain persists, use OxiClean All Purpose cleaner or Mr. Clean Magic Eraser as directed on packaging.  Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Paper Towels
    Carpet or Upholstery Cleaner Such as Spot Shot Professional or Woolite or Oxiclean Carpet Cleaner

    Use a paper towel to blot as much of the stain as possible.  Use carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container.  Repeat as necessary.

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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.