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Oil Pastels (Crayola and Portfolio Series) on Unfinished Wood (Untreated/Raw)

All colors can be removed with water with the EXCEPTION of Blue Green, Blue Violet, Cerulean and Red Violet which need to be removed with Comet AND Black, Green, Pink, Red, Rust and Violet cannot be removed with any cleaning agent.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Water

    Wash with water. On unfinished marble, pastels will leave a residual stain.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Paper Towels

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

  • Cleaning Materials
    Paper Towels
    Sponge
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION:  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used per the manufacturer's direction.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Cotton Balls
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Ice Cubes
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Rubbing Alcohol

    Scrape off as much oil pastel as possible.  Use ice cubes to chill the oil pastel making it easier to scrape away.  Saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and blot the stained area.  If stain persists, rub liquid dish soap into the stain and wash as normal.  Repeat as needed.

    Dryer Drum:  Wipe the stained area with paper towels to remove as much oil pastel as possible.  Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser per the manufacturer's direction.  Clean, dry rags can be placed in the dryer and ran through a cycle to remove any remaining stain.  Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Sponge With Scrubber
    Paper Towels
    Glass Cleaner Any Brand

    Scrape off as much of the sticker as possible using a dull edge knife or metal spoon. Apply liquid dish soap and scrub with a sponge scrubber or paper towels. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary. If the stain persists, apply glass cleaner to the surface and scrub using the same method as above. Rinse with water. Repeat as needed.

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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.