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Washable Color Glue on Painted Wall or Wallboard

Make a solution of dish soap and water to spray the stained area. Let the soapy water remain for 1 minute. Wipe with a paper towel. Repeat as needed.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Oxiclean Cleaner
    Paper Towels

    Wipe the surface with paper towels to remove as much of the stain as possible. Spray the area with an all-purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels. If a color stain remains, spray an Oxi-Clean product and wipe away. Repeat as needed. 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
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge
    Paper Towels

    Dampen a sponge with water and liquid dish soap to work over the stained area. Rinse with water.  If stain persists, saturate paper towels with rubbing alcohol to gently wipe remaining stain. Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Paper Towels
    Warm Water

    Wipe the surface with a dry paper towel to remove as much stain as possible. Dampen paper towels with warm water to remove any remaining residue. If stain persists, apply a small amount of liquid dish soap to paper towels and wipe the area. Rinse with water. Repeat as needed.

    SPECIAL NOTE: When possible, remove marker colors separately to avoid smearing multiple colors together. Some colors may be harder to remove, making the entire stain more difficult to remove.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Sponge or Soft Cloth
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Soft Bristle Brush

    1. Using a colorfast cloth or sponge, apply dish soap and warm water to the crayon marks. Continue wiping until no more color can be removed.
    2. If stain remains, gently rub the area with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
    3. If stain remains, gently rub the area with Bleach-Free Soft Scrub using a sponge or soft-bristle brush.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Soft Scrub
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser

    1. Using a colorfast soft cloth, wipe off as much of the stain as possible.

    2. Fill a small container with liquid dish soap and water.

    3. Dip the sponge in the soapy water.

    4. Gently rub the stain in a circular motion with the sponge. Make sure to rinse the sponge in the container as often as needed.

    5. Allow to dry.

    6. Repeat steps 2-4 until no more color can be removed.

    7. If the stain remains, try using Soft Scrub, an all-purpose cleaner, or a Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser according to the directions on the label.

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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.