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Washable Dry Erase Crayons or Colored Pencils on Carpet

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.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Oxiclean Carpet Cleaner
    Paper Towels
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    Woolite Oxy Deep Carpet Cleaner

    Remove as much of the stain as possible using paper towels to blot the stain. Use Woolite Oxy Deep carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container. Allow stain to stand and penetrate for 5 minutes. Blot area with a clean paper towel or sponge, being careful not to spread the stain. Vacuum when carpet is dry. If stain remains, repeat procedure. You may use any of the other carpet cleaners listed according to the direction on the containers.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Vacuum Upholstery/Rug Shampoo

    Vacuum as much of the dry colored chalk stain from the carpet or fabric as possible. If stain remains, apply upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Brush
    Dawn or Joy Liquid Dish Soap
    Oxiclean Powder
    Paper Towels
    Soft Cloth
    Warm Water

    Wipe off excess stain with a dry paper towel or soft cloth. Apply a solution of 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
    Brush
    Dawn or Joy Liquid Dish Soap
    Oxiclean Powder
    Paper Towels
    Soft Cloth
    Warm Water

    Wipe off excess stain with a dry paper towel or soft cloth. Apply a solution of 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
    Brush
    Dawn or Joy Liquid Dish Soap
    Oxiclean Powder
    Paper Towels
    Soft Cloth
    Warm Water

    Wipe off excess stain with a dry paper towel or soft cloth. Apply a solution of 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.