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Washable Dry Erase Crayons or Colored Pencils on Unwashable Materials

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
    Sponge

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

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    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Paper Towels

    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.

  • 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
    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 Cleaner (spray bottle) according to the directions on the container.