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Washable Dry Erase Crayons or Colored Pencils on Wallpaper

Wipe the stained area with a paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible. Spray all purpose cleaner on the stained area and wipe with a paper towel. Repeat as needed. NOTES: Ghosting or a grease stain may persist.

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    SPECIAL PRECAUTION: If the wallpaper is relatively smooth, try to clean the area after the air-dry clay has dried. If you apply too much pressure, scratching may occur on the wallpaper surface.

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    Paper Towels
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    SPECIAL PRECAUTION: If the wallpaper is relatively smooth, try to clean the area after the air-dry clay has dried. If you apply too much pressure, scratching may occur on the wallpaper surface.

  • 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.

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    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.