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Washable Markers on Finished Wood Paint Stain Varnish

Wipe all stains with a damp sponge. If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse. If stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with alcohol and blot the stain and rinse.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    None

    Finished wood and wood surfaces: If you have a Color Wonder stain on wood, please call 1-800-CRAYOLA for removal assistance.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth
    Sponge

    Rub away any dried paint with a soft cloth. Remove wet paint or any remaining stain with a damp sponge. If stain still remains, apply Soft Scrub with a soft cloth. Rinse.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Cotton Balls
    Nail Polish Remover
    Sponge
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser

    Wipe all stains with a damp sponge. If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse. If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with nail polish remover, blot the remaining stain and rinse.

  • 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
    Soft Cloth
    Soft Scrub Bleach Nonabrasive Cleanser
    Water

    Apply Soft Scrub® with bleach to a soft cloth and wipe the stain. After stain is removed, wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any residue.

    Special Note: The stain may not be removable using the above product. You may need to lightly sand the stained area to remove all color and then repaint.