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Color Wonder Ink on Colored Fabric/Clothing

Presoak the stained garment using either OxiClean powder or laundry detergent. Fill a bucket with two (2) gallons of water, as hot as possible for the garment and use one (1) scoop of laundry detergent or OxiClean powder. Soak for 30 minutes or longer. The longer you soak, the better your results. Wash as usual. Air dry. If the stain persists, presoak again with additional amount of laundry detergent and hotter water.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Bizreg
    Cotton Ball
    Laundry Detergent
    Paper Towels
    Rubbing Alcohol

    Rinse stain from the fabric with cold water until no more color is being removed. Place fabric on paper towels and saturate with rubbing alcohol using a cotton ball to blot the stain. Replace the paper towels as often as needed. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent and bleach for colored clothing and rinse in warm water.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Paper Towels
    Resolve Carpet Cleaner
    Soft Cloth
    Sponge
    Spot Shot Carpet Stain Remover
    Woolite Oxy Deep Carpet Cleaner

    1. Blot the stain with a dry paper towel until no more color can be removed.

    2. Use Resolve Carpet Cleaner, Spot Shot Carpet Cleaner or Woolite® Oxy Deep Carpet Cleaner according to the directions on the container.

    3. Blot the area with a paper towel, sponge or soft colorfast cloth. Continue blotting until the stain is removed. Be careful not to spread the stain.

    4. Vacuum the area when dry.

    5. If the stain remains, repeat steps 2-4.

  • 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
    Laundry Detergent

    1. Machine wash promptly in cold or hot wash cycle with laundry detergent.

    2. Do not use prewash or chlorine bleach.

    3. Repeat laundering should remove any residual stains. Do not heat-dry between washings.

    Ink that has soaked through multiple layers of fabric (like quilts or comforters), or left on the fabric for longer periods before washing, may require additional cleaning and supplies.

    Optional cleaning materials you may need:
    • Amodex® Spot Remover
    • Amodex® Stain Swipe Wipes

    We suggest:
    1. First, test Amodex Spot Remover on an inside seam or hidden area.

    2. Apply Amodex Spot Remover to the stain and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes.

    3. Gently scrub the area using the Amodex Stain Swipe Wipe or a soft brush.

    4. Rinse with water, and repeat as needed to remove as much ink as possible.

    5. Lastly, machine wash according to the instructions above or hand wash the fabric using laundry detergent.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Oxiclean Powder
    Cotton Balls
    Laundry Detergent
    Paper Towels
    Rubbing Alcohol

    Rinse stain from fabric with cold water until no more color is being removed. Place fabric on paper towels and saturate with alcohol using a cotton ball to blot the stain. Replace the paper towels as often as needed. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent and bleach for colored clothing and rinse in warm water.

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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.