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Dough on Washable Fabric

Remove any large wet or dry pieces of dough manually. Do not rub wet dough into fabric. Follow normal washing instructions for garment. If stain remains, do not dry the garment. Rewash following normal washing instructions.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Cold Water
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Sponge
    Stiff Bristle Brush

    Remove any large clumps of wet dough manually. Do not rub wet dough into carpet or fabric fibers. Allow dough to dry overnight or at least 4 hours. Add liquid dish detergent to cold water. Slowly work the dough out of the carpet or fabric using the soapy water and a stiff bristle brush. Manually remove pieces of dough as they are loosened from the stained area to prevent the dough from getting worked back into the fibers. Blot stain away with a damp sponge. If stain persists, use Resolve carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Cold Water
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Sponge
    Stiff Bristle Brush

    Remove any large clumps of wet dough manually. Do not rub wet dough into carpet or fabric fibers. Allow dough to dry overnight or at least 4 hours. Add liquid dish detergent to cold water. Slowly work the dough out of the carpet or fabric using the soapy water and a stiff bristle brush. Manually remove pieces of dough as they are loosened from the stained area to prevent the dough from getting worked back into the fibers. Blot stain away with a damp sponge. If stain persists, use Resolve carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Cold Water
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Sponge
    Stiff Bristle Brush

    Remove any large clumps of wet dough manually. Do not rub wet dough into carpet or fabric fibers. Allow dough to dry overnight or at least 4 hours. Add liquid dish detergent to cold water. Slowly work the dough out of surface using the soapy water and a stiff bristle brush. Manually remove pieces of dough as they are loosened from the stained area to prevent the dough from getting worked back into the fibers. Blot stain away with a damp sponge. If stain persists, use Resolve carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Laundry Detergent
    Prewash Laundry Stain Remover

    Remove as much excess Model Magic as possible from fabric. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent and rinse in cold water. Check fabric prior to drying. If stain persists, rewash then dry.If stain has been left for extended period of time, use following pretreatment suggestion: Remove as much excess Model Magic from fabric as possible. Use pre-wash laundry stain remover according to directions on container. Work pre-wash into stained fabric. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent and rinse in cold water. If stain persists, do not dry. Repeat pretreatment and wash cycle, then dry.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Cotton Balls
    Kneaded Eraser May Be Purchased at Art Supply Stores

    For non-washable materials, consult a professional cleaner.Special Note: Heat-Set Fabric Crayons -- Because Crayola Fabric crayons are designed for permanency, there are no suggestions for removal. Depending upon the fiber content of the fabrics involved, stains may eventually fade from natural fabrics after repeated washing and exposure to sunlight.

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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.