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Oil Pastels (Crayola and Portfolio Series) on Chalkboard - Slate or Green

Saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and wipe over the stained area.  If stain persists, dampen a paper towel with warm water and apply liquid dish soap to wash the area.  Dry the board.  Repeat as needed.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Paper Towels

    Gently scrape with a dull knife and lot with a paper towel, removing as much oil pastel as possible.  Be careful not to cause additional damage to the fabric.  Consult a professional dry cleaner.

  • Cleaning Materials
    409 Cleaner

    ONLY Black, Blue, Golden Brown, Gray, Medium Brown, Red, Slate Gray, True Blue and White can be removed with 409 cleaner. ALL OTHER colors cannot be removed with any other cleaning agent.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Water

    Wash with water. On unfinished marble, pastels will leave a residual stain.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Carpet Cleaner Spot Shot or Oxiclean Based Cleaning Product Preferred
    Amodex Ink Stain Remover Optional

    Scrape off as much crayon as possible.  Use carpet cleaner per the manufacturer's direction.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATE SUGGESTION:  Amodex Ink & Stain remover should be used per the manufacturer's directions.  Available by calling 1-800-624-7367 or www.Fahrneyspens.com or Amazon.com.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Paper Towels
    Sponge
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION:  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used per the manufacturer's direction.

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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.