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Oil Pastels (Crayola and Portfolio Series) on Wallpaper

Wash with Comet cleaner EXCEPT Pink and Red Violet, which cannot be removed.

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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
    Water

    Wash with water. On unfinished marble, pastels will leave a residual stain.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Soft Cloth

    All colors can be removed with water except blue, brick red and red, which can be removed using liquid dish soap.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Water

    Wash with water EXCEPT blue, brick red and red which can be removed using dish soap.
  • 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.