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Signature Watercolor Crayons on Stainless Steel

1. Using a colorfast cloth or sponge, apply dish soap and warm water to the crayon marks. Continue wiping until no more color can be removed.
2. If stain remains, use a stainless steel cleaner according to packaging directions.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Scrub or Zud Cleanser

    Use according to directions on packaging. Repeat as necessary until stain is removed.

    FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer’s direction. Repeat as needed.

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

    Brush and rinse as much of the watercolor from the surface as possible. Apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge and rub in a circular motion toward the center of the stain, rinse and dry. If any stain remains, apply nail polish remover to a cotton ball, blot stain and rinse. Repeat if necessary. Special Precautions:Do not use nail polish remover near an open flame.

    FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer’s direction. Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Stainless Steel Cleaner
    Soft Cloth
    Mean Green
    409 Cleaner

    1. Use a soft cloth with stainless steel cleaner according to directions on container.

    2. If the stain persists, use a soft cloth and a Degreaser, such as Mean Green or 409, according to the directions on the package.

    3. If the stain remains, spray cooking oil, such as PAM on the affected area. Let it soak for 5 minutes, and then rinse with soap and water using a soft cloth. Murphy's oil soap can also be used during this step according to the packaging directions.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Simple Green Cleaner

    Use according to the directions on the container. Repeat as necessary until stain is removed.

    FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer’s direction. Repeat as needed

  • Cleaning Materials
    Cotton Ball
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
    Sponge

    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.

    FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer’s direction. Repeat as needed.

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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.

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