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Washable Dry Erase Crayons or Colored Pencils on Unfinished Wood (Untreated/Raw)

Wipe the stain with a paper towel. Apply Kaboom Ultra Soft Scrub and allow to rest on the area for a few minutes. Wipe off with paper towel. If stain persists, use OxiClean All Purpose cleaner or Mr. Clean Magic Eraser as directed on packaging. Repeat as needed. NOTE: Ghosting may persist. Regrouting may be necessary.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Sponge With Scrubber
    Paper Towels
    Glass Cleaner Any Brand

    Scrape off as much of the sticker as possible using a dull edge knife or metal spoon. Apply liquid dish soap and scrub with a sponge scrubber or paper towels. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary. If the stain persists, apply glass cleaner to the surface and scrub using the same method as above. Rinse with water. Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Soft Cloth

    Apply rubbing alcohol to a soft cloth and wipe stain. If stain remains, repeat until stain is removed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Kaboom Ultra Soft Scrub Soft Cream Cleanser
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser Kitchen and Bath
    Oxiclean Cleaner
    Paper Towels

    Wipe the stain with a paper towel.  Apply Kaboom Ultra Soft Scrub and let stand a few minutes before wiping off with a paper towel.  If stain persists, use OxiClean All Purpose cleaner or Mr. Clean Magic Eraser as directed on packaging.  Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Brush
    Dawn or Joy Liquid Dish Soap
    Oxiclean Powder
    Paper Towels
    Soft Cloth
    Warm Water

    Wipe off excess stain with a dry paper towel or soft cloth. Apply a solution of dish soap mixed with warm water and scrub with a brush in a circular motion. Allow the area to dry. Apply a solution of OxiClean powder mixed with warm water to the stain and brush in a circular motion and rinse. Repeat as necessary.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Brush
    Dawn or Joy Liquid Dish Soap
    Oxiclean Powder
    Paper Towels
    Soft Cloth
    Warm Water

    Wipe off excess stain with a dry paper towel or soft cloth. Apply a solution of dish soap mixed with warm water and scrub with a brush in a circular motion. Allow the area to dry. Apply a solution of OxiClean powder mixed with warm water to the stain and brush in a circular motion and rinse. Repeat as necessary.

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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.