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Washable Dry Erase Crayons or Colored Pencils on Unglazed Terra Cotta Tiles

Wet the stained area and apply liquid dish soap. Scrub area with a soft scrub brush. If stain persists, use OxiClean All Purpose cleaner or Mr. Clean Magic Eraser as directed on packaging. If the stain remains, apply Goof Off and use a soft scrub brush to work the area. If the stain remains, apply Krud Kutter and use a soft scrub brush to work the area. Repeat as needed. NOTE: Ghosting may persist. Re-grouting may be necessary.

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    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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    Brush
    Dawn or Joy Liquid Dish Soap
    Oxiclean Powder
    Paper Towels
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    Warm Water

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  • Cleaning Materials
    All Purpose Cleaner

    Wipe the stained area with a paper towel to remove as much of the stain as possible. Spray all purpose cleaner on the stained area and wipe with a paper towel. Repeat as needed. NOTES: Ghosting or a grease stain may persist.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Whiteboard Cleaner Any Type
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Clorox Cleanup Spray Bottle

    Wipe all stains with a whiteboard cleaner according to the directions on the container. If any stain remains, apply all purpose cleaner according to the directions on the container. If the stain persists, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol; blot the remaining stain and rinse. Or, you may use Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner (spray bottle) according to the directions on the container.

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

    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.