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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.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Liquid Dish Soap
    All Purpose Cleaner
    Glass Cleaner Any Brand

    Use water, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner or liquid dish soap to wash the surface. After washing, the surface should be wiped with a dry towel to remove chalk-like residue.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Paper Towels
    Plastic Paint Scraper
    Soft Bristle Brush
    Spray Bottle With Water

    Scrape or brush off excess dry or wet clay with a plastic paint scraper or soft bristle brush. Spray area with water and continue to wipe clean with paper towels. If stain or white residue remains, repeat procedure.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Fels Naptha Bar Soap

    Add liquid dish soap to warm water. Wash the surface with paper towels to remove as much stain as possible. Saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and blot the remaining stain. If stain persists, rub a wet paper towel over Fels Naptha bar soap and apply the lather to the stain, work in a circular motion. Rinse with water. 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.

  • 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 persists saturate a cotton ball with alcohol and blot the stain and rinse.

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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.