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.
If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you! Feel free to call or text us at 1-800-CRAYOLA weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. If you would prefer to send us an email, visit our contact us page.
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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
Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
Carpet Cleaner Spot Shot or Oxiclean Based Cleaning Product Preferred
Scrape off as much clay as possible. Vacuum the area. If stain persists, use a carpet cleaning product per the manufacturer's direction. Repeat as needed.
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Cleaning Materials
Cotton Balls
Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
Ice Cubes
Nail Polish Remover
Rubbing Alcohol
Scrape off as much clay as possible. Use ice cubes to chill the clay making it easier to scrape away. Saturate a cotton ball with nail polish remover and blot the stained area. Repeat as needed. Rubbing alcohol is a good substitute for nail polish remover. -
Cleaning Materials
Paper Towels
Sponge
Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
Scrape off as much clay as possible. Spray the area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels. Remove any remaining residue with a sponge dampened with warm water and liquid dish soap. Rinse with water. Repeat as needed.
FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer’s direction. Repeat as needed. -
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.
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.