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Cleaning Materials
Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
Paper Towels
Gently scrape with a dull knife and lot with a paper towel, removing as much oil pastel as possible. Be careful not to cause additional damage to the fabric. Consult a professional dry cleaner. -
Cleaning Materials
Water
Wash with water. On unfinished marble, pastels will leave a residual stain. -
Cleaning Materials
409 Cleaner
ONLY Black, Blue, Golden Brown, Gray, Medium Brown, Red, Slate Gray, True Blue and White can be removed with 409 cleaner. ALL OTHER colors cannot be removed with any other cleaning agent. -
Cleaning Materials
Paper Towels
Sponge
Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
Mr Clean Magic Eraser
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.
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Cleaning Materials
Cotton Balls
Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
Ice Cubes
Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
Rubbing Alcohol
Scrape off as much oil pastel as possible. Use ice cubes to chill the oil pastel making it easier to scrape away. Saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and blot the stained area. If stain persists, rub liquid dish soap into the stain and wash as normal. Repeat as needed.
Dryer Drum: Wipe the stained area with paper towels to remove as much oil pastel as possible. Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser per the manufacturer's direction. Clean, dry rags can be placed in the dryer and ran through a cycle to remove any remaining stain. Repeat as needed.
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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