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Cleaning Materials
Laundry Detergent
Liquid Dish Soap
Oxiclean Detergent
Using laundry detergent, wash fabric in hot water for 12 minutes (use heavy soiled setting if there is no minute timer on your machine). Rinse and let air-dry. If stain remains, treat the stain with liquid dish soap. Flush the area with water. Soak the fabric in a laundry detergent soak made with hot water for 30 minutes. Wash the fabric in hot water with laundry detergent and Oxi Clean detergent. Rinse and air-dry. -
Cleaning Materials
Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
Laundry Detergent
Fabric (fresh)--Scrape off excess wet or dry air-dry clay using a dull knife or metal spoon. Wash the fabric in hot water/cold rinse with laundry detergent on heavy duty cycle. If stain remains, repeat procedure.Fabric (heat-set, melted)—Presoak the fabric in laundry detergent according to the directions on the container. Wash as directed above.
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Cleaning Materials
Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Oxiclean Powder
Laundry Detergent Tide Recommended
Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
Scrape off as much crayon as possible. Apply liquid dish soap and work into the stained area. Let stand a few minutes, rub fabric under warm water to remove the stain. Machine wash using the heavy soil setting and the hottest water the fabric will allow with OxiClean or Clorox 2. Allow to air dry. Repeat as needed.
SPECIAL NOTE: heat-set stain - Wipe the stained area with paper towels to remove as much crayon as possible. Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser per the manufacturer's direction. Clean, dry rags can be placed into the dryer and ran through a cycle to remove any remaining stain. Repeat as needed. -
Cleaning Materials
Liquid Dish Soap
Soft Cloth or Sponge
Toothpaste
Warm Water
Soft Scrub Mild Abrasive Cleanser
Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary. -
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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