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How to Clean Crayon From a Wall

What is it about toddlers and crayons and walls? Instead of sharing those colorful thoughts of yours with the doodling toddler, do something really off-the-wall: Get little Sam or Susie to help you make the colorful wax disappear.

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    Difficulty:
    Easy

    Instructions

    Things You'll Need

    • Sponge
    • Towel
    • White Cloth
    • Baking Soda
    • Plastic Spoon Or Spatula
    • Multipurpose Lubricating Oil
      • 1

        Gently scrape away the wax with a plastic spoon or spatula.

      • 2

        Sprinkle baking soda on a damp white cloth.

      • 3

        Give the cloth to one of your tots and have him rub the marks off.

      • 4

        Dampen a sponge for the other one and have her rinse clean the residue.

      • 5

        Really stubborn marks may require Mom or Dad to spray on a very grown-up product: WD-40 or other multipurpose lubricating oil.

      • 6

        Wipe the wall clean with a damp towel.

    Tips & Warnings

    • Buy washable crayons.

    • Pencil marks can be removed with an artist's gum eraser (available at most art supply stores).

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    Comments

    • neclifton Aug 23, 2010
      Baking soda made the paint come off my wall! :-(
    • leoncipop Jul 01, 2010
      De-solv-it worked great on getting crayons off the fridge and walls. I think limonene, derived from citrus, is the active ingredient.
    • tabithav71 Dec 02, 2008
      Just used a product called Krud Kutter and it worked wonderfully! Does not remove the paint. For textured walls, I recommend removing the remaining crayon with a soft-bristle toothbrush.
    • tabithav71 Dec 02, 2008
      Just used a product called Krud Kutter and it worked wonderfully! Does not remove the paint. For textured walls, I recommend removing the remaining crayon with a soft-bristle toothbrush.
    • crackerbrand Feb 05, 2008
      The dryer sheet and lotion worked great. No damage to the walls. Using a fragrant lotion makes the house smell Spring fresh too.

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