How to Clean Crayon From a Wall

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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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

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

Step1
Gently scrape away the wax with a plastic spoon or spatula.
Step2
Sprinkle baking soda on a damp white cloth.
Step3
Give the cloth to one of your tots and have him rub the marks off.
Step4
Dampen a sponge for the other one and have her rinse clean the residue.
Step5
Really stubborn marks may require Mom or Dad to spray on a very grown-up product: WD-40 or other multipurpose lubricating oil.
Step6
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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on 2/5/2008 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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on 11/12/2007 We have just tried Bounce dryer sheet. It's only good for very small area. Then, we tried Mr. Clean Magic eraser and it's effortless!

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on 8/8/2006 Baking soda and elbow grease!

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on 11/22/2005 Desolv. This is the answer to your prayers. I used this when a whole load of laundry was marked by crayon. The crayon came out of everything that was cotton, polyester and flame retardant (not so much, but better). I used Desolv on hard floors, carpet and upholstery. It all came out! If you have questions about use you can call the number on the bottle.

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on 11/22/2005 Desolv. This is the answer to your prayers. I used this when a whole load of laundry was marked by crayon. The crayon came out of everything that was cotton, polyester and flame retardant (not so much, but better). I used Desolv on hard floors, carpet and upholstery. It all came out! If you have questions about use you can call the number on the bottle.

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