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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sponge
• Towel
• White Cloth
• Baking Soda
• 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).

[tabithav71]

on 12/2/2008 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]

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.

[pinkecho]

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!

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

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.