How to Remove Crayon Stains From Walls

If your kids have taken to demonstrating their creativity by putting crayon to wall, gently take them aside, explain the joys of paper, apologize for having to erase their masterpieces, and follow these steps for a clean wall.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dishwashing Liquid
• Lighter Fluid
• Cleaning Cloths
• Cleaning Cloths
• Irons
• Soap-base Crayons
• Sponges
• Spot Remover
• Dishwashing Liquid
• Liquid Cleansers
• Old Toothbrushes
• Paper Towel Rolls
• Sponges

1. 

   Spray or wipe affected area with lighter fluid or a commercial spot remover solvent.

2. 

   Brush sprayed area gently with a toothbrush.

3. 

   Blot away remains with a cleaning cloth.

4. Spray and wipe away last remains of the crayon and lighter fluid with a liquid cleanser.

Tips & Warnings

• For marks on wallpaper, try the above procedure on an inconspicuous area of the wall first to test for colorfastness. For vinyl wallpaper, scrub gently with dishwashing liquid and a sponge.
• If the above proves ineffective on your wall or harmful to your wallpaper, hold some white paper-towels over the affected area and press with a warm iron until marks are absorbed into the towels.
• If all else fails, you may have to repatch or repaint your wall.
• To prevent your little Van Goghs from staining walls with their pictures in the future, may we suggest soap-base crayons for easier removal?
• Exercise caution when using lighter fluid - keep away from flames and out of reach of children.

[landloards]

on 10/31/2009 Can I just paint over crayon? Just checked up on our renters that have 5 kids under 7. The walls are covered uptairs and down. Some places are as high as I can reach! They colored on bare wood, painted wood, walls... everything! Some places they even used majic marker. What to do... I need to get this rented again.

[silentavenger]

on 4/17/2009 Thanks guys, my 2 yr old daughter got a hold of a maroon crayon and constructed a huge Picasso picture stringing all down our white painted hall way. I tried the Orange Glo, it worked great on my washer

[silentavenger]

on 4/17/2009 Thanks guys, my 2 yr old daughter got a hold of a maroon crayon and constructed a huge Picasso picture stringing all down our white painted hall way. I tried the Orange Glo, it worked great on my washer

[echoswift]

on 3/9/2009 Our little girl drew on ours doors before we could paint or stain them,so:For UNFINISHED wood. The answer is The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and pure alcohol. I used the HEET brand gasoline additive, because it is a cheap and convenient source of almost pure alcohol. Wipe with water quickly after.For FINISHED or PAINTED wood, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and Goo Gone. Wipe Quickly After.

[gracea]

on 1/9/2009 The only thing suggested here that I had on hand was silver polish- it worked really well!