How to Remove Crayon Stain
Crayons are an excellent way for children to express themselves artistically. Unfortunately, kids may sometimes get a bit overzealous with their artistic achievements and get crayon on various articles of clothing. These stains can be difficult to remove, but with proper care should come out.
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Things You'll Need
- Paper towels
- WD-40 spray
- Liquid dish soap
- Laundry detergent
- Bleach for colored clothing
Instructions
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Place several layers of paper towels over the surface you will be working on. Put the stained surface on the paper towels.
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Spray WD-40 on the stained areas and let it sit for five minutes. Turn the stained surface over and spray WD-40 on the other side.
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Work liquid dish soap into the stained area. The stain should start to work out onto the paper towels. Replace them with clean paper towels as needed.
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Wash the article with detergent and color-safe bleach in the washing machine in hot water for at least 12 minutes.
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Tips & Warnings
If your washing machine doesn't have a setting allowing you to choose the minutes, use the heavy soiled setting.
