How to Remove Crayons From Cloth Seats

Melted crayon stains can easily be cleaned.

Children sometimes unintentionally leave crayons laying in the seats of cars or on the sofa in front of a window. The heat generated from the glass of a window melts the crayon onto the surface of the seat, creating a sticky mess. Melted crayons can be removed inexpensively with a little effort and without harming the surface of the seat.

Things You'll Need

• Dull-edged razor
• WD-40
• Clothing iron
• Waxed paper
• Clean cloth
• Ice cube

Instructions

1. Rub an ice cube over the melted crayon surface to harden the wax.

2. Scrape as much of the crayon as you can off the seat with the dull-edged razor.

3. Spray the crayon surface with WD-40. Penetrate the WD-40 into the crayon with a wash cloth using circular motions. Let the WD-40 loosen the crayon for ten minutes. Remove as much of the crayon as you can.

4. Place a sheet of wax paper over the crayon area.

5. Warm a clothes iron to a low-heat setting.

6. Make a few passes with the iron over the top of the wax paper to pick up the melted crayon.

References

• MrsCleanUSA:Crayon Stain Removal