How to Remove Crayon Stains From Car Upholstery

Follow a few simple steps to remove melted crayon from car upholstery.

Add one child, one crayon, one hot day and one car interior and you have the recipe for a mess. Melted crayons and car interiors do not go hand in hand, especially during hot summer months. A stray crayon that is left undiscovered can easily melt on a hot day, resulting in a mess on upholstery. On those occasions when it is necessary to remove melted crayon from upholstery, don't panic. Instead, follow a few simple steps that can remove the mess and save the day.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic scraper
• Petroleum-based spray lubricant
• Stiff bristle brush
• Clean rag
• Dish detergent and water solution

Instructions

1. Scrape as much of the melted crayon from the car upholstery as possible with a plastic scraper. Work slowly and carefully to remove the crayon without working it deeper into the upholstery.

2. Spray petroleum-based lubricant onto the melted crayon. Attach a directional nozzle if supplied with the spray to help direct the spray and minimize over-spray.

3. Allow the lubricant spray to work for several minutes. Wipe the melted crayon away from the upholstery with a clean rag. Repeat the spray application if necessary to remove all of the melted crayon.

4. Apply a soapy dish washing detergent and water solution to the area from which the crayon was removed. Dab the soapy solution into the upholstery, working it into the fibers.

5. Remove as much of the soapy solution as possible by dabbing the area with clean water. Continue pressing a clean area of the rag onto the upholstery to remove as much moisture as possible. Allow the spot to thoroughly dry.

References

• Mrs. Clean USA: Removing Crayon Stains From Upholstery