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Wipe the stain with dry paper towels or a soft cloth. If stain remains, use liquid dish soap with warm water; wipe the stain and rinse. Repeat as necessary until stain is removed.
Use power washer according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Using a blotting motion, remove as much of the stain as possible with a dry paper towel. Apply a carpet or upholstery cleaner according to directions on packaging. Repeat as necessary until stain is removed.
Spray cleaner on surface according to the directions on container. Wipe with paper towels. If stain remains, repeat procedure.
Remove as much of the stain as possible using paper towels to blot the stain. Use upholstery/carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container. Blot area with a clean paper towel or sponge, being careful not to spread the stain. Hoover when carpet is dry. If stain remains, repeat procedure.
Sidewalk Outdoor Chalk and Crayons on carpeting and upholstery
Brush and rinse as much of the chalk stain from the surface as possible. Rinse with water.
All colors can be removed with water except blue, brick red and red, which can be removed using liquid dish soap.
Place stained area on paper towels and blot with alcohol. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent and stain remover and rinse in warm water. Repeat as necessary until all the stain is removed.
Spray stain with WD-40 and brush with a stiff bristle brush. Respray and wipe with a clean soft cloth. If residue remains, add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the surface and rinse.
Use WD-40 on the following colors: red, orange, green, yellow orange, red orange, black, gold, pink, green yellow, sky blue and brick red. Use dish soap on the following colors: blue, yellow, violet, blue violet, red violet, yellow green, blue green, white, gray, silver, sea green, goldenrod, midnight blue, forest green, apricot, peach and brown. Use carpet cleaner according to directions on container on the following colors: medium brown, moss, slate gray, white and yellow green. Spray the surface with WD-40, wash the surface with liquid dish soap and wipe with a clean soft cloth. If residue remains, add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the surface and rinse.
Wash with water. On unfinished marble, pastels will leave a residual stain.
Wash with dish soap.
Wash with water.
Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for several minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.
Scrape excess crayon off with a dull-edge knife or metal spoon. Spray or dampen with warm water and apply liquid dish soap on the stained area, work in with the brush and wipe stain away with a damp sponge. If stain remains, repeat the procedure.
Rinse stain with water, using a garden hose when possible. With a stiff bristle brush. Loosen the crayon stain. If stain remains, add a small amount of laundry detergent and continue brushing. Rinse with water.
Use glass cleaner according to the directions on the container.
Presoak the stained garment using stain remover. Wash as usual. Air dry. If the stain persists, presoak again with additional amount of laundry detergent.
Fill a small container with liquid dish detergent and water. With a wet soapy sponge, work in a circular motion to remove the stain. Rinse the sponge as needed. Allow to air dry. If stain remains apply Soft Scrub according to the directions on the container, wipe the stain and rinse.
Scrape excess residue from surface. Apply liquid dish soap, use a stiff bristle brush in a circular motion and rinse with water. If the stain persists, use a degreaser according to the directions on the package.
Dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the washable watercolor stain, changing the sponge as often as needed. Apply upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container.
Remove as much of the stain as possible using a paper towel with a blotting motion. Apply carpet/upholstery cleaner according to the directions on the container. Allow product to stand and penetrate for 5 minutes. Blot area with a paper towel, sponge or soft cloth being careful not to spread the stain. Continue blotting until the stain is removed. Hoover when dry. If stain remains, repeat application.
If stain is noticed before laundering, rinse with hot water. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent for about 12 minutes (heavy soil cycle). Soak in a solution of stain remover according to the instruction on the container for one hour. Repeat laundry cycle. Repeat laundering should remove any residual stains.
Wipe all stains with a damp sponge. If stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with alcohol and blot the stain and rinse.
Dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the marker stain, changing the sponge as often as needed. Apply upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container.
Use water, Windex window cleaner, or liquid dish soap to wash the surface. After washing, the surface should be wiped with a dry towel to remove chalk-like residue.
If you notice the stain before laundering, rinse stain with hot water. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent for about 12 minutes (heavy soil cycle). Soak in stain remover solution, according to the instructions on the container, for one hour and repeat laundry cycle. Repeated laundering should remove any residual stains.
Wipe off excess stain with a dry paper towel or soft cloth. Apply a solution of dish soap mixed with warm water and wipe with a cloth in a circular motion. Allow the area to dry. Repeat as necessary.
Use a paper towel to blot as much of the stain as possible. Use upholstery/carpet cleaner according to the directions on the container. Repeat as necessary.
Scrape excess crayon off with a dull-edge knife or metal spoon. Pour a small amount of liquid dish soap directly onto the surface to be cleaned. With a small, stiff bristle brush, work crayon stain and wipe stain away with a sponge saturated with warm water. Spray with WD-40 and let stand a few minutes work crayon stain with the brush and wipe with paper towels. Reapply liquid dish detergent on the stained area, work in with the brush and wipe stain away with a damp sponge. If stain remains. repeat the procedure.For another method, use any brand upholstery cleaner as directed on the container.
Spray the area with glass cleaner and wipe off with a paper towel. Repeat as needed.
Spray a small amount of WD-40 on a soft cloth and also on the stained surface. Hold the cloth on the stain for about 15 seconds. Using the cloth gently wipe and lift simultaneously (do not rub the stain; this will create smearing and ultimately increase the size of the stain). If residue remains, wipe the surface with a damp sponge.If the stain still exists. saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and blot the remaining stain for 15 seconds. Promptly remove the alcohol with a damp sponge moistened with liquid dish soap.
Rinse stain with water, using a garden hose when possible. With a stiff bristle brush, loosen the crayon stain. If stain remains, add a small amount of laundry detergent and continue brushing. Rinse with water.
Dampen a sponge with water and wipe stains from the outside to the center of the stain. If the stain remains, dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the stain, changing the sponge as often as needed. Apply upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container.
Wipe all stains with a damp sponge. If stain persists saturate a cotton ball with alcohol and blot the stain and rinse.
Dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the stain, changing the sponge as often as needed. Apply upholstery/carpet shampoo according to the directions on the container. If stain remains, use Capture spot and soil remover according to the directions on the container.
Wipe all stains with a damp sponge. If any stain remains, apply Soft Scrub with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse. If the stain persists, staurate a cotton ball with nail polish remover, blot the remaining stain and rinse.
Rinse stain from fabric with cold water until no more color is being removed. Place fabric on paper towels and saturate with alcohol using a cotton ball to blot the stain. Replace the paper towel as often as needed. Wash with stain remover and rinse in warm water.
Dampen a sponge with water and wipe stains from the outside to the center of the stain. If the stain remains, dampen a sponge with alcohol and use a blotting motion to absorb the stain, changing the sponge as often as needed. Apply upholstery/rug shampoo according to the directions on the container. If stain remains, use Capture spot and soil remover according to the directions on the container.
Wipe all stains with a damp sponge. If any stain remains, apply liquid dish soap with a damp sponge, work in a circular motion and rinse. If stain persists saturate a cotton ball with alcohol and blot the stain and rinse.
If stain is noticed before laundering, rinse with hot water. Soak in a solution of stain remover according to the instruction on the container for one hour. Repeat laundry cycle. Repeat laundering should remove any residual stains.
Please Note...
The suggestions for removing stains have been compiled as a service to our consumers. We are unable to guarantee or be responsible for the results obtained by these procedures. You may also wish to consult your local cleaner for further recommendations.
Before attempting the stain removal method, test each procedure on an inconspicuous area of the material or surface to be cleaned. Please be advised these stain removal methods involve hazardous products and are intended only for adult use. Crayola does not recommend children attempt these procedures.
In many procedures, specific brands of products are recommended. These are brands that performed most effectively in our laboratory. Always check individual containers for recommended procedures and warnings. Competitive brand products may work equally well.
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