How to Remove Crayon Stains

Where there are kids, there are crayons, and it's inevitable that they'll either color on their clothes or other fabrics, or a crayon will go through the wash, staining the fabrics. Get rid of crayon stains with these simple tips using products you have around the house. Many common products can be used as crayon stain remover so you can remove crayon stains and save your clothes.

Spray Lubricant
Remove crayon stains from fabric by applying a spray lubricant to the stained area and working into the stain with a clean, dry cloth, toothbrush or soft scrub brush. Be sure to place a towel underneath the fabric first so the stain doesn't spread. When the area seems clean, dab some liquid dishwashing detergent onto the stain and wash with water. Rinse the fabric and make sure that the crayon stain is removed, then launder as usual. Make sure there is no stain residue before putting the garment in the dryer. Drying the fabric will cause the stain to set, making it harder to remove. Know that this method will produce fumes, so work with it outside or in a well-ventilated area.

Baby Oil
To get rid of crayon stains, try blotting the stain with baby oil. Put a towel underneath the fabric first so that only the stained area is treated. Place some baby oil on a clean rag or paper towel and blot the stain to remove it. When the stain is removed, launder as usual. Air dry to make sure that the stain is removed without any residue before putting the garment in the dryer.

Ice Cubes
Begin to remove crayon stains by scraping any excess crayon material off of the fabric with either a butter knife or plastic utensil, taking care not to work the crayon further into the fibers. Place some ice cubes in a zipper bag and lay the fabric, stain side down, on top of the ice bag. As it sits, the crayon in the fabric will harden. Scrape these hardened bits off and repeat until you've removed all that you can. Finish by working in some liquid dishwashing detergent and water to treat the stain, and launder as usual.

Rubbing Alcohol
To get rid of crayon stains, first remove any excess crayon with a utensil like a butter knife. Soak the stained area in rubbing alcohol for 30 minutes, agitate with a scrub brush and rinse. Repeat if necessary, then launder as usual, making sure the stain is completely gone before putting the garment in the dryer.

Iron
Place the stained fabric between two paper towels or blotting paper and gently iron over the area. As the crayon melts, the paper will absorb the excess. Continue to change the paper and repeat the ironing process until all of the crayon is removed. Pre-treat the stain area with dishwashing liquid or laundry detergent and launder as usual.

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