Crayola Crayon on carpet

roseluver

15 years ago

What will take crayola crayon off the carpet????

a friend just emailed me this question. Any solutions for her?

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mary_c_gw
15 years ago
Email the crayon manufacturer - the composition of crayons can differ between manufacturers, so it's best to get the scoop on the individual crayon.
nodakgal
15 years ago
Crayola has a website, I've been there before and they have stain removal tips there.

At first I was thinking the same as candle wax, a warm iron and brown paper bags...but with the dye from the crayon I don't think I'd try that.

I found this on eHow

Crayons and carpet do not go together. Once a mark is made, the stain can be difficult to remove. Here are some steps to help you get rid of the unsightly markings on your carpet should your little artist go outside the lines.

Things YouÂll Need:
Car part lubricant such as WD-40
Paper towels
Soft cloth
Liquid dishwashing detergent
Sponge
Stiff bristle brush
Dull knife
Warm water
Step1 Scrape off any excess crayon with the dull edge of a knife or your fingernail. Be careful not to create more of a mess.
Step2 Spray the affected area of carpet with WD-40 or another car part lubricant.
Step3 Leave it on for 3 minutes.
Step4 Use the stiff bristle brush to scrub the stain.
Step5 Wipe the area with paper towels.
Step6 Respray the surface with the WD-40.
Step7 Apply liquid dishwashing soap and water to the area.
Step8 Continue to use the bristle brush and work the soap in a circular motion.
Step9 Wipe the stain with a damp sponge.
Step10 Repeat Steps 6 through 9 if necessary.

Here is a link that might be useful: Crayola stain removal tips
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nodakgal
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NOW I checked Crayola and the instructions are the same...for regular crayons...there are different crayons though.

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