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Stain Tips

  • Cleaning Materials
    Kaboom
    Water
    Goof Off Cleaner
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Paper Towels
    Scrub Brush
    Wet the stained area and apply liquid dish soap.  Work the area using a scrub brush in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  The stain may be lighter.  Wet the area again and apply Kaboom cleaner, use a scrub brush to work the area, keeping it moist up to 30 minutes.  Rinse with water.  Allow the area to dry.  If stains remain, apply Goof Off and blot off with paper towels.  Rinse with water.  Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Carpet Cleaner Spot Shot or Oxiclean Based Cleaning Product Preferred
    Amodex Ink Stain Remover Optional

    Scrape off as much crayon as possible.  Use carpet cleaner per the manufacturer's direction.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATE SUGGESTION:  Amodex Ink & Stain remover should be used per the manufacturer's directions.  For stain removal help or where to purchase Amodex call 1-877-866-1255.

  • Cleaning Materials
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Sponge
    Paper Towels

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  Dry the area with paper towels.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION:  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used per the manufacturer's direction.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Krud Kutter Preferred Productavailable at Home Depot Lowes Ace Hardware Amazoncom
    Goof Off Cleaner
    Scrub Brush
    Liquid Dish Soap
    Wet the stained area and apply liquid dish soap.  Work the area using a scrub brush in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  The stain may be lighter.  Wet the area again and apply Goof Off, use a scrub brush to work the area.  Rinse with water.  Allow the area to dry.  If stains remain, apply Krud Kutter and use a scrub brush to work the area.   Rinse with water.  Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap
    1. Wipe the stained area with paper towels to remove as much crayon as possible.

    2. Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser following the manufacturer’s instructions.

    3. Clean, dry rags can be placed in the dryer and run through a cycle to remove any remaining stain.

    4. Repeat as needed.

    5. Any remaining residue can be cleaned with a rag and a solution of water mixed with a few drops of dish soap.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Upholstery Cleaner Spot Shot or Oxicleaner Based Cleaning Product Preferred
    Amodex Ink Stain Remover Optional

    Scrape off as much crayon as possible.  Use upholstery cleaner per the manufacturer's direction.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATE SUGGESTION:  Amodex Ink & Stain remover should be used per the manufacturer's direction.  For stain removal help or where to purchase Amodex call 1-877-866-1255.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Bleach for Colored Clothing Clorox 2reg or Oxiclean Powder
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Laundry Detergent Tide Recommended
    Amodex Ink Stain Remover Optional

    Scrape off as much crayon as possible.  Apply liquid dish soap and work into the stained area.  Let stand a few minutes, rub fabric under warm water to remove the  stain.  Machine wash using the heavy soil setting and the hottest water the fabric will allow with OxiClean or Clorox 2.  Allow to air dry.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATE SUGGESTION:  Amodex Ink & Stain remover should be used per the manufacturer's directions.  Available by calling 1-800-624-7367 or www.Fahrneyspens.com or Amazon.com.

    Dryer Drum:  Wipe the stained area with paper towels to remove as much crayon as possible.  Use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser per the manufacturer's direction.  Clean, dry rags can be placed in the dryer and ran through a cycle to remove any remaining stain.  Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Sponge
    Paper Towels

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  Dry the area with paper towels.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION:  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used per the manufacturer's direction.

  • Cleaning Materials
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Sponge
    Paper Towels

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION:  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used per the manufacturer's direction.

  • Cleaning Materials
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Sponge
    Paper Towels

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION:  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used per the manufacturer's direction.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Marble Cleaner
    Paper Towels
    Spray the stained area with cleaner and wipe off using a paper towel.  Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Sponge
    Paper Towels

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  Dry the area with paper towels.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION:  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used per the manufacturer's direction.

  • Cleaning Materials
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Sponge
    Paper Towels

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION:  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used per the manufacturer's direction.

  • Cleaning Materials
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Sponge
    Paper Towels

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, lightly dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Dry the area with paper towels.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION:  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used per the manufacturer's direction.

  • Cleaning Materials
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Sponge
    Paper Towels

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION:  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used per the manufacturer's direction.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Soft Cloth
    Apply rubbing alcohol to a soft cloth and wipe stain. If stain remains, repeat until stain is removed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Paper Towels
    Gently scrape with a dull knife and blot with a paper towel, removing as much crayon as possible.  Be careful not to cause additional damage to the fabric.  Consult a professional dry cleaner.

  • Cleaning Materials
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    Sponge
    Paper Towels

    Spray the stained area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, dampen a sponge with warm water and liquid dish soap to work the area in a circular motion.  Rinse with water.  Repeat as needed.

    ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION:  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can be used per the manufacturer's direction.