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bodman
01-24-2007, 07:33 PM
any suggestions on how to get it out of clothes

Coinwash
01-24-2007, 07:56 PM
How To Clean Crayon Stains From Clothes
From Barbara Whiting,
http://homeparents.about.com/cs/householdtips/ht/crayon_clothes.htm
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If your child has ever accidentally left a crayon in their clothes pocket, then you know what a mess this can make. The crayon can leave stains all over the clothes you were washing. If you catch the stain BEFORE drying the clothes, the stain will be much easier to remove, but even set-in stains can be removed with just a little extra work.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 20 minutes
Here's How:

1. Place the stained clothes on a white cloth or a few white paper towels.
2. Spray WD-40 or apply a product such as Goo Gone onto the stain. Let this stand for a few minutes.
3. Turn the clothing over and apply WD-40 or Goo Gone to the other side of the stain; again, let this stand for a few minutes.
4. Take some dishwashing detergent and work this into the stain on both sides.
5. Wash in hot water with a detergent containing color-safe bleach, such as Cheer with Bleach. Or use a regular detergent and add color-safe bleach.
6. Check the clothing before drying to ensure that the crayon stain is gone. If not, then repeat washing.

Tips:

1. WD-40 can be found in most grocery, hardware, and auto parts stores.
2. Goo Gone can usually be found in the laundry section of your grocery store.
3. It might take several washings for all of the stain to come out of the clothes.

What You Need:

* WD-40 or Goo Gone
* White Towels or Paper Towels
* Dishwashing Detergent
* Clothes Detergent
* Color-Safe Bleach

Amex
01-25-2007, 12:14 AM
Maybe take the clothes to a drycleaner that bulk cleans by the pound.


http://www.classiccleaners.net/ccFAQ.asp#7


Please tell them you saw their link on Coinwash.com

DirtyLaundry
01-25-2007, 02:25 AM
I don't know about the WD40 - something about putting oil on clothes just goes against the grain, but I will tell you that if you put Murphey's Oil Soap paste on the crayon stains, and let it soak in good, then wash in hot water - the crayon will come out. Good luck.

Silent Roo
01-26-2007, 11:25 AM
Iron and Paper towel will take the Wax out.