If you have a child at home, you must be aware that keeping him idle is like inviting trouble for yourself. On the other hand, even while giving him something to keep busy, you need to take due precautions. For example, you decide to give him some crayons and a notebook, to let him draw and remain occupied. Though the idea is good, there is one slight problem. There are great chances of the ‘color’ of crayons turning up on the walls, upholstery and even your clothes. In case you have just landed with the latter problem on your hand, no need to worry. Given below are some great tips for removing crayon stains from clothing.
How to Get Crayon Out of Clothes
Items Needed
- Stain-removal Product
- Washcloth or Paper Towels
- Dish Washing Detergent
- Laundry Detergent
- Color-safe Bleach
Instructions
- Spread the stained garment on a cloth or paper towel, making sure that the stain is facing up.
- Put enough stain removal product on the stained area, so as to saturate it completely.
- Let it stand for a few minutes, so that the cleaning product penetrates the stain well.
- Flip over the clothing, making the inner side of the stained area facing up.
- Saturate the inner part of the stained area with the cleaning product and again let it stand for a few minutes.
- Now, take the dish-washing liquid and rub it into the stain, on both the sides - inside and well as outside.
- Making use of a laundry detergent, wash the garment in hot water.
- Next, treat it with the color-safe bleach.
- Finally, give the garment a ‘once-over’ and leave to air-dry.
- In case the stain still remains, repeat the procedure.
