Remove Melted Crayon Stains from Laundry
Did a crayon get tumbled in your clothes dryer? Do you think you've ruined the wash load? Well, don't worry because there is still hope!
Steps
- Find and remove anything that's left of the melted crayon, the paper wrapper or any small chunks of crayon. If a big chunk of crayon is stuck on, take a warm paper towel and dab it on the big chunk and pull it off.
- Spread the stained clothes out on the floor or a table.
- Spray the stained spots with stain remover and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Put the clothes in a sink with a cap full of liquid laundry detergent and {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} of dish-washing detergent. Mix the detergents in the water before adding the clothes. Make sure the clothes are fully covered with water and let them sit for a good hour.
- Rewash the crayon stained clothes in the machine using one cup of color safe bleach in warm water.
- Wash on regular cycle.
- Rinse in cold water
- Repeat the wash again but this time use only 1/4 cup of color safe bleach.
- Check for remaining stains before drying.
- Repeat all steps until no stains remain.
Tips
- Before using the dryer, make sure you clean all the crayon marks out of the drum.
Warnings
- Washing with hot water may shrink your clothes.
- Beware if using flammable cleaning products inside a gas dryer.
Things You'll Need
- Stain Remover
- Liquid Detergent
- Color Safe Bleach
- Dishwashing Detergent