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

  1. 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.
  2. Spread the stained clothes out on the floor or a table.
  3. Spray the stained spots with stain remover and let sit for 20 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Rewash the crayon stained clothes in the machine using one cup of color safe bleach in warm water.
  6. Wash on regular cycle.
  7. Rinse in cold water
  8. Repeat the wash again but this time use only 1/4 cup of color safe bleach.
  9. Check for remaining stains before drying.
  10. Repeat all steps until no stains remain.

Tips

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

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