How to Remove Crayon From Carpet and Walls
Crayons are a wonderful tool for little ones to express their
creativity, and you'll proudly display their efforts on your
refrigerator for years. But accidental artwork on other surfaces
around the home are not things you want hanging around.
If you have crayon mashed into the carpet, you can't remove it
quite the same way as wax, which is a mistake that many people
have made. You should first scrape off all the crayon you can,
either with a spoon or dull side of a blade like a butter knife.
A thin piece of cardboard such as part of a cereal box will come
in handy. Cut a section and place it behind the clump/spot where
the crayon is, then carefully spray the crayon mark with WD-40
oil, making sure to use the "needle nozzle" tube so the oil
doesn't get on more than it needs to. Next, take a small, stiff
bristle brush and work upwards in the nap, while laying the
crayon mark on the cardboard. Wipe with paper towels. Spray on
more WD-40, work in some dish detergent with the brush, then
wipe off with a damp sponge. Move your cardboard around, so that
you're always working against a clean section. If the stain
remains, repeat the last oil and soap treatment, then wash the
section of carpet with a Shop Vac or other cleaner.
Did someone use the living room wall for their canvas? Just take
the same can of WD-40 (a car part lubricant) and spray it on the
marks, then wipe off with a soft cloth. Treat again if a stain
remains, then wash the wall with warm water and dish detergent.