How To Get Crayon Off A Wall
We all know that feeling when you come home from work and your ‘angelic’ child has gone all Picasso on you…you know that lovely picture they have drawn on your white wall! So, what do you do? How to you get crayon off a wall?
Don’t panic, keep your cool and check your kitchen cupboards. To get rid of the unwanted crayon marks, all you will need are some bits from your kitchen! Read on for a step-by-step guide on how to get crayon off walls easily.
There are a number of different techniques that can be done to get crayon off walls. But, always remember whatever method you are using, test a small area first. Better to be safe than sorry!
Things you will need
Baking soda
Toothpaste
Steel Wool
Washing up liquid
Step 1
HOW TO REMOVE CRAYON MARKS USING WD-40®
The best solution for getting rid of crayon marks, that won’t damage your walls is using WD-40® Multi-Use. To get crayon marks off walls simply spray the WD-40® onto the crayon marks. Leave it for a few minutes for it to work its magic, then use a clean rag to wipe the formula off your wall – and just like that, the crayon stains will disappear with it.
Not got a trusty can of WD-40? You can buy one in our Amazon store; choose from the WD-40® Smart Straw Multi-Use or the WD-40® Flexible Straw System.
If you are without WD-40 try other tips for getting rid crayon marks below!
Step 2
USE BAKING SODA TO GET RID OF CRAYON
Is there anything that good old baking soda cannot do? Regardless of what the name might suggest, baking soda has unlimited uses quite like WD-40, including getting rid of crayon from walls.
All you need to do is take a damp clean cloth and dip it in a little amount of baking soda. Next, scrub the crayon marks on the wall, gently, with the cloth. The results will depend upon the nature and the intensity of the marks. In most circumstances, the marks should come off easily, with minimal effort.
Step 3
REMOVE CRAYON MARKS WITH TOOTHPASTE
Toothpaste can also be used to clean crayon off the walls. For this method, you’ll need a tube of non-gel toothpaste and a scrubbing brush. First, squirt the toothpaste onto the wall and scrub the crayon with the brush. This method will require a LOT of elbow grease, so will only be effective for those parents with lots of energy!
Step 4
USING STEEL WOOL TO REMOVE CRAYON FROM WALLPAPER
If your children have mistaken their drawing paper for the wallpaper, then steel wool might be your best bet to remove crayon off your walls. Simply use a bit of steel wool to gently skim the surface of the paper, only wiping in one direction (not in circles) until the marks fade and eventually disappear.
Step 5
WASHING UP LIQUID AND WATER TO REMOVE CRAYON FROM WALLS
Another trusted method is good old washing up liquid. All you need for this to work is a bucket full of washing up liquid mixed with hot water – it’s that simple.
Then, soak a sponge in the mixture and apply it to the damaged wall. This method may require some extra elbow grease for it to work. One of the disadvantages of this process is that you may end up getting rid of some of the paint off your walls too. So, just be careful and keep an eye on each wipe.
So, there you have it!
So, there you have it, a few handy methods to help you get crayon off the walls. WD-40 is the most effective, especially if the area that requires to be cleaned is large. WD-40 can also get rid of marker stains too. If you have children that love to draw but have trouble staying in the lines, then grab a can of WD-40® Smart Straw Multi-Use, today!
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