How to get rid of crayon marks on walls
Imagine that feeling when you come home 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 do you get rid of crayon marks on walls?
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.
Whatever method you are using, please test a small area first.
Things you will need
WD-40® Multi Use Product
Baking Soda
Washing up liquid
Microfibre cloths
Step 1
Grab a can of WD-40!
The best solution to get rid of crayon marks, that won’t damage your walls, is using WD-40® Multi-Use Product. 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.
If you are without WD-40 try other tips for getting rid crayon marks below.
Step 2
Try baking soda
Is there anything that good old baking soda cannot do? Regardless of what the name might suggest, baking soda has unlimited uses, including getting rid of crayon marks 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
Washing up liquid and water is also good
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 rid of crayon marks on 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. Fancy more tips and tricks and amazing uses for WD-40? Just read out blog, to discover all the ways that WD-40 can help you around the home and garden.
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