I didn't realize my daughter had put an orange crayon in her pocket. Well, I did the laundry and put it through the dryer. It melted all over everything!!!!!! My kids clothes are covered with bright orange spots and I don't have a clue how to get them out. I don't care about the pajamas and socks since noone really sees those items, but a lot of my daughters brand new school clothes are ruined. I can't afford to buy new clothes and I was wondering if any of you mom's out there knew how to get the crayon spots out. Thanks!!!! :)
I never tried this personally, but this is what was suggested to me:
2 max doses of liquid TIDE detergent
1/2 lid of liquid OXYCLEAN (or 1/4 cup Sun Oxygen Cleaner powder)
1/4 cup of Borax
1/2 cup of liquid Shout (or Spray and Wash w/Resolve)
1/2 cup of vinegar
Another "recipe" I heard of is:
2 caps ALL liquid 3x ultra
1 cup vinegar
1 cup Borax
1 cup Shout
3/4 cup peroxide
GOOD LUCK!!!
Yikes! Are the spots "raised" like little blotches of wax? In which case, you can put a brown paper bag over the spot and press a warm iron. When you peel back the paper, the wax usually comes with it. If it's the dye used in the crayon, I would contact the manufacturer and ask. There's a good chance that they have an answer!
Hi K.,
Sol-U-Mel does wonders on such mishaps.
Take care,
L..
Helping Moms Work From Home!
Try M30. I usually find it in the dollar stores. Rub it in - I use it thick. Let it sit a day or two, then wash and dry as normal.
I've used M30 in my truck when my son tried to throw his gum out the window - it came back in. I rubbed some on, let it sit about 10 mintues, then washed off with wet paper towels, then let it air dry.
My oldest daughter (18)also used it for the dryer, she left gum in a pocket. Use it the same way, then I used a clorox wipe to clean it out.
I have also heard of finger nail polish remover for the dryer.
good luck
Hi K., Oh what a mess. I use Amway's SA8 solutions Pre- Wash liquid with enzymes. I'm not sure about crayon that has beed dried in but it is worth a try. Grandma Mary
I never figured that one out. Hope you get some good
ideas. Sorry I am not of any help.
HI K., there is a product called Sol U Mel. it is made by a company called Melaleuca. If you contact them I am sure they can get it to you. If you would like to open an account please contact me and I would be happy to help you with that. my email is ____@____.com or the phone for Melaleuca is 1-800-262-0600. Please let me know how you make out. Good luck
Rewash the load in HOT water, with detergent and a full box of baking soda. Repeat if necessary. This should definitely do the job.
I had candle wax drip on a carpet one time and I was able to get it up with a paper bag placed over it and a hot iron. It melted the wax into the paper bag and was off the carpet. The only thing I don't know is if it will stain or leave a waxy residue. I hope this was of some help. Best of luck.
try goo gone... you buy it in the store.. like home depot or walmart.. read the label... make sure it's alright for clothes.. it works well with crayons on walls.. good luck
