Removing Marker and Crayon From Painted Walls

Having young children who like to draw, I sometime have to clean marker and crayon from our walls. The other day we were out of our Mr. Clean Magic Erasers so I had to improvise. I used a dry microfiber cloth and ordinary toothpaste and it did a wonderful job. I did find a few areas where the toothpaste didn't get all of it so I finished those areas with a little hairspray, wiping immediately with a clean cloth.

How to Remove Crayon Marks from Carpet

Kids (and many adults) cannot get enough crayons. It sometimes seems like kids cannot get enough paper. If you have found a mysterious crayon mark (or a full picture) on your carpets don't worry. First, you need to remove as much of the crayon as possible. Using a fingernail or dull knife, scrape off as much as you can. Next, spray the marks with WD-40 and let it sit for 5 minutes. Using a stiff brush, scrub the marks and then wipe with a paper towel. Apply a second coat of the WD-40 to the marks. Now, scrub the mark with a mixture of liquid dish washing detergent and water. Scrub the marks again with the stiff brush and work the mixture in a circular motion. Finally, use a sponge and warm water to clean up the remaining cleaner and WD-40. Repeat if necessary.

Cleaning Scuff Marks

To remove difficult scuff marks off of floors or walls, add 3 tbsp. of TSP (trisodium phosphate) to a gallon of water. Make sure you wear protective gloves and clean the scuff marks off of your floor or crayon marks off of your walls with a clean towel. TSP can be found in the paint department of a hardware store or any home store. Make sure that you do not use the solution on semi-gloss or gloss paint or wood surfaces.