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How to Remove Crayon From an Aqua Doodle Mat

Crayons are made up of pigment and paraffin wax, two non-toxic ingredients that make for quite a mess when trying to remove them from unwanted services. There are several techniques you can use to remove crayons, depending on the surface they are adhered to. Aquadoodle mats have two layers to them - a white fabric made of blended polyester and cotton and a plastic backing. Both of these surfaces are some of the easiest materials to remove crayon marks from; however, crayon will not penetrate past the fabric layer, even though it is porous.

Things You'll Need

Paper towels
WD-40
Liquid dish soap
Rubbing alcohol
Cotton swab
Magic eraser
Towel
Baking soda
Baby wipes

Instructions

WD-40 and Dish Soap
- 1
  Turn the mat upside down on a thick bedding of paper towels. Make sure the mat is away from all food preparation areas and toys.
- 2
  Spray the spot with WD-40 and wait five minutes. A light spray will do. Do not saturate. The WD-40 will loosen the crayon's bond to the fabric.
- 3
  Flip the mat over and spray again. Wait another five minutes.
- 4
  Rinse the mat with water and clean the spot with liquid dish soap. Rub until the stain is removed. You will not damage the mat by immersing it in water. If any pigment remains, clean the spot with a Magic Eraser.
Rub Alcohol On It
- 5
  Pour some rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab.
- 6
  Lightly rub the alcohol into the stain until it is removed. The effect of the alcohol on the mat is similar to the effect on a white cotton/polyester shirt.
- 7
  Clean the mat with water (or use a little dish soap or laundry detergent) and wipe clean with a towel.
- 8
  If any marks are still present, repeat Steps 1-3 again.
Magic Eraser
- 9
  Dampen a magic eraser. Do not use dry and do not combine with a cleaning agent, such as detergent or soap.
- 10
  Scrub the crayon stains until removed. This may take a while, but it will eventually come out. Magic Erasers are made of a porous material, which looks like styrofoam, that cleans the tiny grooves on a surface that materials cannot reach. Magic Erasers will also remove permanent marker stains from Aquadoodle mats.
- 11
  Wipe clean with a dry towel.
Baking soda
- 12
  Sprinkle a little baking soda on the crayon mark. Put a few drops of water on the soda and wait a couple of minutes for it to soak in.
- 13
  Scrub until the stain is removed. You may have to scrub for quite a while. If any pigment remains after the wax is removed, use a Magic Eraser.
- 14
  Rinse off with water and wipe clean with a towel.
Baby Wipes
- 15
  Fold the baby wipe in half and lay on the stain.
- 16
  Press down firmly using the palm of your hand for one minute.
- 17
  Scrub the stain until the stain disappears. If any marks still remain, repeat.

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