How to Get Crayon Out of Fabric

While they are less messy than most paints and markers, these waxy sticks can create a colorful stain on clothes. Crayon stains, which combine dye with a waxy oil stain, are notoriously difficult to remove, but there’s still hope! 

Because they're cheap, generally non toxic, require no instruction, provide a wide range of color, and are easily grasped by small hands still developing fine motor skills. 

You can easily remove crayons from fabric by pre-treating, soaking, and washing with a top-notch stain solver, such as Vanish, which is available in powder, liquid, and spray form. 

So continue reading our article about how do you take crayon out of clothes while preserving their fabric’s integrity and brightness even after 50 washes

Before you attempt the stain removal procedure, it is important to act fast and get the excess crayon wax out of the fabric using a dull knife, spoon, or the edge of the credit card. 

Following that, lay the stained area face down on a white paper towel, place another paper towel over the back of the stain, and softly glide a warm iron over the towels. This technique aids in moving the wax from the material onto the paper towel. Switch out the paper towels regularly and continue the process until the stain stops transferring.

After that, to remove mud stains from white clothes, use Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White Powder; for colored clothes, use Vanish Oxi Action Powder. 

There are three methods for utilizing Vanish products to eliminate stains: Pre-treat, Soaking, and adding directly to the Wash. 

Although pre-treatment and soaking are typically reserved for tough stains, the in-wash method is the simplest and can be combined with pre-treat or soaking.

Option 1: Pre Treat

1. Add ¼ scoop (15g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in the water (MAX 40°C)
2. Stir for 30 seconds.
3. Apply the mixture directly onto the stain, rub it gently, and let it sit for 10 mins (do not allow Vanish to dry on the fabric.
4. Wash as usual.

Option 2: Soak

1. Add 1 scoop (60g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in 4L of water.
2. Stir for 30 seconds.
3. Soak colored clothes in the solution for 1h max, and for whites, it's 4h max.
4. Wash as usual.

Option 2: Soak

1. Add 1 scoop (60g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in 4L of water.

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Soak colored clothes in the solution for 1h max, and for whites, it's 4h max.

4. Wash as usual.

Option 3: Wash

Add Vanish Oxi Action Powder to your machine on top of your laundry detergent. Below are the recommended stain remover dosages:

• ½  scoop (30g) for normal stains.

• 1 scoop (60g) for tough & dried stains.

No, crayon stains aren’t permanent. With the right technique, an expert stain solver such as Vanish, and a little bit of patience, you can effectively remove crayon stains from your clothes

Follow the steps below to remove melted/dried crayon stains from clothes:  

1. Scrape off excess crayon.

2. Flush the area with cold water.

3. Pour Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal on the crayon stain. 

4. Leave the product on the fabric for 10 minutes max.

5. Rub the stain as required, and then follow the washing machine instructions.

6. Skip the clothes dryer until you're sure the stain is completely removed

Does vinegar remove crayon?

Yes, vinegar's acidity helps break down the wax and pigment in crayons. However, if used too often or too much, the acidity can also damage fabric fibers and cause accidental bleaching of unstable dyes.