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Ultra Clean and Washable Crayons on Finished Wood (Paint, Stain, Varnish)

Add liquid dish soap to water. Wash the stain in a circular motion using a soft cloth or sponge and rinse. If stain remains, repeat the procedure. Fresh marks are most easily removed. Residual stains on white walls and more durable surfaces may be removed with Soft Scrub, toothpaste or a mild abrasive cleanser. Apply cleanser with a soft cloth or sponge. Work the stain for sevral minutes. Rinse with water. Repeat if necessary.

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