What do I need to clean crayon stains from an aline dress?

You will need non-acetone nail polish remover, white vinegar or liquid dishwashing detergent, a sponge, a soft cloth, and dry cleaning fluid.

How do I treat the stain?

First, moisten a sponge with non-acetone nail polish remover and blot the stained area until the wax comes up. If the nail polish remover doesn’t work, use white vinegar or liquid dishwashing detergent. Rinse with cold water and blot dry with a soft cloth. If stains remain, try using dry cleaning fluid available in most supermarkets. Follow directions on the container.

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Getting Rid of Crayon Stains Quickly and Easily From Your Aline Dress

Q: How do I launder my aline dress?

Once the stain is completely removed, launder the dress as usual following the care label instructions. Wash the dress in cold water using a mild liquid detergent. Air dry or machine dry on a low heat setting.

If you have children in the house, chances are that one day you'll have to deal with a crayon stain on an aline dress. It can be a challenge to remove wax and pigment, but don't worry. We've got a few tips that will make it easier to get your garments back to their original condition.

Updated 21 Jun 2023

By Brane Lukman

Things You’ll Need:

Non-acetone nail polish remover
White vinegar or liquid dishwashing detergent
Sponge
Soft cloth
Dry cleaning fluid (available in grocery stores)

Step 1: Scraping Off The Excess Crayon

Take a spoon or a butter knife and gently scrape off as much of the wax as possible. Don’t rub or scrub as it may spread the wax and cause it to penetrate deeper into the fabric.

Step 2: Treating The Stain

Moisten a sponge with non-acetone nail polish remover and blot stained area until wax comes up. If the nail polish remover doesn’t work, use white vinegar or liquid dishwashing detergent.
Rinse with cold water and blot dry with a soft cloth.
If stains remain, try using dry cleaning fluid available in most supermarkets. Follow directions on the container.

Step 3: Washing The Dress

Once stain is completely removed, launder the dress as usual following the care label instructions. Wash the dress in cold water using a mild liquid detergent. Air dry or machine dry on a low heat setting.

Tips & Warnings

Do not put garment in the dryer until the stain is completely gone as heat will set the stain.
Be sure to test any treatment product on a small hidden area before applying to the stain.
Do not use acetone (nail polish remover) as this will destroy the fibers of the garment.

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