What Cleaners are Safe for Cleaning Oil Pastels from Macramé?

To clean oil pastel stains from macramé, you'll need to use a mild detergent and lukewarm water. Avoid using harsh cleaners, as this could damage your macramé.

Do I Need to Scrub the Stained Area?

Yes, you should use a soft-bristled brush to scrub the stained area gently. This will help to lift the oil pastel off the macramé fabric.

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Tame Those Oil Pastel Stains on Your Macramé With These 5 Simple Steps!

Oil pastels lend to striking and vibrant art works, but if you're ever had the misfortune of oil pastel smudges on your macramé, you know just how difficult they can be to remove. Luckily, we have a few simple steps for cleaning oil pastel stains from macramé that are sure to make the job easier.

Updated 03 Mar 2023

By Mateuzs Kowalski

Step 1: Fill a Tub with Lukewarm Water and Mild Detergent

Before you start tackling oil pastel stains, it’s important that you fill a tub with lukewarm water and add a very small amount of mild detergent. Do not use any aggressive cleaning products that could damage the delicate fibres of your macramé.

Step 2: Soak Macramé in the Tub

Once the tub is filled and the detergent is mixed in, place the items with the oil pastel stains into the tub and leave them to soak for around 15 minutes. This will give detergent time to loosen up the stubborn stains.

Step 3: Scrub the Stain Gently

Once macramé has been soaking, start gently scrubbing at the stained area. It may be necessary to use a soft-bristled brush to help get rid of tougher stains.

Step 4: Rinse the Mixture off

After you’ve scrubbed stained area, rinse item off with cold water. This will help to wash away any soapy residue.

Step 5: Allow Macramé to Air Dry

Once you’ve finished washing and rinsing the item, hang it up to air dry completely.

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