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Unstain Your Pants Quickly with 3 Simple Steps: Clean Oil Pastel Stains from Pants

Oil pastels are a colorful art supply that kids love and adults too, but all the fun activity can leave you with stubborn stains on your pants! You might be wondering how you can clean oil pastel stains from your clothes. Fear not—we’ll show you 3 easy steps to get those stubborn stains off your pants.

Updated 03 Mar 2023

By Peter Blackwood

What You’ll Need

Dish soap
Clean cloth
Vinegar or rubbing alcohol

Step 1: Pre-Treat the Stain

First, pre-treat the stain with a dab of dish soap. Rub it into the stained area, then give it a few minutes to settle in and break down the oils in the pastel. Once soap is absorbed into the stained area, rinse it with cold water.

Step 2: Remove Excess Color

Next, use a clean cloth to absorb excess color from the pastel. Dip the cloth into a glass of cold vinegar or rubbing alcohol, and gently dab at stained area. This helps to break up the oils in the pastel and lift the color away from your pants.

Step 3: Wash Clothes

Finally, wash the clothes as usual on the coldest water setting your machine will allow. You may need to repeat steps 1 and 2 before washing the pants if the stain is particularly stubborn. But with a little bit of elbow grease, you should be able to get rid of the stain completely.

FAQ

How do I know if the stain is gone?

After washing clothes, check the stained area for any remaining color. If there is still color present, repeat steps 1-3 until the stain is completely gone.

Can I use hot water to wash my clothes?

No! Hot water will set the stain in, making it harder to remove. Always wash clothes that have oil pastel stains with cold water.

Will this method work on other fabrics?

Yes! This method can be used to clean oil pastel stains from most fabrics. However, it’s always a good idea to test the pre-treat and vinegar/rubbing alcohol mixture on a hidden part of the fabric first, to make sure it doesn’t discolor or damage the material.

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