7 Easy Steps to Remove Oil Pastel Stains from Uniforms
Oil pastels can be great for art projects, but when it comes time to clean them up, they can be pesky. If you have an oil pastel stain on a uniform, here are 7 steps you can take to safely remove stain.
Updated 04 Mar 2023
By Cyryl Wozniak
Step 1: Identify the Stain
The first step to removing an oil pastel stain is to identify what type of fabric the stain is on. Fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and rayon will require different cleaning methods than natural fabrics like cotton and wool.
Step 2: Blot the Stain with Soap and Water
Once you know what type of fabric the stain is on, you’ll want to start by blotting stain with a cloth dampened in dish soap and warm water. Be careful not to rub the stain too hard, or you may end up making it worse.
Step 3: Rinse Cloth and Blot Again
After blotting stain with the dish soap and water solution, rinse the cloth in cold water and continue to blot stain. This will help to remove some of grease from the oil pastel.
Step 4: Apply a Spot Cleaner
If the stain isn’t coming out with just soap and water, you can try using a spot cleaner specifically designed for removing oil pastel stains. Follow the instructions on the bottle and apply the spot cleaner to the stain.
Step 5: Let Spot Cleaner Sit for a Few Minutes
Once you’ve applied spot cleaner, let it sit according to the instructions on the bottle. This will allow the chemicals in the spot cleaner to break down the oils in oil pastel.
Step 6: Blot the Stain with Cold Water
Once you’ve let the spot cleaner sit, blot stain with a cloth soaked in cold water. This will help to remove the spot cleaner and any remaining oil pastel residue.
Step 7: Launder the Uniform
Now that the stain is gone, you’ll want to wash the uniform according to the care instructions. This will help to ensure that all of the chemicals from the spot cleaner are removed from the fabric.
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