WD-40 May Be Your Unexpected Savior In Removing Pesky Crayon Marks

If you have kids, there are a plethora of possibilities for cleaning disasters every day. The problem is, you can't get too angry with them when they single-handedly destroy your new flower bed or practice painting Picasso on your living room walls, so practical cleaning tips are therefore always welcomed. WD-40 is one of those helpful products that have all sorts of uses around the house, and removing crayon marks on the wall is one of them. The solvents in WD-40 help to break down the oils in crayons so you can wipe them away easily.

Keeping a tidy home is difficult, especially when you have small children. We get it! In general, kids love routine. One of the most important tips in teaching them good cleaning habits starts with having a place for everything. But even with good habits and the best of intentions, kids make messes. The creative muse knows no bounds — and has no shame. So, knowing how to use WD-40 to keep your walls clean is crucial.

This cleaning hack works so easily you won't even hardly get mad if a creative toddler colors the walls. If you have a can of WD-40 Multi-Use Spray, commonly found at Walmart, just spray the formula on the crayon marks and let it sit for a few minutes. Use a clean rag to wipe them off, and the marks should be gone! Next time you're at Walmart, you might want to pick up a can for your secret weapon arsenal. WD-40 removes crayon marks from all kinds of surfaces, including clothing, carpeting, upholstery, plastic, glass, and concrete.

If this doesn't work right off the bat, or if you're attempting to remove the crayon from different types of fibers, you will also need to add a little liquid dishwashing detergent and work it into the stain with the WD-40. This can be done on the walls, too, if necessary. Once the stain is removed, there will be some residue, so take cold water and a clean cloth to wipe down and blot the area.

WD-40 also helps with removing permanent marker from the walls, another common minor emergency in a house with kids. Simply make sure there's good ventilation in the room first, then take an old rag and hold it underneath the marks. Spray the WD-40 on the marks. Afterward, take some mild dish soap and water with a clean new rag and wash off the entire area.

Or how about using WD-40 to remove unwanted stickers and decals? Kids love stickers, but Moms? Not so much. You can spray WD-40 on the sticker and wait a few seconds. The sticker or decal will peel right off in one piece, and it won't leave that awful sticky residue behind. Last but not least, WD-40 is good for removing scuff marks on walls. Simply spray the WD-40 on the scuff marks and then wipe them off with a clean rag. It's really as simple as that.