Laundry 101

Getting Out Even the Trickiest Stains

Whether it's chalk, glue, or (gulp!) already-chewed gum, how to get pesky spots out of kids' clothes

Getting Out Even the Trickiest Stains
Yunhee Kim
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How to Remove Crayon Stains
Place the garment stain-side down on a stack of paper towels. Spray with WD-40 and let sit for five minutes. Flip garment over and spray again. Rinse well. Rub liquid dish soap into the stain. Rinse again. If any stain remains, apply a stick or spray stain remover and machine wash.


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