How do I clean crayon or permanent marker marks off walls?
Addresses the common childhood mishap of unwanted drawings on painted walls, offering solutions for both wax crayon and ink-based permanent marker.
- Use Baking Soda/Toothpaste (Crayon) or Alcohol (Marker)4
Different marks require different approaches: mild abrasives for crayon, solvents for permanent marker.
📌 diy4/23/2025, 10:42:39 PM
🛠️ Baking soda or non-gel white toothpaste (for crayon), rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer (for marker), cloths, sponges, cotton balls, Magic Eraser (optional)
- WD-40 for Crayon Marks3
WD-40 can effectively break down the wax in crayon marks on some painted surfaces.
📌 diy4/23/2025, 10:42:39 PM
🛠️ WD-40, clean cloths, dish soap, water
- Hairspray for Permanent Marker (Use Cautiously)2
Some older types of aerosol hairspray contain alcohol that can act as a solvent for permanent marker ink.
📌 makeshift4/23/2025, 10:42:39 PM
🛠️ Aerosol hairspray (alcohol-based), clean cloths