It’s said that you can remove crayon from your walls by wiping the area with lighter fluid or a commercial spot cleaner. This is one occasion where you will definitely need to test on a hidden area first. There are plenty of other solutions however, if this seems too aggressive.

You can try a lubricant such as WD-40. Crayon lifts easily from the wall when this is applied. Just sponge on and sponge off.

A paste of baking soda and water may work. Sprinkle a little baking soda on a damp sponge and clean the stain using gentle pressure. Baking soda is very mild and shouldn’t damage your walls in the least.

Since crayons are made of wax, it’s possible that all you need is a warm iron. Just place a couple of sheets of paper towel over the marks and press the iron gently on the towel until the marks are removed. Don’t use an iron that’s hot, the last thing you want is to replace the crayon scribblings with scorch marks. You can also use a warm hair dryer to soften the crayon. Wipe clean with a damp sponge or towel.

Try rubbing your walls with a dryer sheet or baby wipe, these too are helpful when it comes to crayon removal. You may have to apply a little elbow grease, but these methods should not inflict any damage on to your walls.

Applying hand lotion is also said to work. Just rub the lotion into the crayon mark and wipe clean using a damp sponge. If the wall is a little greasy from the lotion, sponge with a mild dishwashing liquid (one containing no bleaches or alkalis) diluted in some warm water and wipe dry with a cloth or paper towel.

A white, non-gel toothpaste, applied gently with an old toothbrush (for the sake of good hygiene, please don’t use the one intended for your everyday tooth brushing.) can also remove crayon from the wall. Wipe clean with a damp sponge or cloth.

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