How to Remove Crayon from Painted Walls

The Logic Verdict

Melt it, don’t scrub it. Crayon is wax. Scrubbing with a Magic Eraser often takes the paint off along with the crayon. Heat is safer.

The Fix: The “Heat & Wipe” Method

1. Heat: Point a hair dryer at the crayon marks on high heat for 30-60 seconds. You’ll see the wax start to glisten.
2. Wipe: Immediately wipe the melted wax with a damp microfiber cloth dipped in a little warm soapy water.
3. Repeat: Work in small sections. Heat, wipe, heat, wipe.

The “Mayo” Method (Alternative)

1. Apply: If you don’t have a hair dryer, smear regular mayonnaise over the crayon.
2. Wait: Let it sit for 15 minutes. The oils in the mayo break down the wax.
3. Wipe: Wipe clean.