crayon in Dryer Problem Answered?

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I researched the internet today because my daughter threw a red crayon in the dryer while it was running.  Everthing that I read either did not work or was very difficult so I tried my own method AND it WORKED!!!!!!  Here it is for all those who run into this!

I had a small bottle of goo gone that I bought at the dollar store (2 oz I think)  I dumped it into the washer and filled it with water (originally cold but after 2 hours no change so I then added hot)  I let the clothes soak for almost 6 hours.  Most of it was gone by then.  I then ran the washer 2 more times with detergent to get the greasy feel off the clothes.  (I did this once before on a smaller scale for superglue and it also worked then....maybe I should buy stock in goo gone and magic erasers since I love them so much!
Everything came out perfect as if the crayon incident never happened.  I am not sure if the hot water made a difference but nothing had to get thrown away.  Hope this helps future searchers!!!

Barnacle Princess · Accepted Answer

Kate, it's likely that the hot water, combined with all the other things and goo gone did the trick.  My sister's little guy threw an orange crayon in my dryer, and of course it had to be a couple of my best blouses and pants.  I can't remember where I got the solution, but I was told to make a paste of Tide and water (MUST be Tide), rub it into the stains and leave it to sit for a couple of hours.  I washed just in warm water after 2 hours....Gone!   I'm certainly going to remember the goo gone, however.  Thanks for sharing.

crayon in Dryer Problem Answered?

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