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Erasers work best on washable fabrics such as cotton, linen, orpolyester.
After washing your garments, avoid drying them in a machine dryer until the stains are completely removed.
Here, learn how to removepencilstains from clothes in a few simple steps.
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Small erasers on pencils often smear graphite and other materials like dirt or food.
A few passes with an eraser are often enough to remove the marks from clothing.
Be mindful of the fabric, stopping if you notice any pilling or stretching.
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Air Dry the Garment
Air dry the garment after washing, then inspect the stained area.
If the stain remains after washing, repeat the stain removal steps and another wash cycle.
Once the stain is cleaned, continue washing and drying the garment as usual.
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When to Call a Professional
Especiallydelicate clothingrequires extra care.
Point out and identify the pencil stain to help your professional cleaner choose the proper treatment.
Avoid using Mr. Clean Magic Erasers to remove pencil stains on clothing.
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Save these erasers for stains on hard surfaces.
Pencil shavings should be manually removed from fabric by hand or by using tweezers.
Using a large, soft eraser brick before washing is best.
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Wash the garment in hot water to loosen the wax stain.
Air dry, then repeat if the stain persists.
