How to Get Crayon Off Your Walls in 5 Easy Ways

If you’ve noticed crayon marks on walls left behind by a budding little artist, fear not—you can get crayons off the wall in these five genius ways. You’ll be able to use common household items such as baking soda, toothpaste, mayonnaise, and commercial cleaning products like all-purpose cleaning sprays and magic eraser sponges.

Since crayons are made with wax, the stains are oil-based and therefore require a cleaning solution that cuts through the oil. To make sure you don’t damage the wall surface while removing crayon marks, consider its finish. For example, a cleaning sponge with an abrasive texture may be suitable for high-gloss paint finishes but not flat ones, as it will strip the paint along with the crayon. Always test out the removal method on a small, inconspicuous spot first to ensure it doesn’t cause permanent damage to the walls.

Keep reading to learn how to get crayon off the wall in five different ways without damaging the surface.

How to Get Crayon Off the Wall With Baking Soda

Remove stubborn crayon marks from walls using a homemade baking soda paste and a little bit of elbow grease.

1. Make a Paste

   In a small bowl, add just enough room temperature water to a couple of tablespoons of baking soda to make a thick but spreadable paste.

2. Use a Cleaning Cloth to Scrub the Wall

   Get a clean, dry microfiber cloth and dip a corner of it in the baking soda paste, grabbing about a tablespoon full of the mixture at a time.

   Gently scrub the crayon marks on the walls with the microfiber cloth, moving in a circular motion and working the paste into the stained surface.

3. Wipe It Off

   Once you have gotten the crayon off, take a clean microfiber cloth, dampen it with water, and wipe away any baking soda residue. Allow the wall to fully dry, opening a window or directing a fan toward the wall to speed up the drying process if needed.

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How to Remove Crayon Off the Wall With a Magic Eraser

Avoid using a magic eraser on walls with a flat paint finish, as it will strip the paint. Use this method on walls with a satin and high-gloss paint finish.

1. Grab a clean magic eraser and dampen it with water so it’s wet, but not dripping.
2. Very gently rub the crayon marks on the walls with the magic eraser, re-wetting and wringing out the sponge as needed throughout the process.
3. Stop as soon as you notice the marks are gone so as not to accidentally remove paint, then allow the wall to fully dry.

How to Remove Crayon Off the Wall With Toothpaste

Use a non-gel toothpaste for this method to prevent staining walls.

1. Squeeze a small amount of toothpaste directly onto the crayon marks.
2. Grab a toothbrush with soft bristles or a clean microfiber cloth and work the toothpaste into the crayon marks.
3. Once removed, dampen a clean microfiber cloth and wipe off any excess toothpaste, then let the wall dry completely.

How to Remove Crayon Off the Wall With Mayonnaise

The oil content in this fridge staple works against the wax in crayons to lift marks off the walls.

1. Spoon out a small amount of mayo onto a clean microfiber cloth.
2. Gently rub the mayo into the crayon marks until they disappear.
3. Dampen a new clean microfiber cloth and wipe any excess mayo off the wall.
4. If the surface appears oily due to the mayo, dip the cleaning cloth in water mixed with a couple of drops of mild dish detergent and wipe off the oily residue.

How to Remove Crayon Off the Wall With Household Cleaners

Use a mild household cleaning spray that cuts through grease to get crayon off the wall.

1. Spray a good amount of mild all-purpose household cleaning spray directly onto the crayon marks.
2. Depending on the intensity of the crayon, dab or gently work the cleaner in to fully remove the marks.
3. Wipe off any cleaner residue with a damp microfiber cloth or clean paper towel.