How to Remove Crayon From Clothing When It's Been in the Dryer  

Kids are so much fun. There isn't a parent alive, who hasn't a crayon image of themselves, the house or the family pets, stuck to the fridge with magnets. But of course, the lucky owners of such priceless artwork, often get to pick those crayons out of little pockets before they do the laundry. And occasionally, we forget.

Either way, freshly colored, or fried in the drier, crayon can be removed from clothing, with the same treatment, and some patience. A common remover is to use WD-40 oil, that handy household substance for greasing hinges and just about anything else. Oddly enough, sometimes it takes a substance resembling a stain in composition, to help remove it, and both the crayon and oil are petroleum based.

Place the stained area of clothing on white paper towels, and spray well from the outside with your WD-40. Wait 10 minutes, then turn the clothing over, lay the stain on fresh towels if necessary, and spray it again from the reverse side. Wait another ten minutes.

Next, take your liquid dishwashing detergent and work it into the stain, with an old toothbrush. Do this from both sides of the fabric. Wash the item of clothing in hot water, detergent, and a color safe bleach.

There are a number of specialty products that you can also buy for this, including Goo Gone, and Goof Off. But most homes have WD-40, and if not, it's as near as your local hardware store.