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Simple Tricks to Remove Marks from Walls (Pencil, Pen and Crayons)
It is a moment of pride when you see your child turn into an artistic genius - however, not so much when his works of art are splashed along your walls! Children are curious. You give them a few pencils, pens, and crayons, and they are bound to scribble on pretty much any surface they see, and unfortunately, walls seem to be their most popular victim. Read on to find out easy ways to remove pencil, pen, and crayon marks from the walls in your house.
How to Get Pencil, Pen and Crayon Marks Off the Walls
You cannot always possibly keep an eye on your child and ask him to stop scribbling all over the walls. You can make your child understand that a paper or book is a better choice, but meanwhile, you will have to deal with the existing marks all over your house. So if you are wondering how to remove pencil and crayon marks from walls, then here’s how:
Ways to Remove Pencil Marks
Pencil marks are easier to remove, as opposed to pen or crayon marks. Here are a few ways to remove pencil marks from walls:
Using an eraser to strike off pencil marks is a no-brainer. You can use a good eraser to erase the marks on the wall gently. Make sure you do this slowly and gently; if you don’t, it might make it worse.
Art gum erasers are strong enough to absorb graphite. You can try removing pencil marks on your walls with this as well. They are available at stationery or art stores, and online too.
We all know that baking soda can do wonders when it comes to cleaning. This holds good for pencil marks across walls as well. Mix some baking soda in a bowl of water, and dip a clean cloth into this solution. Use the cloth to gently rub away the pencil marks.
Your daily white toothpaste can do more than just cleaning teeth and killing germs; it can help remove pencil marks on walls as well. Squeeze a tiny amount of toothpaste onto a soft, clean cloth, and gently rub the marks off your walls.
You can try using a dry cleaning solvent as well. These are available at local stores. Dry cleaning solvents are used to remove stains and dirt from surfaces.
Melamine foam erasers or melamine foam sponges are another great way of removing pencil marks from walls. All that you should do is wet the sides a little and rub it gently along the marks. It is an effective abrasive cleaner and is used for cleaning stains on various surfaces like the walls, counters, and floors.
Mild detergent can be used to remove marks from walls as well. Dilute a very small amount of detergent in water, and use a clean cloth to wipe away the marks gently. Make sure you use a very mild detergent to avoid the removal of paint from the walls.
Ways to Remove Pen Marks
Here are a few effective ways to remove pen marks from your walls:
Nail polish removers can remove tough stains like nail paints, so it can come in handy while trying to remove pen marks along walls as well. Dip a cotton earbud in some nail polish remover, and gently try to remove the marks. Use it carefully, as rubbing too hard might cause the paint to come off, too.
Toothpaste, as we mentioned above, can help remove pencil marks, and it can help remove pen marks as well. Gently dab a small amount of toothpaste onto a soft cloth, and wipe it across the stains.
If these tips and tricks do not work, you can get yourself some commercial products from the stores like ink and stain removers that can help remove pen marks from walls.
Ways to Remove Crayon Marks
Crayon marks happen to be one of the most stubborn stains there are, as compared to pencil and pen marks. But removing these marks is possible as well, and here is how:
Crayons are usually wax-based products, which means they can melt. Use your hair dryer to melt the marks off your walls. Once the stains start to melt, gently wipe them away with a cloth and some mild detergent.
While mayonnaise makes for a great dip and spread, it can also work wonders in removing crayon marks from walls. Apply a large amount of mayonnaise over the marks, and let it be for a few minutes. After this, use a clean cloth to wipe away the crayon and mayonnaise. Once you have done this, use another clean, soft cloth and some water to wipe the wall.
Use a ruler or a flat object to scrape off the crayon marks. Do this gently. Once you have removed the most of it, wipe the area with some mild detergent and water.
Most of these methods work effectively. You might be tempted to go ahead and paint your walls, but do this only when you are sure that your kid has learnt to stop scribbling on walls. Before trying the methods suggested above for removing marks from your walls, do keep in mind the type of paint you have used. This is because some of these methods may not be good for specific types of paint and you will end up ruining the wall.
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How to Put a Toddler to Bed in 50 Steps
It’s true, the terrible two’s and the tantrum-filled three’s are here! One moment you are cuddling your little angel and the next minute you’re chasing a screaming monster! Welcome to life as a toddler mum! Say goodbye to sleep as you know it and hello to pulling your hair out in frustration some days. But also embrace some of the best times you will share with your child.
Anyone who has a toddler at home knows that bed time can last anywhere from 10 minutes to the entire night! Getting your little one to co-operate will depend solely on their mood, which as you know changes every few seconds! Here’s a hilarious step-by-step guide on putting your toddler to bed.
Gather your toddler from whatever activity he is doing.
Announce bed time!
Get ready to ignore some loud crying!
Patiently explain that bedtime is normal and it will happen every night.
Show your toddler some love by cuddling and reassuring him.
In case he forgets(which he will!) remind him that it is still time for bed.
Watch your tot move S-U-P-E-R slow.
Be prepared for detours...
And more crying.
Wait for toddler to stop crying.
Finally manage to get your toddler to the room.
Pick out night clothes.
Hear toddler cry that he wants his other pajamas.
Explain to toddler that pajamas are in in the laundry.
Wait for toddler to stop crying.
Cuddle toddler.
Get pushed away by toddler.
Console your toddler verbally.
Attempt to put clothes on your toddler.
Wait for toddler to stop whining.
Watch toddler struggle into his clothes.
Try to help toddler... in vain.
Continue to watch toddler try to get into his clothes. Finally help put clothes on.
Try to get toddler to brush his teeth.
Answer toddler’s endless “why” questions
Ask toddler to brush his teeth again.
Coax toddler to get up and brush teeth while explaining about dental hygiene.
Carry toddler to the sink.
Wet toothbrush and put paste on it.
Try to get brush into toddlers half opened mouth.
Clean spit-up from all over the sink.
Notice toddler is missing.
Locate toddler and carry him back to the bedroom.
Attempt to put toddler into bed.
Ignore toddlers attempts to run away by holding toddler firmly in a cuddle/lock-down position.
Grab bedtime book.
Begin to read story.
Get interrupted by questions at every line.
Answer questions patiently.
Toddler will suddenly want water. Give toddler water.
Say Goodnight to toddler.
Toddler will stretch tiny arms out for a hug. Hug toddler tight. Feel momentary relief.
Toddler will ask to use the bathroom.
Notice that the drink of water has made it’s way out already.
Put toddler back into bed.
Toddler will stretch out tiny arms again. Hug and kiss toddler goodnight.
Toddler will ask you questions. Answer toddler.
Toddler will ask to be “Tapped” to sleep. Tap till toddler seems to be asleep.
Slowly get up to find that toddler is still awake! Sit back down and continue tapping till toddler actually falls asleep!
Slowly get up and pray that toddler does not wake up!
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