Parents often encounter unexpected traces of the activities of young children. It could be overturned flower pots or cut curtains, but most often young artists find themselves in the fine arts. The last thing you want to see when you come home from work is new wallpaper covered in wax crayons. This is no longer a problem, as there is now a way to painlessly remove chalk marks using a regular hair dryer!
Preparation for work and some nuances
To completely remove traces of chalk, you will need: a hair dryer, a dry cloth or napkin that absorbs liquid well, detergent, a sponge for washing dishes and clean water. Place oilcloth on the floor to avoid unwanted contamination.
As a rule, children buy wax crayons for playing in the house; only pencils are more difficult to clean. The presented method is based specifically on the properties of wax. If the inscriptions are made with school chalk, then you can wipe them off with a dry brush. The main thing is not to use water for this! The chalk will get wet and eat into the wallpaper, after which it will be extremely difficult to wash it off.
Cleaning process
Turn on the hair dryer and set it to full power. Direct a stream of hot air at the dirt and wait until the wax on which the crayon is made begins to melt. Gently blot up any resulting liquid before it drips.This way, most of the dirt will be absorbed and only minor marks will remain on the wall.
You can get rid of them using detergent. Every housewife owns one and uses it to wash dishes. You only need to use a little bit so that there are no soap stains left. Then you need to wipe off the remaining crayons, lightly pressing the sponge, and then gently blot it several times with a damp cloth. It is necessary to rinse until traces and foam completely disappear.
Why does it work this way
The main physical property of wax is its melting point – 70 0C. The hairdryer heats the air flow to 100 0C and is easily transported from one part of the apartment to another. This makes it suitable for melting wax crayons on the wall.
Children's actions can be unexpected, and the surprises they leave are not always pleasant. However, any problem can be eliminated, and a child can learn an appropriate lesson from any action. The main thing in such moments is to approach the situation correctly, and sometimes to be smart yourself.
