[MrsMike]

My lovable 2 year-old scribbled all over one of the walls with black crayon today. Daddy was washes dishes and didn't notice the crime. How do I get it off? We have icky white matte paint that seems very hard to clean. We do plan on painting it soon (orange

), but I know I have to clean it first. There are also a lot of fingerprints and smudges on another wall that I'm unsure of how to clean off. A rag with hot water hasn't worked. A friend suggested Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, but I don't know if that's toxic or a threat to the environment.

We have a beige rug that has become a mess in since March when we first moved in. We rent, so this carpet has to be spotless whenever we move out. I cannot afford to rent a carpet cleaner. One of Santa's Elves told me my mom got me a Bissell Little Green Machine for Christmas. I would like to try to get some stains out beforehand so I don't have to be embarassed when company and maintainance come over. The stains have all sorts of origins; kiddie food goo, cat vomit, cat pee, cat poo and God knows what else. FWIW, two of my cats had both urinary and intestinal issues over t he past couple of months. Otherwise, they are well-behaved and don't potty outside the box. Can I scrub my carpets with something? I try to clean them right away when I see the offensive aciton taking place. I use my usual cleaner which is a mix of water, vinegar and Dr. Bronner's. I didn't know if I could shampoo them by hand with some hot water, Dr. Bronner's and a scrubbie brush.

 

[Drummer's Wife]

not sure about the carpet but I'd definitely try magic erasers for the wall. You just wet them with water and scrub off the crayon.

 

[elsie]

Magic Eraser

Carpet - you can spot clean with warm water and dish soap. Blot with clean towels.

 

[Dabble]

Yes, Magic Eraser for the walls. Of all of the cleaning products you could use, this is one of the least offensive. It does its work through abrasion and little else. Be sure to treat them like a cleaning product, though, and keep them locked out of LO's reach - they can cause a nasty friction burn.

Can you afford to have a company come in and clean your carpets? Many run specials around holiday time because people are having company and want clean floors. Many offer free estimates - you may be surprised at how little it would set you back, and some even specialize in pet stains and offer kid/pet-safe cleaning solution. It would be nice to start with a clean slate that you can maintain with your green machine afterward.

 

[AngelBee]

Was just popping in to say Magic Eraser. It saved us from a paint job and has saved our furnature.

Even from black permanent marker.