Ah, the joys of laundry . . . the soothing thump, thump, thump of the washer . . . the smell of fabric softener and dryer sheets wafting in the air . . . the feeling of victory when gazing upon neat little stacks of folded clothes . . . the agony of defeat when you realize you forgot to check your son's pockets and you've just washed and dried a red crayon into a load of wash and you now have polka-dotted shirts. First the lesson: Always check pockets before doing laundry. Now the remedy.
I Googled "melted crayon in dryer" and the first link that popped-up was to thriftyfun.com. This is where I found the miracle recipe that saved the laundry. It sounds crazy, but it worked.
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup Borax (this is a laundry detergent booster, I found it at Vons)
1 cup OxyClean (powder, not liquid)
1 cup Shout stain remover
1 full capfull of Whisk He laundry detergent (not just up to the load line, but a full capfull)
1 full capful of Clorox2 (again a full capfull)
1 gallon 140 degree Fahrenheit water
Dissolve all ingredients in the water and soak clothing until water is cool to the touch. Drain and wash as usual.
I hope you never have to use this recipe, but in case you do, Good Luck!
**Disclaimer**
The suggestions for removing stains have been posted as a service to my readers. I am unable to guarantee or be responsible for the results obtained by these procedures. You may also wish to consult your local cleaner for further recommendations. Before attempting the stain removal method, test each procedure on an inconspicuous area of the material or surface to be cleaned. Please be advised these stain removal methods involve hazardous products and are intended only for adult use. I do not recommend children attempt these procedures. In many procedures, specific brands of products are recommended. These are brands that performed most effectively in my kitchen. Always check individual containers for recommended procedures and warnings. Competitive brand products may work equally well.
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