It's fun to play with, but a mess to get out of the carpet.Even if it's already hardened on your favorite rug, there are several tricks you can use to remove a small amount of silly putty.By freezing the silly putty, using a bit of detergent, or blotting the putty with nail polish remover, you can save the carpet from a permanent stain.
Step 1: There is ice in a plastic bag.
The number of ice cubes you use depends on the size of the stain, but you should use at least three or four.You want the ice in the bag to cover the entire surface of the silly putty.
Step 2: The bag of ice should be on top of the silly putty.
It's important that the silly putty is covered by the bag.
Step 3: The silly putty should be put under the ice for 2 - 3 hours.
If the old ice doesn't melt during the wait, refill the bag with new ice.
Step 4: Use a knife to break up the silly putty.
You want it to be easy to pull up from the carpet.You can remove the hardened bits of silly putty.
Step 5: A cotton ball is soaked in acetone.
If you don't have access to nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol can be used.
Step 6: The cotton ball can be used to remove the silly putty.
Make sure the silly putty is completely covered in nail polish remover.
Step 7: Remove the silly putty with a knife.
Remove the pieces of silly putty.
Step 8: Continue until the silly putty is gone.
If the silly putty won't come up from the carpet, try using more nail polish remover or freezing it with an ice pack.
Step 9: The detergent should be mixed into a cup of warm water.
Make sure the detergent doesn't contain bleaches or chemicals that can stain the carpet.
Step 10: The cotton ball needs to be soaked in the detergent mixture.
You can use a towel or wash cloth if you don't have a cotton ball.
Step 11: The cotton ball can be used to remove the carpet stain.
The entire surface of the stain should be covered in detergent.
Step 12: Leave the detergent and silly putty in the carpet for 20 minutes.
Put a dry cloth over the silly putty and press down to absorb detergent after 20 minutes.
Step 13: To clean the stained area, use a damp cloth.
Some of the particles from the silly putty should be easier to remove than the stain.