How to Remove Silly Putty Off Carpet

Silly Putty is fun until you discover someone got it on the new carpet. Here's how to remove it quickly.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• rubbing alcohol
• WD 40
• old toothbrush
• clean rag

1. Scrape any excess Silly Putty off the carpet with a butter knife or spatula.

2. Spray WD 40 onto rag and gently work it into the spot with remaining Silly Putty.

3. Allow it to stand for 20 minutes.

4. Gently blot up the area, removing as much of the WD 40 as possible.

5. Apply small amount of alcohol to a clean corner of the rag and gently blot any remaining WD 40. If needed, follow up with a small amount of mild soap and warm water. Blot dry with clean, dry paper towel or rag.

6. If the stain is particularly stubborn, repeat above steps and gently use a toothbrush to get any remaining particles out.

Tips & Warnings

• Before using any products on a carpet, test in a hidden corner to be sure it isn't going to permanently damage your carpet.