How to Remove Silly Putty Off Carpet

Silly Putty, in a kid's hands, has a habit of becoming very, very messy. When faced with a carpet covered in Silly Putty, it may seem like an impossible mess to clean. In actuality, there are several steps you can take to remove the stain.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A Dull Knife (Metal Spoon will work)
• WD-20 (Car Lubricant)
• Liquid Dishwashing Detergent
• Cotton Balls
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Soft Cloth or Spong

1. Use the dull knife or spoon to scrape off any Silly Putty that might still be attached to the carpet.
2. Spray the mess with WD-40 and let it sit for a few minutes.
3. If there's still more silly putty, repeat Step 1 and scrape more of it away.
4. Spray again with WD-40 and use the cotton balls to wipe away the stain.
5. If the stain is persistent, wet a cotton ball with the rubbing alcohol and blot the stain, then rinse it.
6. Dampen the sponge or cloth with warm water and liquid detergent, and wipe away at any remaining residue.
7. If a stain still remains, try repeating some of the former steps.

Tips & Warnings

• If anything remains after completing steps 1-6, try repeating some of them.
• If you don't have WD-40 or can't obtain any, skip steps 2-4 and try the rubbing alcohol. The results may not be as good.