How to Preserve Caulk
The easiest method for installing caulk is using a caulk gun that squeezes caulk out of caulk tubes using a trigger release. The caulk tubes are all standard size to fit any caulk gun regardless of what type of caulk you are using. If you have a small caulk job and use only a small portion of the caulk, you will want to preserve the caulk for later use on another project. Because most caulk dries when exposed to air, you need to seal the caulk tube before storing. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Wipe the tip of the caulk tube with a damp paper towel to remove any loose caulk from the tip. Do not remove the caulk tube from the caulk gun.
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Squeeze the trigger on the caulk gun until 1/4 inch of caulk comes out of the tip.
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Place a nail in the tip of the caulk tube to seal the hole.
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Wet one finger and run it around the nail to press the caulk into place and seal any gap between the nail and the tip opening.
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Remove the caulk tube from the caulk gun and store the tube upright.
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Tips & Warnings
Caulk is almost impossible to remove from clothing, so be careful when working with caulk.
