How To Remove Slime From Clothes
The popularity of homemade slime has grown by leaps and bounds. Slime can be very creative and fun for girls and boys alike. Besides the fun and popularity of homemade slime, there is the concern of it getting on clothes and fabric toy mates, creating a problem when you go to clean them. If you…
The popularity of homemade slime has grown by leaps and bounds. Slime can be very creative and fun for girls and boys alike. Besides the fun and popularity of homemade slime, there is the concern of it getting on clothes and fabric toy mates, creating a problem when you go to clean them.
If you have slime in your home you will want to know how to remove slime from clothes. This is an easy cleaning process and you will be amazed as to how quickly it can be done.
How to Get Slime Out of Clothes
If you are wanting to know how to get slime out of clothes, there are many ways to do it. We will list several options for you to use and consider. All of them are very effective, quick, and easy to do.
Tip: Depending on the technique you use you will want to check the label and ensure they will not damage the materials you are applying them to. Also, typically a gentle rubbing technique is better than a scrapping method. Work on a flat surface and apply a small amount at first to ensure the solution you are using will not discolor or stain your fabric.
Vinegar Method
If you caught the slime on the clothes fast enough and it is still wet this method works very well.
What Do You Need
- White vinegar
- A soft toothbrush or scrubbing brush
Step-By-Step Method:
- Pour white vinegar on the fabric – you will want to make the fabric around the slime slightly wet
- Let the White vinegar soak for a little while – Be careful not to allow the vinegar to dry.
- Grab your toothbrush and gentle rub the area where the slime is. You may need to use your thumbnail to gently pull on the slime to get it loose.
- If you have a large amount of slime you may need to repeat the above steps until you break up and loosen the slime.
- Rinse with hot water.
- Wash as usual.
Dish Soap Method
When using the dish soap method you will want to use a non-concentrated form of dish soap like Dawn
What Do You Need:
- Dish soap.
- Running water.
Step-By-Step Method:
- Put the dish soap onto the arear where the slime is
- Gently rub the fabric together under the water
- Continue to repeat until you see that the the slime is gone
- Wash as usual
Ice Cube Or Freezer Method
This is the technique of choice if you have slime on the fabric that has dried
What Do You Need:
- Ice cubes or a freezer bag.
Method:
- Remove as much of the dried slime off the fabric as you can
- Gently rub the ice cube(s) on the remaining slime to remove
- If the slime is stubborn you can place in a freezer bag and put in the freezer
- When freezer bag is frozen, peel the slime away from the cloth.
- Wash as usual.
Slime FAQs – How To Remove Slime From Clothes
Here are some frequently asked questions which pop up.
Can I Just Wash The Slime Out Of The Clothes?
Simply washing the clothes or fabric will typically not get the slime out. You will need to treat the affected area first with one of the methods above prior to washing in the normal wash.
How Do You Get Slime Out of Sheets?
Removing slime from your sheets can be accomplished by the same methods mentioned above.
How Do You Get Hard Slime Out of Carpet?
You will need to gently scrape the area with your thumb or a spoon. Be careful not to damage the fibers of the carpet. Then use the white vinegar method above to remove leftover slime.
Allow the vinegar to soak for approximately five minutes and then scrub the area with hot soapy water.
