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How do I get dried in slime out of carpets?

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QuentinWinters · 16/02/2019 11:34

Dd is obsessed with making and playing with slime. As a result I have little blobs on my carpets. Anyone got any tips for getting it out?

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SpoonBlender · 16/02/2019 11:50

Adoption?

Oh. Crunch it and scrape up as much as possible. Sponge full of 1/3 warm water and 2/3 white vinegar. Stiff brush, scrub at it. It's all manual, I'm afraid.

Shouldbedoing · 16/02/2019 11:51

Move house

Frostyapples · 16/02/2019 11:55

Got mine out with a steam cleaner - steam and then rub with a cloth x

Thesnobbymiddleclassone · 16/02/2019 11:56

Hair dryer to make it soften again and pull it off.

Thecomfortador · 16/02/2019 11:59

I used a white vinegar spray (stardrops) and sponge which worked on a larger stain.

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QuentinWinters · 16/02/2019 12:03

Adoption? slightly extreme

Thanks everyone, will try vinegar/stardrops

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Sickofsquishies · 16/02/2019 15:51

If it's made with PVA glue, hot water gets it's out. The hotter the better, it's usually water soluble.

SparklingTwilight · 16/02/2019 16:30

How old is DD? Get her to do it so she's more careful next time!
As pp said, vinegar should work.

Meandmetoo · 16/02/2019 16:32

Furniture polish. Leave for a few mins, it lifts right off. Works on blutack, gum etc. Do a test area first though.

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QuentinWinters · 17/02/2019 13:27

Stardrops worked a treat. Thanks

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CCaridade83 · 06/04/2026 01:55

Oh no, dried slime is the worst. We actually wrote a simple guide that might help here: How to clean slime from furniture without ruining it

How to Clean Slime from Furniture (Without Ruining It!)

Slime is loads of fun for kids — but not so fun when it ends up stuck to your sofa, carpet, or dining table! At DIY Slime Party Ltd, we’ve seen it all, and luckily we know how to fix it. Here’s our step-by-step guide to removing slime from different ty...

https://www.diyslimeparty.co.uk/post/how-to-clean-slime-from-furniture-without-ruining-it

Thecomfortador · 06/04/2026 07:15

I've got some slime out with Sticky Stuff remover from b&q. I don't know if all slime is the same - also drops of boiling water helps to rehydrate it although obviously depends on the carpet. I've got glue out with rubbing olive oil in and rubbing with a sponge, that took a bit of work but it came out.

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