How to care for a slime

Features of care and storage of toys

Important! Slime is not just an anti-stress that can be played at any time.

It requires proper care and storage:

The slime is stored in a dark place in a jar or container with a tight lid.
Do not leave the antistress in a cold place or in the fresh air, otherwise it will dry out quickly.
Such toys require special care: keep track of its condition, it should not be liquid, solid, or mold. When dry, try adding a little water, hand cream. If the slime becomes too runny, add a thickener.
Do not leave the toy on upholstered furniture and clothes, slime marks will not rub off.
Do not play with cuts or wounds on your hands.
Don't play with the slime too often. It will absorb dirt and become smaller!
Remember to wash your hands before and after playing with the slime. Slime begins to stick more to dirty hands.
Do not let children play with the slime without adult supervision.

Further on the video you can see how to store a toy and take care of it:

Slimes are a great stress reliever to pass the time. If desired, it can be decorated with various details, such as sequins, sequins or rhinestones; stores sell special additives, thanks to which the slime will have an unusual look.

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How to soften slime?

If you have not decided how to save the slime, if it has dried up, use wet ingredients: water and salt (table salt keeps the liquid in the toy), cosmetic lotions, glue, toothpaste, shaving foam, antibacterial gel.

Slime softens when heated. When wondering what to do when your slime is dry, try heating.

Slime softening methods:

Water and salt. This method, how to fix dried slime, is also suitable for store slime. Add 2-3 pinches of salt to 100 ml of water. Place the handgam in saline and refrigerate for 6-12 hours. The toy will be saturated with moisture and grow. To consolidate the effect, inject water and salt into the slime using a syringe with a needle. Take 5 ml of the solution and slowly release it into the slime. If the handgam turns out to be liquid, add a couple of drops of sodium tetraborate or 0.5 tsp. boric acid.
Glue. When you have not decided how to dilute the slime, if it is dry, use PVA for matte slimes or clerical (silicate) glue for transparent ones. The substances have a liquid texture and will help revitalize the handgums. The method is more suitable for homemade PVA slime or silicate glue. If you don't know what to do with dried slime, add 2 tsp to it. glue and knead the hand gum. When the slime sticks after fixing, sodium tetraborate will be needed to thicken. If borax is not available, use starch. It is used as a thickener and does an excellent job.
Antibacterial gel. If you haven't figured out what to do if your slime is dry, a sanitizer (gel with antibacterial properties) will do. Add 2-3 g of antiseptic to the hand gum. To do this, put a sanitizer in a container and put a slime in the dish. Stir with your hands until the slime is elastic. This method, what to do if the slime dries, is suitable for a handgam made with dish detergents, shampoo or liquid soap. You can use these ingredients instead of an antibacterial gel. The advantage of the sanitizer is that the toy is additionally disinfected.
Shaving foam. Shaving foam moisturizes the slime, the size of the slime grows, the toy gains elasticity. Put the slime in a bowl and squeeze 1-2 tbsp from the bottle. l. foam. Stir, knead the handgam with your hands.Slime comes out airy, soft, elastic. If the toy sticks to your hands, add 1-2 tsp. water. Do not overdo it with moisture: the slime will soften and spread from excess liquid.
Cosmetic oil or lotion. Used in cosmetics to improve skin condition, these products moisturize slimes well. Oils and lotions are water-based, non-greasy and will not stain your hands. If the slime is dry, the containers with cosmetics on the dressing table will tell you what to do. 1-2 tsp Pour lotion or oil into a bowl. Put the slime in the liquid and stir. Knead the handgam with your hands. This method, what to do if your slime is dry, is suitable for slimes made from sodium tetraborate.
Toothpaste with baby cream. If the slime is dry, hygiene products will tell you what to do. Choose a liquid textured toothpaste and cream. Make sure they are not greasy and sticky. Lay out 1 tsp each. of each product in a bowl and add slime to the mixture. Knead the slime first with a spoon, then with your hands. Sometimes, after baby cream, the handgam becomes sticky. Add 2-3 drops of sodium tetraborate. Knead the slime until the cream and paste are absorbed. The method to do if the slime is dry is good for homemade hand gum.
The heating. An effective way of what to do if the slime is dry is to heat the slime under running hot water, in boiling water or in the microwave. If using water, turn on the hot tap and place the slime under the stream for 2-3 minutes. The toy will soften, be saturated with moisture and gain elasticity. To heat the handgam, you can also pour hot water into a bowl and put a slime in it, hold it for 3-4 minutes, take it out and knead it with your hands. If your hand gum sticks, add starch or sodium tetraborate. To heat the slime in the microwave, place it on a plate and place it in the oven for 30-40 seconds. Use an oven instead of a microwave, but don't overdo it.

Useful Tips

To prevent your slime from spoiling for a long time and retaining its properties, check out the tips below:

Any slime must be stored in an airtight, resealable package. Purchased slimes are already sold in such jars; if your slime is homemade, soy sauce, cream or balm packs are suitable for storage.
The temperature at the storage place should not be lower than +2 degrees and not higher than +4. This range is maintained in the refrigerator, so the slime can be stored there.
Do not leave the toy in the heat - it will quickly sour.
Do not store the slime in the freezer - it will freeze and lose its shape.
Wash your hands before playing with the slime, and after playing, do not put it in dirty or dusty places. If small debris gets into the slime, you can only get it with tweezers.
Do not play with the slime too often - it can dry out due to moisture loss.
To prevent mold from growing in the slime, play with it at least once every three days.
Periodically add a thickener to the toy to soften it: tetraborate or eye drops work well. Then knead the slime in your hands for about five minutes. This advice does not apply to butter slimes, and it is not recommended to add a thickener to them.
If the consistency of the slime becomes watery, add a few grains of salt to the container where it is stored. It will dry out excess moisture and return the slime to its original structure.
Periodically, the toy needs to be "fed" with water and salt. Add warm water mixed with salt to the bottom of the slime container once a week.
Long play or overfeeding may harden the mass

You can fix this by adding a couple of drops of water to the slime and leaving it alone for a few days.
If your purchased toy becomes too sticky, add a few drops of the thickener and refrigerate for a few hours.
Before buying a slime, pay attention to the storage conditions in the store and the date of manufacture of the product.
To keep homemade slime from sticking to your hands, add a couple of drops of vegetable oil to it.
Do not heat the slime on a battery, in the microwave or in any other way - this can lead to stickiness and damage to the toy.
Children under 6 years of age should only play with the slime under the supervision of an adult. Explain in advance that it should not be eaten or applied to the eyes.
When a large amount of activator is added, the slime can begin to tear

To fix this, soften the toy with baby oil or glycerin hand cream.

The shelf life of the purchased slime is from 6 to 12 months, depending on the company. Self-made "lives" from two days to three months. If mold has started up in the slime, it will have to be thrown out.

Glow in the dark slime instruction

If you bought a ready-made slime, then caring for it will not be very different from the usual one, you just need to charge it periodically. You can charge the slime from direct sunlight or an ultraviolet lamp. It will take no more than a minute in time.

How to make at home:

You will need silicate glue (see that it is no more than three months from the date of manufacture), sodium tetraborate (sold in the pharmacy) and a fluorescent marker (only its luminous middle is needed). Also prepare a jar where the slime will be stored later, a mixing stick and gloves (they are needed so as not to get your hands dirty).
Take out the middle from the felt-tip pen, fill it with water and wait until it is colored.

Glowing slime made of glue and persil

Pour glue into the water, mix.
Add sodium tetraborate in small doses and mix thoroughly.

How to remove a slime from clothes, furniture and other surfaces if a sticky stain remains after playing.

How to prevent thickening?

Correct and competent care of the slime is extremely important if you want the slime to last for a long time. Therefore, we will tell you in order how to care for the slime, so that later you do not have to reanimate or throw it away:

Often a slime that is made by hand turns out to be of rather poor quality only because you added a large amount of thickener at once during the manufacture. It is best to add a few drops of the thickener and knead the mass thoroughly, repeating this procedure as many times as necessary to acquire the desired consistency and elasticity with the slime.
To keep the slime long-lasting and not dry out, try to make it a habit to always put it in a container or any airtight jar after playing with it. Do not leave it in the sun or in a very hot place, put it in a cool place.
You do not need to add various cereals, starches, soda and other bulk products to the slimes. Such an ingredient is not at all suitable for slime and will affect its texture and elasticity in the most negative way. In this case, the slime will simply become tough, solid and not at all viscous.
When buying slime in the store, it is better to buy one, but more expensive. After all, cheap weak are often much worse in quality. In addition, they are often sold already drying up, because they were poorly stored in the store, for example, they stood in a window under the scorching sun.
When buying a slime from a master who makes slimes, carefully study his page on social networks, read reviews, compare its price with the prices of other masters in your area. You can ask to make a specific slime to order.
Also, the slime may just have an expiration date, so keep an eye on the timing of your slimes.

Don't worry about drying and drying out slimes, there are so many cool budget ways to bring them back their best texture! Moreover, it is a very interesting and exciting process.

How to clean a slime from a sofa upholstery

So, you noticed that the games are over, and a huge slime stain flaunts on the upholstery of the sofa. Try to remove it immediately using any available means. You can get rid of traces of handgam in two ways - using chemicals or folk remedies.

How to remove traces of slime from a sofa using special tools

There are several chemical compounds that can easily cleanse the sofa from slime:

Detergent for dishes. Dilute a little in water, apply the solution to the stain and leave it on for a few hours. Then rinse the area with clean water and pat dry with paper towels.
Runway RW-40 multipurpose grease (liquid wrench). Apply lubricant to the slime, wait 5-7 minutes and rinse off with a damp sponge. For efficiency, the area can be washed with soapy water, and then dried with paper or a dry rag.
The firm "Dr. Beckmann ". Has in its assortment tools that help remove traces of glue, paint, nail polish and chewing gum on the sofa. They also work effectively on slime. Before using the product on upholstery, test it on an inconspicuous area of furniture and carefully read the instructions.
And, of course, the well-known "Vanish". Stain removers from this manufacturer are very good at removing all kinds of dirt, including on the sofa. Both universal stain removers and spray or active foam are effective.

We clean the traces of slime from the sofa with folk remedies

If you don't have a special detergent at hand, and the stain on the sofa requires urgent removal, you can use the products that are in every home:

Cover the slime stain with ice cubes. Wait until they are completely hardened and carefully remove with a flat blunt object. For example, with a nail file or the blunt side of a knife.
Dampen a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, rub it over the slime stain, and rinse the area with a damp sponge. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated several times. You can also use ammonia. It is worth remembering that hydrogen peroxide is not suitable for dark-colored upholstery.
Try to get rid of slime particles with very hot water. The high temperature will cause the components to soak and can be easily collected with a napkin. Even if you managed to collect the slime, still rinse the sofa with soapy water, and then with clean water. This way you can avoid the appearance of a greasy stain.

Old slime stains that are more than 7 days old cannot be completely removed, as its particles have already penetrated the upholstery fibers. You will most likely have to go to the dry cleaner, especially if it is a silk or viscose sofa. It is better to entrust the care of such materials to specialists.

How to use a slime in a jar

A slime in a jar is liquid, similar to mucus.

Teens and adults generally don't look for slime play, but simply crumple and stretch for stress relief or arm development. The games are interesting for children, they develop imagination, hand motor skills and help to have fun.

Slimes were more relevant in the nineties (read the history of the creation of slimes), now new types of slimes have appeared and children are more passionate about them. But the slime is not so bad, you just need to show imagination to play with it. What games are there:

Throw a slime against the wall and watch it drain. Some slimes come with toy insects or reptiles. If you throw a slime with such toys, it will show that a spider is crawling along the wall with the slime.
Pour the slime on the table (you can also on the palm), insert the tube and inflate the bubbles. If the child is bored alone, then you can arrange a competition, for example, who will inflate the biggest one or who will be able to maintain the bubble longer.

Slime bubbles

You can draw with slimes. Take a syringe without a needle (for convenience, you should not take small-volume ones - 0.3; 0.5; 1 ml), fill it with a slime and draw. You can draw on anything, for example, on clay (leave a handprint or press through with molds) or on plasticine. You can take different colors and mix them.
Create an anti-stress grid.Yes, ready-made ones are already on sale in stores, but making it yourself is much more interesting (this option is also suitable if the slime is completely tired, it is very dirty or sour). You will need a slime itself, a balloon, a net (a net from under potatoes or onions is suitable) and threads (or hot glue, whoever has it). The most difficult thing is to place the slime in the ball. After that, the ball must be tied and wrapped with a net. Then secure the mesh with threads or hot glue. Do not be afraid and squeeze calmly.

Slime, ball and mesh antistress

At first, younger children will be simply interested in touching, lifting, squeezing and pouring into jars.
Some children come up with slime stories, that is, determine gender, create a family, feed, water and raise children (sometimes even treat) - an interesting article on how to care for slimes.
You can play a prank on a friend and douse him with slime, since he will not stain his clothes. A friend is surprised at such a surprise. For a while, slimes were even sold under the name "stain-resistant paint."
There are magnetic slimes, you can bring magnets to them and watch how the slime will reach for the magnet.

Fun games for the whole family with a slime

How to remove slime from upholstered furniture or carpet?

If it so happens that the dirt is not on the clothes, but on the furniture or carpet, then it will be a little more difficult to remove them. It will not be possible to wash these items, you will have to clean the dirt in other available ways.

Here are some basic guidelines for removing slime from furniture or carpet:

First, it is necessary to mechanically remove the remnants of the slime from the surface. If it has not yet dried, then with the help of a large piece of slime, you should try to collect small residues from the contaminated surface. It is necessary to press the sticky mass to the dirty surface and remove small particles from furniture or carpet with sharp movements. Usually, small pieces of sticky mucus stick to the large slime and are removed.
If the slime has already dried up, then you need to try to scrape off the remnants from the surface as much as possible.

After removing the remnants of the slime, you need to start removing the stain from it. For this:

You can rub the stain with a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol.
Since the slime leaves behind a greasy stain, then to remove it from the upholstery fabric of upholstered furniture, it is necessary to take starch and sprinkle it generously on the desired area. The starch must absorb fat.
Edible salt copes well with such traces. It is necessary to cover the stain with it. Its actions are similar to those of starch.
Liquid ammonia copes well with a slime stain on furniture. It is applied to a cleaning napkin and rubbed the place of pollution with it.
A mixture of ammonia, salt and lemon juice perfectly removes the stain. This gruel should be applied to the dirt and left for 10-15 minutes. After that, remove the remains of the product and wipe the area with a damp, clean cloth.
If the stain is on the carpet, then after mechanically removing the slime residue, clean the contaminated area with a carpet cleaner. Typically, these products are added to water and lather. The resulting foam is applied to the area to be cleaned. After that, the carpet is rubbed with a brush and wiped with a damp cloth, or a wet vacuum cleaner is performed.

As you can see, it is not so difficult to remove slime from upholstered furniture or carpet. It is enough to be patient and remove dirt carefully.

How to clean stale slime from carpet or sofa at home?

Many housewives cannot take such risks, so they decide to leave everything as it is, so as not to aggravate the situation. But in vain! There are a large number of methods for removing slime, and if there is a fear of damage to the carpet, then you can first apply a little product from the edge and see the result. If nothing terrible happens, then you can safely proceed to removing the stain that appears as a result of sticking slime.

So, let's take a closer look at the most popular and effective methods.

Dish detergent

The cleansing method is quite simple and safe, even a child can handle it. All you need is:

Apply any detergent to the carpet at the place of contamination.
Leave on for 2-3 hours.
After that, it is recommended to rinse the treated area thoroughly.

If after the first use, the result is almost invisible, then it is recommended to repeat the procedure after 1-2 days.

Laundry soap

Laundry soap is used in a similar way. It can be of several types: solid and liquid consistency. However, both varieties are suitable for cleaning slime from carpet.

Rub the stained surface with solid soap, having previously moistened it with water.
Leave for 60 minutes.
Then it is removed with a paper napkin or a small cloth.

Repeat the procedure if necessary.

Lemon salt and juice

Some housewives use sea salt and lemon juice,

To remove slime from the carpet, these ingredients are mixed, applied to the stain and thoroughly brushed with a stiff brush for 5-10 minutes.
After that, the surface is left to dry, only then the result is assessed.

Lemon juice can lighten the treated area of the carpet, so that this does not happen, it is recommended to dilute it with a small amount. In its pure form, it is suitable for cleaning light or white carpets.

Glue solvent

The glue solvent can be purchased at any hardware or hardware store, it costs a mere penny there.

To clean the slime from the carpet, the solvent is applied to a cloth.
Apply it to the contaminated surface for 5-10 minutes.
Then it is again impregnated and the procedure is repeated.

This time will be quite enough for the substance to penetrate deep into the villi and remove the slime dye from there.

Vinegar

Vinegar is able to remove many types of stains, and it will definitely cope with slime without difficulty.

To clean the carpet, you need to dilute 0.5 cups of water and 0.25 cups of vinegar.
The solution is thoroughly mixed, applied to the carpet, left for 20 minutes, and then washed off.

It is not recommended to use undiluted vinegar, as this may damage the fibers of the product.

How to wash with alcohol?

To clean the carpet from slime, both medical and industrial alcohol are suitable.

To remove the stain, it is necessary to soak a cotton swab well with the agent and treat the place of contamination. If there are large stains, do not pour in a lot of alcohol at once, as this can damage the carpet itself. Experts recommend to moisten the place affected by the slime with alcohol gradually.

Gasoline

Stains from adhering slime can be perfectly removed with gasoline.

A cotton swab is moistened in it, rubbed on the surface, and left for 10 minutes.
Then the solution is removed with napkins or a towel.

Acetone

To clean the carpet from the stain with acetone, the agent is applied to a cotton swab and applied to the spot of contamination.
Leave it for 5 minutes, then carefully shrug the surface with a brush.
At the end of the procedures, the remains of the slime are removed with a vacuum cleaner.

For cleaning, apply automotive lubricant to the stain and leave for 5-10 minutes.
After that, the product is removed with a paper towel.

Hot processing

Initially, the slime is carefully removed from the surface.
Then the soiled product is placed in a bowl for hand washing, and boiled water is poured over it.
After the water has cooled down a little, wash the product thoroughly with powder in the usual way.

After this procedure, as a rule, the stain disappears. In order to enhance the effect, add a couple of teaspoons of alcohol tincture to the powder mixture.

Freezer

The carpet stained with slime is placed in a plastic bag and sent to the freezer for a day. This time is quite enough for the jelly-like toy to freeze.
After that, the bag is removed from the freezer, the slime is removed with a knife or nail.

This method is suitable for small carpets. For more voluminous, the freezer will not work, since the carpet simply will not fit into it. But there is no need to despair.It can be hung on the balcony, winter frost is also able to cope with slime no worse than a freezer.

Care rules

Homemade slime must be properly cared for. Since the mass is sticky, it must be protected from contamination. It is best to take the toy with clean hands. Even with the observance of the rules of hygiene, the mass becomes dirty, therefore it is necessary to carry out regular cleaning. Large particles of dirt are removed with tweezers, the dust is washed off under running warm water.

Slime should not only be washed regularly. They still feed him, organize a place for play and storage, arrange baths.

Nutrition

Homemade slime needs to be fed regularly. The best nutritional component is salt. Put the slime in a container, add a pinch of salt, close the lid and shake well.

Small house

A container should serve as a house, which is tightly closed with a lid. A jar of cream or balm, a purchased plastic container is allowed. If such a container is not at hand, then a regular bag with a sealed clip will do. The main thing is that no air gets inside.

Bath

It is useful to hold the slime in warm water with the addition of salt. The procedure returns softness and elasticity to the slime. A little water is poured into the container, a few grains of salt are added. The slime is immersed in the finished solution for 16 minutes.

Place for the game

You can play with a slime everywhere. You should protect the toy from the sun's rays and frosty air, so it is not recommended to take the slime with you outside on hot summer days and frosty winter days:

If slime is supposed to be put on the surface, then you should first make sure it is clean.
It is not recommended to throw the mass on the floor or wall.
You need to play with slime in moderation. Too frequent play leads to a loss of elasticity, the mass begins to stick to the hands and does not stretch well. Rare play also negatively affects the state of the toy. If the slime has not been picked up for more than 3 days, it dries up, stops stretching and tears.

Place in the refrigerator

Slime is best stored away from heating appliances and out of direct sunlight. The place should be dark and cool. Good for storing refrigerator.

How to clean slime from dirt?

Slime should be used with caution, as this toy absorbs dirt well - dust, lint, hair, crumbs, sand, wool and other small debris. When heavily soiled, the slime shrinks in size, becomes unpleasant to the touch and dries quickly

Consider how to care for a slime if it becomes dirty:

We bathe the slime. This will require a small container and water. Pour water at the bottom of the plate and lower the slime into it. Rinse the toy for 2-3 minutes, no more, so that it does not soften and deteriorate. It is not necessary to use soap, detergents and other detergents for washing, otherwise the product may lose its properties. After such cleaning, the slime should be placed in a clean container and tightly closed.
We clean it by hand. If the debris is large enough, it can be removed by hand or with tweezers or a needle. It is more convenient to take out hair and wool this way. However, this lesson will take a lot of time.
We clean it with a syringe. If you have a runny, soft slime, you can clean it up with a large syringe without a needle. To do this, carefully place the slime in the syringe and squeeze it out. All debris should remain in the syringe nozzle. If necessary, you can repeat the procedure again until the slime is completely clean.

To avoid contamination of the toy and prolong its "life", you need to know how to care for the slime at home, and follow simple rules: do not take the product with dirty hands, do not play in dirty places, do not allow the slime to come into contact with carpets, dusty surfaces, and the ground ...