The main ways from improvised means
There are many ways to remove stains from children's "live" toys, and for this you do not need to use professional products.
Household chemicals
You can use ordinary dish detergents, the best choice would be "Myth", "Fairy" or "Sort". It is necessary to apply a little gel on the slime stain and rub it lightly, leave for 60-120 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.
Clothes must be washed with detergent. This method works especially well on fresh, just-left toy stains.
Alcohol, gasoline
From chemicals, the use of isopropyl alcohol or gasoline (purified) can be not a bad option. It is enough to wipe the stain with the named means (a cotton pad or gauze napkin is moistened in them) and leave the thing “alone” for 10-20 minutes, after which carry out the usual washing in a typewriter.
These complex chemical compounds are especially effective against "old" stains, which were simply forgotten in their time.
Stain remover
Salt, ammonia, lemon juice
From "improvised" substances, you can prepare a special mixture against slime stains:
- combine in a bowl 2 teaspoons of sea salt with the same amount of ammonia;
- add 5 drops of lemon juice to the mixture.
The finished mixture should be applied to the problem area, rubbed lightly into the fabric and left for 10-15 minutes. If the trace from a child's toy is "old" and already stably dried, then the mixture should be on the fabric for 20-30 minutes. The clothes are then washed in the usual way.
Each of the listed chemical methods can harm the appearance of the fabric, therefore, the selected agent is first applied to an area of clothing that is not visible to others (for example, the wrong side near the seam). If after 20-30 minutes the integrity of the fabric and its color remain unchanged, then you can use the product as directed.
Car cleaner
If the slime remains on the clothes, then you can remove it without a trace ... RW-40 is a means for removing dirt from car parts, to restore their functionality after moisture gets on them. You need to moisten the toy with this product, wait 5-10 minutes - and you can easily remove it. The stain will remain, but it will be much easier to remove.
Watch this video on how to remove slime from clothes:
How to get rid of stubborn stains
If the pollen cannot be removed immediately, it eats into the fabric, and old stains will have to be removed. Modern detergents, a wide selection of which are presented on the shelves of the household departments of stores, as well as time-tested methods, will help to do this.
Table vinegar
Vinegar is diluted with water in a ratio of one to one and the item is soaked for half an hour, after which it is washed with soap. Another way to use vinegar is to put it in the washing machine and wash the stained clothes on a delicate cycle.
Isopropyl alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol is used as a solvent in various industries. It is sold in pharmacies and office equipment stores. The lily pollen stain is blotted several times with a cotton pad moistened with alcohol until it disappears. After the thing is washed.
Toothpaste
The stain is removed with toothpaste and an old toothbrush. The dirt is wiped off in a circular motion from the edges to the center, periodically rinsing off the product with water and checking the result. If traces of pollen fade slowly, you can rub harder.
Washing powder
One of the easiest ways to get rid of pollen stains is to wash your item with detergent.It is better to choose a product with enzymes, these are enzymes that break down molecules of various impurities. There are several types of enzymes, each of which fights with its own type of contamination.
Modern powders contain several types of enzymes at once, which will not only effectively remove traces of pollen, but also update the appearance of the product. From the consequences of working with lilies, the following powders have shown themselves well.
Sarma
The series of powders "SARMA Active" is suitable for washing colored and white linen, allowing you to remove various types of dirt from cotton, linen, synthetic and mixed fabrics.
Clothes can be washed either by hand or in the washing machine.
Tide
The elements contained in the product improve the quality of washing, preserve the bright colors of the fabric, and add extra softness to things. The Tide line of household chemicals includes gels and washing powders of various sizes, which allows you to choose the most convenient packaging. Pollen stains are removed by washing the item according to the instructions, depending on the chosen product.
"Weasel"
Laska washing gels are produced for various types of fabrics of all colors. Difficult old contaminants, such as traces of lily pollen, are soaked in advance. After that, the thing is washed by hand or in a typewriter, choosing a mode suitable for the fabric and a detergent.
Bleach
It is better to use oxygenated bleaches, rather than chlorine-containing products, as this will reduce the negative effect on the fabric. A little bleach is applied to the stain and left to act for a while, after which the item is washed with detergent. You can add bleach to your wash instead. If the stain is pale, but not completely removed, you must re-soak the item with bleach.
Vanish Oxi Action Crystal White
The stain remover and bleach are available in liquid and powder form. It removes tough stains such as oil, coffee, chocolate without damaging the fibers of the fabric, as it does not contain chlorine. Suitable for both white and colored items.
"Bos plus"
The form of release of the product is a gel or powder. Oxygen bleach effectively removes dirt and does not damage the fabric structure. You can remove traces of lily pollen by soaking the fabric or adding detergent during washing.
"Eared nanny"
The product is intended for washing children's clothes, does not cause allergies. When washing, take into account the information on the labels and the recommendations given in the instructions. The use of active oxygen ensures gentle whitening without boiling.
Dishwashing gel
Dishwashing detergent is rubbed into the pollen stain with a cotton swab and left for a while, after which it is rinsed with water. If necessary, the procedure is repeated several times. When the stain has disappeared, the item is washed by hand or in a typewriter in the usual way. Any dishwashing detergent will work, below are some of the most popular gels that have proven to be effective.
Morning fresh
Polish dishwashing liquid is popular due to its abundant foaming, good detergency, pleasant aroma and gentle effect on the skin of the hands.
"Sarma"
Russian-made SARMA dishwashing liquid finds its fans due to its thick consistency, economy of use, pleasant aroma, and of course, the ability to wash away fat deposits.
Ways to remove slime from hair
If the slime hits the child's head and gets tangled in the hair, then it can be removed quite simply, you won't have to cut this place.
- The freezing method helps well: the soiled strand needs to be covered with ice and wait until the sticky substance freezes, after which its parts can be easily removed. This method is only suitable if the child's hair is long, since it is undesirable to apply ice directly to the head.
- Another remedy that will help remove slime from your hair is vegetable oil, whatever you can find in the house. It is applied to the strands in which the sticky mass is entangled, and rubbed well. After the soiled hair is treated with laundry soap and a hard washcloth, rinsed with water. Repeat the procedure if necessary. Instead of oil, you can take petroleum jelly, night cream, special cosmetic oils for hair, or Johnson's Baby. They are applied to the strands, and then the slime is combed out.
If a child loves to play with a slime, then you need to always monitor whether there are any spots left, since the faster you start cleaning, the easier it will be to cope with dirt of this nature. When the baby is playing, you need to carefully monitor so that the sticky mass does not get on the hair. The appearance of stains is inevitable if a child has such a toy, but an experienced housewife will always be able to quickly deal with dirt using our recommendations.
How to save a blanket from a slime without washing
A pasty mixture of salt, lemon juice and a couple of drops of ammonia copes well with the task.
The paste is applied to the place of pollution and rubbed, if the stain has dried out, then the composition is left for 15-20 minutes.
After completing the manipulation, the residues are removed with a stiff-bristled brush.
Also suitable for cleaning are universal products such as WD-40 or RW-40, which are car lubricants.
Wipe the slime off the pillow
Handgam has stickiness and the ability to absorb into fabric.
A dry cleaning agent to remove slime from a pillow can be prepared as follows.
Take 0.5 cups of baking soda, add 10 drops of tea tree essential oil.
Mix ingredients. Apply a homogeneous mass to the pillow, brush off the rest after 45 minutes.
Machine wash your pillow with white vinegar.
Dry in the sun.
Choose a method for removing slime using folk and industrial remedies, taking into account the type of fabric.
Professionals will also help to effectively return the products to good condition, who will select safe methods of dry cleaning.
How to remove a slime from a wall or ceiling
If the slime is not easy to wrinkle in your hands, but to throw it against a wall or ceiling, the result can be ugly oily stains. The cleaning method depends primarily on the coating material.
Plastic. If the slime has left its mark on the plastic panels, you can easily get rid of it with rubbing alcohol. It is enough to apply the product to a rag and rub thoroughly. Instead of alcohol, you can use ammonia - the result will not be worse.
Paper wallpaper. This is a very delicate type of wall covering. You need to be extremely careful with him so as not to tear them off along with pieces of slime. The hot method is suitable for paper wallpapers. You can heat the remains of slime on the wall surface with a hairdryer or iron (through a sheet of paper). Having melted the sticky mass in this way, you need to carefully, from the edges to the center, collect it with a clean napkin. The resulting greasy stain can be removed with a soapy solution (from laundry soap). After completing the procedure, the wallpaper should be dried with a hairdryer.
Along with the "hot method", you can also use the "cold" method. Ice or frozen food is applied to the remnants of the slime. Solid particles are easily scraped off the surface, and a greasy stain is treated with the same soapy solution.
It is important to understand that saving paper wallpaper is difficult and it is not always possible to achieve the desired result.
Vinyl and Non-woven. For vinyl and non-woven wallpaper, use the same methods as paper wallpapers. The only difference is that they are less prone to deformation and can be rubbed with a soft toothbrush.
Textile wallpaper. In order to wipe off dirt from this type of wallpaper, you can use chemicals that remove stains from clothing.The best stain removers for textile wallpaper are Vanish and Axiom dealership cleaner.
Wallpaper for painting. For this type of coating, hydrogen peroxide or alcohol is suitable. To peel off the slime from them, it is enough to moisten a rag with any of these means and rub the surface.
If none of the methods worked, then you can always show your imagination and hide the stain behind photo frames, paintings and interior stickers. When do you need dry cleaning?
There are times when it's best not to experiment and try to deal with the slime stain yourself. For example, if the thing that the slime got on is very expensive or made of fabric that requires careful handling. Old stains don't respond well to home remedies too. In these cases, it is better to risk ruining things, not to waste your energy, but to immediately contact the professionals. Dry cleaning uses tools and methods that are not available at home.
There are many ways to remove slime stains. Before using any of them, it is best to test the product on an inconspicuous area of tissue to see the reaction. The faster you get down to business, the better the result.
Ways to clean slime from clothes
Most often, such spots appear on the child's clothes. There are many ways to remove sticky goo from jeans, T-shirts and other wardrobe items. Let's consider the most popular ones.
Freezer
Freeze cleans mucus well. The soiled item is placed in a chamber with a low temperature, having been previously wrapped in a bag, you can also simply attach an ice cube to the dirty place. Then scrape off the stains with a knife
Care must be taken not to damage the fabric. In some cases, it is not possible to completely remove the traces of the slime, then you need to repeat the procedure or try other methods
Hot processing
Experienced mothers of babies who love to have fun with a slime recommend using a method opposite to the previous one, that is, acting on the polymer material not with low, but with high temperature. This method is only suitable for fabrics that are not afraid of hot water. To clean things from stains, you need to put it in a basin, pour boiling water over it and leave it to lie until the water cools down to room temperature. After that, the clothes should be washed by hand or in the washing machine.
Laundry soap
Using regular laundry soap, you can try to clean a slime stain if it has appeared on your clothes recently. It is necessary to treat the dirty place well with a bar and leave it for half an hour, then thoroughly wash and rinse the thing. Not all traces leave the first time; if necessary, the procedure can be repeated.
Alcohol
Apply rubbing alcohol or an alcohol-based cleaner to a cotton swab and thoroughly clean the stain. For this purpose, not only ethyl, but also isopropyl is suitable.
Petrol
It cannot be used to clean thin, delicate and fleecy fabrics, as there is a risk of deterioration. For other children's things, gasoline is suitable, especially if you did not notice the stains immediately and they had time to dry thoroughly. Before using, make sure that the product will not damage the fabric. To do this, use a cotton swab dipped in gasoline to wipe an area on clothing that is not striking. Then treat the stain itself. Then remove the remaining gasoline with a damp cloth and wash clothes.
Hydrogen peroxide
This antiseptic can be found in almost every home, especially if children live there. You can also use peroxide to clean slime from clothes. It is also applied to a cotton swab and rubbed on the sticky mass until it comes off.
Salt, ammonia and lemon juice
Such a mixture helps to clean clothes well: squeeze the juice of half a lemon onto the salt and add a little ammonia to make a paste or gruel. The mass is applied to a cotton swab and rubbed into the stain.If it is dry, old, then the paste is left for 20-30 minutes (if new, then 10 is enough), after which it is treated with a brush with stiff bristles.
Dish detergent
Suitable for cleaning clothes from slime stains and regular dishwashing detergent that you use every day. These thick gels do well with all sorts of dirt. It is necessary to pour a little product on the sticky area and leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse. This method works well to clean up fresh slime stains, and old or stubborn marks may not come off the first time.
Acetone
This substance can be used if the slime gets on the fur parts of shoes or clothes made of this material, gets entangled in the villi
A cotton swab is moistened in acetone and the particles of polymer material are carefully removed. This liquid quickly makes the slime non-sticky, and its parts come off well.
Step-by-step instruction
There are a number of methods for removing slime stains from clothing. Most of the techniques presented are universal and suitable for all types of fabrics, with the exception of very thin and delicate materials.
The thermal cleansing method is suitable for:
- denim,
- linseed,
- terry,
- cotton fabrics.
For delicate fabrics (silk, knitwear, synthetics, wool), exposure to low temperatures is ideal. To get the result, the thing with slime stains must be placed in the freezer, after putting it in a plastic bag.
After 3-4 hours, the jelly-like mass will harden and all that remains is to remove it with a knife or scissors. The main thing here is to act very carefully so as not to pierce the fabric.
If the stain is small, you can simply put a few ice cubes on the dirty area, wait until they melt, mechanically remove the slime residue and start washing.
Folk remedies
Handy household products will also help to cope with slime stains on clothes:
Lemon juice, ammonia and salt. The ingredients must be mixed in equal proportions and rubbed into the stain area with a stiff clothing brush, trying to penetrate as deeply into the fabric as possible. The optimal exposure time is from 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the age of the stain.
Laundry soap is perhaps the most economical and effective method, which is also suitable for all types of fabrics. To remove the slime, grind the soap with a fine grater, add a little water to make a mushy mixture. The resulting composition is applied to the place of pollution. After half an hour, the clothes are washed by hand in the usual way. This method is very effective, but with old stains, the procedure will have to be repeated several times to achieve the desired result.
Ethyl alcohol - one of the easiest ways to remove traces of slime. It is enough to apply the product in the amount of 2-3 tbsp. on the stain, then wash in warm water.
Hydrogen peroxide. Treat a cotton swab in peroxide and press firmly to the stain. The active ingredients of this product have the ability to dissolve even deeply ingrained particles of the polymer from which the slime is made. Half an hour will be enough to remove even the most difficult, old stains.
Carefully! This method is only suitable for cleaning light, white fabrics due to the whitening effect of peroxide. Acetone - great for cleaning fluffy fabrics, excluding natural fur
In order to eliminate traces of slime, it is enough to process the material with a napkin soaked in acetone and leave for 5-10 minutes. This method is not applicable to things that have direct contact with the body, because potent acetone particles are also difficult to wash off and on contact with the skin, it is possible that the remaining substances can cause irritation.
Dishwashing detergent works well for removing fresh slime stains.It is necessary to slightly dampen the cloth, apply a dishwashing detergent to it and wait about 20 minutes. After the specified time has elapsed, wash the item in cool water.
Gasoline is characterized by the presence of pronounced dissolving properties. This tool is able to remove any stain, regardless of its limitation period.
Please note: gasoline negatively affects the quality of the fabric, so this method is recommended only in exceptional cases and for processing not too expensive things. Before the procedure, it is worth conducting a test by applying a little gasoline to a piece of cloth and leaving it for a while.
The method of application is extremely simple: the stain from the slime is treated with a cotton swab soaked in gasoline and washed off after 10 minutes.
Wine or apple cider vinegar is applied to the area of contamination. The optimal exposure time is 15-30 minutes. Suitable for light colored polyester, cotton fabric.
A good way of cleaning clothes from traces of slime is detergents, stain removers. It is recommended to give preference to strong preparations designed to remove paint and varnish stains, glue or gum residues.
Several recommendations regarding the means and methods of removing stains from slime
Compositions with minimal additions of chemistry are deservedly considered the safest for use on children's things. Laundry soap is by far the favorite. Hot cleaning is not suitable for use on woolen and knitted fabrics.
Gasoline, acetone cause fading of fabrics. This moment must be taken into account when cleaning bright things. The use of professional stain removers is also not performed without studying the instructions, it indicates the permitted types of fabrics.
Before cleaning, it is imperative to carry out a trial test. On the toy, you can apply the compound to the armpit seam. Leave the mixture on for fifteen to twenty minutes.
There are many ways to salvage a thing soiled in a slime. If, unfortunately, none of the above helped you, you will have to seek the help of a professional dry cleaner. The basic recommendation is simple and easy to follow - when your child is playing with the slime, put on an apron.
Chemicals
Not knowing how to wash slime from clothes, use household chemicals. They cleanse perfectly if you follow the instructions and follow the recommendations. Before removing the slime from clothes, make sure that the selected chemical is suitable for the type of fabric of the clothes and will not damage it.
To remove slime, strong stain removers are required, dealing with dirt from gum, glue. These tools include:
- Stain removers Dr. Beckmann. One of the most suitable is "Office and Hobby". Household chemicals are specially formulated to remove stubborn glue and chewing gum stains. It contains sulphates or anionic surfactants to quickly remove stubborn dirt.
- Vanish. A popular stain remover based on oxygenated bleaches. They are more environmentally friendly than surfactants, so they can be used for children's clothing. Before wiping off the slime from clothes, the fabric is soaked in a small amount of stain remover dissolved in water.
- Automotive grease WD-40, RW-40. Although not intended for washing, it does a good job of removing slime stains. The stained area is treated with grease, and then the fabric is washed.
- Faberlik. Stain removers from this brand are sold in powder or spray form. Before you clean your clothes from the slime, read the instructions and decide which product is more suitable for your clothes.
- Amway. Powdery environmentally friendly substance intended for washing stains. The trademark is distinguished by the fact that its products are harmless and do not harm the skin and mucous membranes. Before peeling off the slime from your clothes, soak the stained fabric in a small amount of the product.
In addition to the stain removers mentioned, use other products with a similar principle of action. Before you wash your clothes off the slime, familiarize yourself with the principle of the chemical and its effect on the shade and texture of the fabric.
How to remove a slime from a wall or ceiling
It happens that particles of slime fall on the walls and ceiling, leaving behind unpleasant greasy stains. Old stains may not be able to be eradicated, so consider decorating a wall with a damaged area, such as a piece of wallpaper or a decorative element.
To remove traces of fresh slime from wallpaper:
- Treat the soiled area with pre-prepared gruel (0.5 teaspoon of starch per 100 ml of water). Wait for the product to dry and remove the residue with a soft cloth. The degree and quality of cleaning depends on the type and density of the wallpaper.
- Rub some crushed chalk into the affected area. Then cover the surface with a sheet of paper and iron with a not too hot iron. When the paper has absorbed the grease, replace the sheet with a new one. Repeat the procedure until all greasy marks are gone.
- Dampen the sponge with refined gasoline and wipe the stain. Blot the area with a paper towel and leave the substance on the surface until it dries completely. After that, the trail will disappear or become almost invisible.
For cleaning painted walls and ceilings, you can safely use ammonia or peroxide. If the stains are very large, don't waste time removing them. Better buy a tube of the same paint and paint the wall.
Traces of plastic panels will disappear if you rub them with an alcohol-based solution or acetone.
How to remove slime from hair
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When slime gets on their hair, many parents go to extreme measures and cut it off. They just do not know about other ways to eliminate the "toffee", which will help not to ruin the hairstyle:
- Take olive oil, sunflower oil, or any other vegetable oil and apply to the area where the slime is stuck. When the mass softens, lather your hair with laundry soap until foam forms and remove the slime with a washcloth. Instead of vegetable oil, you can take any fatty cream (for example, baby) or petroleum jelly.
- Cover the soiled hair with ice, after freezing the stretching mass, remove it with your hands. However, this method will take a lot of time. Especially when the slime has affected a wide area.
- Johnson Baby's special hair oil will help you quickly get rid of the oily mass. Apply it to your head. Comb out the dirt with a fine-toothed comb and wash your hair.
