Life Hack: How to clean slime from clothes, hair, walls and more

Children love playing with slime but it’s a difficult substance to clean up if it gets onto certain surfaces. Here are the best ways to remove it from five tricky surfaces
Life Hack: How to clean slime from clothes, hair, walls and more

Slime can be a nightmare for parents to clean up but these tips will have your problem solved in no time

Carpets 

If small hands have mashed slime into your carpet or rug, you needn’t despair. All you need is warm water, vinegar, and a scrub brush. First, use a clean spoon to scrape away excess slime from the fabric. Mix one-third vinegar with two-thirds water and use the brush to apply this solution and brush it gently. Blot with a clean cloth and repeat the process as much as necessary until the slime is gone. Vacuum the area to remove any remaining bits of slime and restore that section of carpet to its former glory.

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