How Do You Remove Silly Putty From Clothing?
Silly Putty, which hit store shelves in 1950, is still one of the most popular children’s toys today. While Silly Putty is fun, it can create a headache for parents who have to get this gooey gunk out of clothing. From a mom who sits on Silly Putty left on a chair, to a little boy who tries to copy the tractor image from his pajama pants, Silly Putty is bound to end up on clothing at some time. Luckily, removing Silly Putty from clothing is a process that has been perfected over the decades. Lay the piece of clothing with the Silly Putty on it onto a flat surface and stretch the material until it is taut. It is important to have the material taut as it makes the process of removing the Silly Putty much easier. Depending on the size of the Silly Putty that is adhered to the clothing, you will need to soak a cotton ball or the tip of a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol. Once you have the cotton soaked with the alcohol, press it into the Silly Putty to transfer as much of the alcohol into th
