How To Get Slime Out Of Your Clothes If It Gets Stuck

Oooh! Look at that slime. You didn’t know it existed in your life but now you can’t fight the urge to squeeze, throw, play and make more. The great thing about slime is that you can use just about anything to create it – from glue to soap base, borax and even cornstarch – and then you can do whatever you want with it!

If you get slime on your clothes, don’t panic!

Slime is a magical substance, but it’s not always friendly. If you get slime on your clothes, don’t panic! Slime is very hard to remove, but there are some ways you can try.

The first thing to do is stop what you’re doing and take a deep breath. Slime will dry out quickly, so if you’re able to do nothing else, try not to panic. Once it dries, the stain will be much harder to remove.

If the slime is still wet, blot at it with paper towels or white cloths. This will absorb some of the moisture and make it easier for you to deal with later on. If there’s too much slime on your clothing for this to work, try using baby oil or mineral oil instead of water — these oils will help break down the sticky substance more easily than plain water will.

If there’s no way for you to blot at the stain right away, keep in mind that oil-based stains are often easier to remove than water-based stains because oil tends to penetrate clothing more deeply and spread out across multiple layers of fabric rather than soaking into one layer and being absorbed by it).

If the slime has dried, brush it away.

If you’re using a colored slime, use food coloring to color some water. Add about 2 teaspoons of water to 1 teaspoon of food coloring. Stir until the mixture is uniform. Then add a few drops of cornstarch to the colored water and stir until well blended. Pour into your container or bowl and let it sit for about 15 minutes before using.

If you’re making clear slime, mix two parts glue with one part water in a large bowl. Mix well with an electric mixer or by hand until all of the glue is dissolved and there are no lumps remaining in your mixture. You can also add in glitter, sequins or other decorations at this point if desired. Once your mixture is ready, pour it into a container or mixing bowl and let it sit overnight before using so that it can dry completely (if needed).

If the slime is wet, scrape it up.

Slime is a thick, gooey substance that can be formed by mixing water and borax. It’s often used as a toy or in arts and crafts projects. If you have children and they make slime, you may need to remove it from surfaces or clothing. You can remove slime from carpeting and upholstery, but doing so requires some elbow grease.

Remove Slime From Carpeting

If your child has made slime on the carpeting in your home, you may be able to remove it by simply wiping it off with paper towels or rags. However, if the slime is sticky, you may need to use a commercial cleaner such as Goo Gone or Nature’s Miracle Stain & Odor Remover to remove all traces of the sticky residue left behind by the slime.

Remove Slime From Clothing

If your child has made slime on their clothing, either while they were playing with it or while they were wearing it as part of a costume for Halloween or another special event, you can try removing the slime with water and mild detergent. Wash the clothing according to its care instructions before drying it in the dryer on low heat for 30 minutes or so.

Check all your pockets.

I’m about to show you how to do a simple search for your missing phone.

But first, let’s talk about what happened after I lost my phone. (This is an important part of the story.)

I’m not sure how long it was missing before I realized it was gone. It could have been minutes or hours. But once I realized what had happened, I did what any responsible adult would do: I freaked out.

Not only did I freak out internally, but I also made my wife freak out too. We searched every room in our house and called both our phones every few minutes until we finally found mine under a couch cushion right next to where we were sitting when we noticed it went missing.

I’m not going to lie; it was pretty embarrassing having my wife tell me over and over again that she believed in me and knew I wasn’t just forgetting where my phone was because she trusted me more than anyone else in the world (which is true).

Wash or soak the fabrics immediately.

When you get home from a camping trip, you should always wash your tent, sleeping bag and other fabrics that were exposed to the elements, says the CDC. This is especially important if you were out in the woods for an extended period of time or were exposed to animals.

Wash your tent with warm water and soap or detergent. If possible, use a front-loading washing machine with an agitator because it’s gentler on fabrics than top-loading machines, which can stretch them out of shape.

You’ll want to wash your tent right away so that any germs on it don’t get a chance to grow into more dangerous bacteria or fungi while they’re still on the fabric.

If you don’t have access to a washing machine, soak your tent in hot water for 15 minutes before washing it using a sponge or scrub brush.

Pretreat tough stains with a stain remover or laundry detergent before washing.

You can pretreat stubborn stains by applying a stain remover or laundry detergent directly to the area and letting it sit for 10 to 20 minutes before washing.

This works best with protein-based stains such as blood or egg yolk, but it also helps lift some oily stains, such as chocolate.

Use cold water for pretreating. Hot water can react with some of the chemicals in the stain remover or laundry detergent, causing them to lose their effectiveness.

If you use bleach (or chlorine bleach) in your laundry detergent, make sure that no one will come into contact with the item until it has been washed at least twice.

Soak in vinegar if they seem really stuck.

If you’re having trouble getting your contact lenses out, set them in a bowl of white vinegar. The acidity of the vinegar will help dissolve any protein deposits on the lens, making it easier to remove.

This method is especially helpful if you wear hard lenses (like GP or RGP) and have been wearing them for several days in a row. The longer you wear a lens, the more difficult it is to remove. The vinegar will also help soften up your lens if it’s starting to get dry and uncomfortable.

But don’t leave contact lenses in vinegar for too long — the acidity can damage your eyes over time. If you need more time than overnight, try using an eye wash instead.

With a few smart strategies and some patience, you can get those sticky trails of slime out without ruining your clothing in the process.

There are a few things that can help with getting slime out of clothes:

Wear old clothes while making slime. (You can never have too many pairs of old pants.)

If you do get some on your clothes, don’t panic! Take them off right away and then use a warm soapy water bath to clean the area.

Don’t try to scrub the slime off. This will only make it worse.

If you have time, let the item sit in warm soapy water overnight before washing it in the machine.