Slime In Your Carpet? Try These Three Methods To Get It Out.

5/12/2021 (Permalink)

Slime In Your Carpet? Try These Three Methods To Get It Out. 

Slime - adored by children, hated by parents. The ingredients of slime are glue, a bit of water, and borax or contact lens solution. Mix in food coloring for fun hues and colors. Packing beads, glitter, or shaving cream can be mixed in the slime to change its texture and consistency. While slime can be fun for kids, most parents don't share the same enthusiasm, as they find themselves cleaning up the gooey mess or picking it out of the carpet or furniture. SERVPRO of South Greenville County found the three best ways you can use to remove slime from your carpet. The first steps for any of these methods are always the same: scrape up as much of the slime as possible with a spoon or the back end of a butter knife, do all you can to remove the loose particles from the soiled area before applying any cleaning solution. 

1. Ice Cubes: Believe it or not, ice cubes are one of the most effective ways to remove slime from your carpet. If the slime spill is still fresh, apply ice cubes or an ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes to freeze the slime. Then scrape the remaining particles out of your carpet with a spoon or the back end of a butter knife. Next, vacuum any remaining particles. 
2. Vinegar and Water: If you don't have any cubes handy or don't want to use that method, you can use vinegar and water. In a spray bottle, mix one part warm water and two parts vinegar. Spray the mixture onto the slime and use a soft-bristled brush to remove it from the carpet. Dab the stain with a dry paper towel until it vanishes. Vacuum the area once it is dry to remove any remaining dry slime. 
3. Club Soda: First, remove as much slime as possible by scraping it with the backside of a butter knife or a spoon. Next, vacuum up the loose pieces. Spray club soda on the stain and let sit for five minutes. Blot with a cloth to absorb the excess club soda. 

While slime is fun, cleaning it out of your carpet and off of your furniture is not. If you try any of these methods and cannot remove the slime from your carpet, do not hesitate to call SERVPRO of South Greenville County. We have top-of-the-line technology and training to get rid of the most difficult messes. SERVPRO of South Greenville County is ready to make it "Like it never even happened." Call us at 864- 292 - 3137.