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Modeling Clay on Appliances

Scrape off as much clay as possible.  Spray the area with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  Remove any remaining residue with a sponge dampened with warm water and liquid dish soap.  Rinse with water.  Repeat as needed.



FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer’s direction. Repeat as needed.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Cotton Balls
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Liquid Dish Soap Dawn Preferred
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Sponge

    Allow No-Bake Sculpting Clay to dry overnight.  Scrape off excess clay with a dull-edge knife or metal spoon.  Add liquid dish detergent to water.  Wash the stain away with the soapy water and sponge and rinse.  If any stain remains, saturate a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol, blot the stain and rinse.

    FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer's direction.  Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Paper Towels
    Plastic Paint Scraper
    Soft Bristle Brush
    Spray Bottle With Water

    Scrape or brush off excess dry or wet clay with a plastic paint scraper or soft bristle brush. Spray area with water and continue to wipe clean with paper towels. If stain or white residue remains, repeat procedure.

    FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer’s direction. Repeat as needed.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Carpet Cleaner Spot Shot or Oxiclean Based Cleaning Product Preferred

    Scrape off as much clay as possible. Vacuum the area.  If stain persists, use a carpet cleaning product per the manufacturer's direction.  Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Cotton Balls
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Ice Cubes
    Nail Polish Remover
    Rubbing Alcohol

    Scrape off as much clay as possible. Use ice cubes to chill the clay making it easier to scrape away.  Saturate a cotton ball with nail polish remover and blot the stained area. Repeat as needed.  Rubbing alcohol is a good substitute for nail polish remover.
  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Scrub or Zud Cleanser

    Use according to directions on packaging. Repeat as necessary until stain is removed.

    FOR STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES - Use any stainless steel cleaning product per the manufacturer’s direction. Repeat as needed.

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We are happy to offer stain removal suggestions as a service to consumers. While our methods were tested successfully, we can't guarantee results. Test each suggestion on an inconspicuous area first. Consult a professional cleaner if needed. Recommended brands are effective, but others may work too. Methods are for adult use only. Check containers for use and warnings.

Call 800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM ET if you have further questions.

We are happy to offer stain removal suggestions as a service to consumers. While our methods were tested successfully, we can’t guarantee results. Test each suggestion on an inconspicuous area first. Consult a professional cleaner if needed.
Recommended brands are effective, but others may work too. Methods are for adult use only. Check containers for use and warnings.

Call 800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM ET if you have further questions.