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Silly Putty on Formica

Dampen paper towels with warm water and apply liquid dish soap.  Using the soapy towel, work over the area in a circular motion to loosen and remove as much putty as possible.  Spray residue stain with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser per the manufacturer's direction.  Repeat as needed.

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    For removing Silly Putty from hair, you may try using baby oil or a generous amount of hair conditioner along with warm water. Massage the product you choose around the scalp and area containing the Silly Putty, and then gently comb it through. After Silly Putty is removed, wash hair with shampoo.

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

    Scrape off as much putty as possible.  Use ice cubes to chill the putty 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
    Cotton Balls
    Dull Knife or Metal Spoon
    Rubbing Alcohol
    Ice Cubes
    Nail Polish Remover

    Scrape off as much putty as possible.  Use ice cubes to chill the putty 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 remove.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser

    Dampen paper towels with warm water and apply liquid dish soap. Use the soapy towel, work over the area in a circular motion to loosen and remove as much putty as possible.  Spray residue stain with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser per the manufacturer's direction.  Repeat as needed.

  • Cleaning Materials
    Paper Towels
    Liquid Dish Soap Preferred Dawn or Joy
    All Purpose Cleaner Windex or Formula 409
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser

    Dampen paper towels with warm water and apply liquid dish soap. Use the soapy towel, work over the area in a circular motion to loosen and remove as much putty as possible.  Spray residue stain with All Purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels.  If stain persists, use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 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.