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Silly Putty on Finished Wood (Paint, Stain, Varnish)

Dampen paper towels with warm water and apply liquid dish soap.  Use the soapy towel to 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.  Repeat as needed.

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  • Cleaning Materials
    Soft Cloth
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    Rub away any dried paint with a soft cloth. Remove wet paint or any remaining stain with a damp sponge. If stain still remains, apply Soft Scrub with a soft cloth. Rinse.

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    Paper Towels

    Wipe the surface with paper towels to remove as much of the stain as possible. Spray the area with an all-purpose cleaner and wipe with paper towels. If a color stain remains, spray an Oxi-Clean product and wipe away. Repeat as needed.Special Precautions/Notes: If two Globbles touch each other in a storage container, the color from one may transfer to the other. Nothing can be done to remediate the color transfer.

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    Baby Oil
    Shampoo
    Warm Water

    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.

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    Formula 49reg
    Paper Towels

    Spray product on surface according to the directions on container. Wipe with paper towels. If stain remains, repeat procedure.

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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.