How To Remove Crusty Slime From Carpeting
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- This video will help you safely remove Crusty Slime from your carpeting. Crusty slime that has been sitting for some time is more difficult to remove than "fresh" slime.
If you take the time to do it right complete removal is possible on wet cleanable carpeting.
*shop vac up lose pieces first
*apply Woolite detergent as show and agitate with a gentle brush
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*spray with 1:1 water-white vinegar solution
*wet vac up soapy residue
*repeat as necessary
*spray with 3% hydrogen peroxide for any staining
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Thanks. You sound like you'd be the type of patient dad who wouldn't get irrationally angry at his kids for getting his carpets stained. Instead, you patiently and gently teach and guide them on how to fix it right up.
Hi Bethany
Thank you ☺
Lol, so funny! That’s my exact carpet type and shade, and the same color slime in my carpet! Gotta love kids creativity!
Let us know how the "slime removal" works for you-
Mine too
I laugh at the title saying crusty lol
your comment needs more likes
I hate myself for continuously laughing at “crusty slime”
Same
You saved my carpet, thank you
Glad I could help!
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Thank you so much for this tutorial! We had some slime that spilled & I’m embarrassed it took me a year to tackle it. I had to put a washcloth saturated with very hot water on the hard slime first, but then was able to copy this once it had softened. It’s all out. Yay!!!
Hi Allison
Thanks for sharing.
Very happy to help ☺
I just followed these instructions and I am AMAZED at how well it worked! I had a old slime stain, months old, and I had to rinse with the vinegar solution over and over, but it eventually came out. The use of a shop vac is crucial I believe, as it picked up any liquid and took it away, rather than just spreading it around. Thank you David!
I’m so happy it work well for you
Thanks for sharing the results with everyone 🙏
The shop vacuum is crucial in many instances 😎😎😎
Why is slime even a thing🙄 Thank you for this video I was ready to just grab a knife and cut the carpet.
I believe slime is a thing because kids feel they're almost allowed to make a mess.....
The clean up for parents is just unintended consequences :)
Happy to hear you didn't need to use the knife!!!
It’s a stress reliever and is soothing for some people (including me)
its a fun toy for kids and it lets them be creative and have fun
Requires the parents to be creative also....RE: clean up :)
Just saw this video buti don’t have anything available, I tried using very hot water and a wash cloth, it works!
Happy you were able to remove the slime!! Thanks for sharing
Hi Dave, I shared a link to this video with my Face Book audience. People always ask me about slime. This video is verbatim what I recommend. 😊 asked any of my watchers to thumbs up your video if they find it helpful. Thanks. -Paul
Hi Paul-thanks for sharing with audience-Very much appreciated.
I hope they find it helpful
Great to hear from you
Dave M.
I followed this instruction on day old, dry slime, on my car's carpeted floor mat and it worked beautifully. I didn't have a wet vac so I just gently scrubbed with a brush and my fingernails. It took about 10 minutes. thank you!
You are most welcome. I'm very happy it all worked out well.
Omg this is an amazing video I got all the slime out thank you sooooo much ❤️
Hi
We are very happy this work out for you.
Hopefully all future Slime stays in the container :)
Thanks for your remarks!!
Thank you so much! You seem so sweet and made my whole day better (and my mom less mad at me for the giant slime stain) so thank you so so so so so much!
Hi
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.
....also very happy your mom is "less mad"
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Thank you so much me and my friend had a sleep over and we spilt slime on my carpet I said I will clean it up once she left so when she left I covered it with a towel I was to lazy to clean after she left so I watched tv then my mom needed to leave to go get food so I stayed home alone and I looked up how this video is perfect
Very happy you found us.....Good Luck ☺
hi, i tried this. the slime has been stuck under my bed for about a month and i haven’t realized until now. i really need it removed before january because i’m moving and don’t want my mom to be mad. please help! it’s really hard and embedded into the carpet! vinegar isn’t helping! thanks
Hi-
The white vinegar is used to help rinse the detergent and suspended slime away after it separates from the carpet.
Start by applying the Woolite detergent solution hot....the hotter the detergent the greater chance to break up the slime. Work the detergent into the fibers with a spoon or butter knife. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes then extract using the vinegar solution.
If it doesn't all come out repeat the process.
Use peroxide to help remove any food coloring that remains.
Good luck, keep us posted!!!
Try putting a warm extremely wet washcloth with dish soap and vinegar on there and leave it for a few hours and then scrape it with some sort of old card or flat metal tool
Ha I'm the same I feel you bro
thank you dave very cool
You are very welcome.
Let us know how it turns out... :)
Thanke you my has been on my floor foe a month! 😧 well it still work
Yes the process will still work-just use hotter water and repeat the direction multiple times if necessary
Good Luck!!
what if there is like... alot
Hi
Using a larger wet/dry vacuum and maybe an extraction machine like a Bissell would work.
But...you most likely have to do small areas at a time.
Hope this helps
Can you please make a more clear thing I have slime dried up in my carpet from like 2 months and it would help if I could know how to get that out not the color but just the actuals one
Hi-
If the slime is very hard & crusty heat up the detergent solution before allying it to the carpet.
you can also put a damp cloth on the area then pour hot detergent on it.
Remember, let the hot detergent stay on the spot for about 10 minutes to help loosen the slime.
Use the process in the video once the slime has been loosened.
Repeat the whole process if necessary.
Good luck :)
This video may also be of help
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I just tried this and it worked really well!
Hi Jolene
Very happy it worked for you, thanks for sharing ☺
How long was it on your carpet?
What about slime that has been hiding under the bed for possibly months??
Hi Erin
Try this: th-cam.com/video/au2LPCme_M8/w-d-xo.html
Use a hotter solution and allow it to sit on the slime longer
Repeat the process as necessary.
Let us know how it works
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Literally came here for the same reason 🤦🏻♀️
Hi, see my response to Erin's question. Hotter detergent, longer dwell time, repeat if necessary ☺
My sister went out of town for a month and came home to 3 lbs of pink King Slime stuck well matted to her carpet. any ideas on removing will be AMAZING. using a iron and steamer is taking to long
3 Pounds?
I would hire a professional carpet cleaner. Small amounts can be done using simple hand tools but 3 pounds is too much.
Good luck-and make sure the professional has some experience removing slime :)
Did you ever find a solution? I am having this exact problem now
If you don't have a house hold steam cleaner machine you can try softening the slime with a hot wet towel-place the towel on the slime for 5-10 minutes then scrape off the soft slime and use the video for additional info.
Repeat as necessary.
Good luck!!!
Katie M as David said get a towel wet (i used hot water)it lay it on there until it softens and scrape. Then keep repeating. I also used the hand steamer to add additional heat and got a fine tooth comb and gently scraped. Im still working on it but its getting there. Even though it is taking forever it sure beats the cost of laying new carpet and hiring a professional who says they cant guarantee anything. Good luck
Jen-
Great advise
Thanks for sharing!!!
Hi I noticed that there is slime on my carpet underneath my bed! It looks very dry! If I use vinegar will it still work? I don’t want to get caught, because vinegar smells! Any ideas? Would really appreciate it!
Vinegar is used to rinse the carpeting after your detergent has been used to break apart or dissolve the dried slime.
If you can't use the vinegar then rinse with warm water. Water is not as effective for rinsing detergents but can be used when necessary.
Good luck
Let us know how it turns out!!
Hi just wondering if any brand of laundry detergent would work?
Hi Karla
It's best to use Woolite. Woolite rinses easily and is an acid detergent which helps prevent yellowing & browning on natural fibers.
If you use an alkaline detergents make sure you rinse with white vinegar/water solution to help knock down the pH.
Good Luck!!
David Mavilio thanks for reply 👍
I ended up using listerine (mouth wash) haha it works wonders
Thanks for letting us know the problem is solved..
Now your carpeting is Minty Fresh!!! :))
David Mavilio haha sure is👍
My niece has a glob of putty in her room. I read somewhere else that putting ice cubes in it to get it cold may help to get the main part off. Have you tried this? Do you think it will work or make it worse?
It may work-i don't think it will do any harm
Try using compressed air in a can (used for cleaning electronics)
Vacuum lose particles up before using any liquids
Good Luck & let us know how it turns out :)
We did try it, it worked pretty well until strands of carpet started coming out when we pulled the putty off. I wouldn't reccomend it if you have to pull hard.
You are correct-If you can't dissolve the putty pulling it will remove carpet tufts.
After trying the water-based detergents try using rubbing alcohol in a small area.
If it seems to work apply it using a cloth...do not pour alcohol on the area because it can dissolved the latex backing of the carpet.
Good Luck
i have a problem. i have a fabric couch and it has light purple slime on it. very hard and has been there for about a year. its on top of the couch but not inside of it i don’t think
Hi...if the slime is extremely hard use hot water and allow the detergent to sit on the slime for longer. This should help to liquify it. repeat if nec.
Good luck
Hey David, Thanks for the video! I am a landlord and have tenants that just moved out, leaving deposits of gum that was spat out onto the carpet and then walked on for months and slime of various colors everywhere throughout the entire house. The consistency of the slime is so hard that it is one unbendable solid piece and difficult to break apart. At this point, I'm trying to cut it out of the carpet without leaving a hole since this seems to be the only option. Can using this procedure make it worse (as in not working) but then make it softer so that I can't get it out with scissors? I already have to replace the carpet in the backroom because it is white and large stains of pink slime (each approx. 12 x 14 inches) have destroyed it and I was told by more than one carpet cleaning agency that both the red and pink coloration have acid in them that destroys the carpet and gets inside the fibers so it will not come up. Help!!
Hi Pamela
We plan on another video soon for just this concern: Old, hardened slime.
Try this: Instead of Woolite use Sudsy Ammonia and put it in a hot pot (Proctor Silex® Hot Pot in White) dip a terry towel in and place the terry on the slime for 10-15 minutes
This should soften the slime enough to chip it away the fibers.
Use a wet/dry vacuum to pull the wet pieces away also.
*Sudsy ammonia is difficult to rinse out of the carpet.
Let us know how it turns out.
Good luck!!
Anything is possible
I always see people recommend vinegar for stains. Idk if i am doing something wrong but vinegar never removes my stains it just leaves a nasty smell for weeks. Is that normal or am i buying the wrong vinegar?
Hi Jennifer-
White vinegar works very well as a rinse. After detergents are used to loosen soils rinsing with vinegar helps remove soap residue and leaves the fabric or carpet with a good "hand" as well as promotes dye stability (colors won't run).
Vinegar won't necessarily remove "stains" but can help remove dirt and some sugary spills.
Also-using vinegar usually ensures that you won't do any harm to the colors even if the original substances isn't removed.
Smelling for weeks is very unusual-cut it 1:1 with water.
I hope this helps!!
Mine was extra crusty. So I kind of ruined my carpet, but I know how to patch!
It's always wise to have an alternative plan :)
i have black hair glue on my carpet that looks just like the carpet in this video...i’ve tried dish soap and acetone, will this work for hardened hair glue that is not waterproof?
Hi Kim-sorry for delayed response:
Hair glue is not water soluble so this process using Woolite will not work.
Any laundry soap or dish detergent also won't work.
Acetone can be dangerous in the wrong hands-please be careful!
There are petroleum solvents that "might" help but are also dangerous.
I would contact a professional who knows how to safely clean carpet.
Good luck-let us know how it turns out!!
Thank you
You are very welcome-
Feel free to share the video if friends or family run in to the same problem :)
Just to let you know, this tip helped! Although I used stain remover and it got the color completely out at the end! Thanks again!
Hi Rose
Thank you
We always love hearing that it worked for you
I think it was carbonated lemon water that crystalized on my shorter carpet a month ago. Think I'll be alright?
Not sure what you mean by shorter carpet but the principles are the same.
Give it a try and me know how it turns out-Good Luck!
That carpet definitely isn't hurting as much as it was. Much appreciated!
Great to hear...I'm glad it worked out!
Amazing video!
Thank you-We appreciate you watching it!!
Very best to you!
Does it work on crazy aaron's thinking putty
Hi
We haven’t tried it on that
Is that product like silly putty???
@@DavidMavilio i thinks it like silly putty
It might work on silly putty, make sure the liquids you use are on the hotter side though
Let us know how it works for you-
@@DavidMavilio i can't really but so far I used a mix of warm water and some safe dishes soap without bleach but it took forever. If you can do a video of how to remove crazy aaron's thinking putty that would be so awesome
Hi
We'll definitely consider it ☺
Love your accent
I have an accent ???? :)
:D yeah, you must be from the northeast somewhere. I'm from the northwest, so it's noticeable to me. Sounds great! 😊
Boston!!
Yes! That was my first guess. The way you said "carpet".
Caaaaapet :)
Does it have to be woolite detergent or can it be a different detergent
Hi Nova
Woolite has proven to be one of the safest products over many years. There are others on the market which can do the job but you must be careful to use a product that will not harm what you are trying to clean. On wool, silk and other natural fibers stick with Woolite. Some synthetics you can try more aggressive detergents or add a small amount of clear or sudsy ammonia to the Woolite. Always make sure to rinse with white vinegar.
I hope this helps!!
I used Method laundry detergent on my car's dark gray floor matt with success.
HI Christine-I'm glad it worked...make sure to rinse well or the sticky soap residue will attract dirt the way chewing gum gets dirty when thrown on the sidewalk, over time.
can i use any other detergent or does it have to be Woolite?
Hi Milena-
Woolite is by far the best home detergent to use.
Dish detergent can be used, but sparingly. Dish detergent is more difficult to rinse and rinsing is very important.
Laundry detergent is a last resort. There are additives in laundry detergent that can harm carpet fibers.
Good Luck!!!
Thank you !!!
Very Welcome
Thank. U so much!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Rossana
You are very welcome
I glad you found the video helpful!!
White Vinegar 🤔 inside the Peroxide Bottle?
no
New subscriber
Welcome...
Any cleaning issues you want us to explore????
My carpet just got replaced with hardwood, and so did my parents so I can’t try it, but thanks anyways!
You are very welcome-
The process works on area rugs as well ☺
What abt if it's snail slime,how do you take that out of the carpet?..
Hi
Use the same process.
Make sure to use peroxide as a last step to help with the odor.
Mines been sitting for 7 years and I can’t get it offfffffffff
Hi Emily-
The stronger the detergent and hotter the water the more likely the slime can be removed. But, the greater the risk to the carpet backing.
Sometimes we use this technique:
Put a wet, hot hand towel on the slime and leave it for 10-20 minutes then try to lose the slime with a spoon.
Keep trying this until the "chunky" parts can be removed then add the Woolite solution, agitate it and use wet vacuum to pull up liquid slime.
It if you want a more aggressive detergent use "sudsy ammonia" instead of Woolite...but ammonia is more difficult to rinse.
Try the hot wet towel method several times if necessary.
There are dry cleaning solvents that may also help but these liquids are flammable and dangerous to breathe. I don't recommend using them.
Good Luck!!
Thats funny
There is still a horrible stain at the end of this video! Just a tip... Add a time lapse or before and after shot to show that your technique leads to a CLEAN carpet. I’d be more likely to try it. Instead, I have to spend time searching for a more effective tutorial.
Good Tip!!
will tide work as the detergent?
Please do not use Tide...or any laundry detergent.
Most laundry detergents should not be used to clean carpet. Some may work but many have optical brighteners that are made to help clothing look less dingy. These ingredients can damage carpet fibers.
Use Woolite esp. if the slime is on wool carpeting.
If you need to be more aggressive on synthetic carpet add a very small amount of ammonia to the Woolite solution and make sure to thoroughly rinse with the white vinegar solution.
Good Luck...keep us updated!!
Hi im 10yrs old and I was wondering is it ok to use any kind of Lysol to clean carpets plz get back to asap please ethx for the tips
Please don't use Lysol to clean carpeting. Have your parents watch the video and figure out a solution.
What is the actual solution mixture you’re using please and thanks . I have two daughters who love slime and too many spots I gave up on and really want to get it out! If I don’t have Woolite is there a substitute ?
When using Woolite, mix it according to directions on bottle.
Usually a cap full per 1/2 gallon of warm water (hot water if the slime is crusty).
If you don't have Woolite try sudsy amonia but be careful if cleaning any natural fibersb(wool, cotton). Most carpet is synthetic.
We also use Prochem Fine Fabric Shampoo
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Rinsing with All fiber rinse is great if you are dealing with wool fibers amzn.to/2wCno0A
BTW
Check out our How To Library for additional tips:
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Good luck
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Can I remove it from my car back seat its fabric
Same cleaning principals apply to auto upholstery.
Let us know how you made out!!!
Does any detergent work!
Hi-
We prefer Woolite for most residential uses. Woolite is acidic which makes the detergent easier to rinse and prevents browning.
If you need a more aggressive solution heat the detergent or apply it multiple times.
Good Luck!
What do you mix the wollite with? Water? What ratio? He said mix according to directions but I can’t find it anywhere
Hi Jason-
Usually the directions are on the Woolite container-
We recommend 2 ounces per half gallon of water.
Mix into a froth and use the foam on the slime.
Some people make the mixture more concentrated but this will make the solution harder to rinse out of the carpet.
Good Luck!!
David Mavilio , thank you! After I wrote the comment I saw your other video and thought that is what I need to do. I appreciate the reply
Happy to help when i can
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Ok so it had been on there three days you slime on my daughter's carpet cleaning n her room that had been there much longer prob closer to a month it was behind her bed how do I get that uo
Hi
Try using the same techniques but make the water/detergent solution hotter......allow the solution to remain on the slime longer.
Doing this multiple times may be necessary.
Coming soon: A video using more heat and alternative detergents for imbedded slime.
Does this process work on car upholstery as well?
Hello,
This process can work on auto upholstery as well as residential upholstered furniture that is "wet" cleanable.
With cars make sure to thoroughly rinse the area and do not close the windows until the upholstery has completely dried.
Good Luck!
I've got a big problem white fern whitin my green jacket is 7months covered (white fern with pink slimy )it is now hard ,stifflike a rock and won't go away !How to remove it from ferny part that won't effect green outside of my jacket hood ?Please help or I will be whiteout winter jacket and my mom will be very angry .PLEASE HELP ME!
Not sure what the concerns is....
Is it slime on a jacket?
If so take it to a trusted garment cleaner usually is best
David Mavilio Thanks for helping me I hope it will work just fine
Can I use something instead of hydrogen peroxide
Hello,
Hydrogen peroxide is a relatively safe oxygen bleach. There are stronger oxygen bleaches but be careful not to bleach the color out of the carpeting. Sally's beauty supply stores carry 20, 30 & 40 volume peroxides........but be careful!!!
Good luck and wear latex gloves if you use a strong oxygen bleach
Ok, thanks for the help
Thanks Woburn,mass from natick mass.
Very Welcome Natick MA !!
Hi will you comment the steps so that I dont have to watch the video over and over again?
Hi
Thanks for your comment.
Look in the description under the video...the comment section. The steps are listed-I hope this helps. We try to make the process as clear as possible. Let us know if you need anything else.
Good Luck!!!
Sadly it didn’t work and now I have a big whole in the carpet due to it being stuck onto the fibers all the way until the bottom
Sorry to hear it didn't work.
As we always say: Don't be too aggressive with the spot/stain removal.
Call a professional in your area who might be able to "patch" the area with the slime.
Good Luck!
What about crusty slime in a child's hair? My 3 year old autistic son somehow managed to sleep on his brothers new slime. He has very thick curly hair and it's matted in there. Idk how I'm going to pull this off. He CANNOT stand water anywhere near his face. This is going to be about as much fun as trying to wrestle a grizzly bear. Y'all remember me in your prayers! 😳
I’m sorry to hear about this
Maybe try using ice cubes to freeze the slime then break it into small pieces
Good luck
i’m late but peanut butter works well just put it in and wash it out
Yoy dont need all this all you need is toothpaste and a rag and to get rid of the smell use lotion
Ok, everyone has their favorite method
How do you get red slime out with toothpaste??
Is a vacuum necessary?
Hi Mari....The vacuum is necessary so that the soap residue and loosened slime can be pull out of the carpet. Also-when using the rinse, without the vacuum the carpet would be left with too much water. Make sure to use a vacuum that is "wet" capable
Good Luck!!
David Mavilio oh okay thank you!
Very Welcome-let us know how it turns out :)
yikes. that looks like the thing on my mattress.
It did not work
Hello,
You may have to leave the soap solution on the area longer and use hotter water. Keep gently agitating the area as you flush.
A stronger detergent may be useful but make sure it is safe for the carpet.
Good Luck
Let us know how it turns out....
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