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    Should I wash the clothes in a warm or cold setting?
    Raymond Chiu
    House Cleaning Professional
    Raymond Chiu is the owner of Maid Sailors Cleaning Service, offering affordable residential and office cleaning services. Since its founding in 2014 in New York City, Maid Sailors has expanded to several cities, including Boston, Chicago, and Austin. The company has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable and best cleaning services in the industry.
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    After removing most of the putty, wash the clothing in warm water. Warm water helps break down any leftover putty and makes your detergent work better. Use your usual detergent, and before drying, check to see if the stain is gone. Don’t use the dryer until the spot is completely clean, as the heat can further set the stain. If the stain isn’t fully gone, repeat the treatment and wash again. Avoid cold water because it doesn’t remove the oils in silly putty well, making it harder to get the stain out. Warm water works best to fully clean it.
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    What should I do if I don't have alcohol?
    LunarEclipse
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    Go to your garage and see if you have any WD-40. If not, there is an alternate method of freezing the fabric.
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    The putty is on my blanket, and it's been there for several months. Will these methods work?
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    Yes, these methods should work, regardless of how long the silly putty has been stuck.
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    The putty is on my blanket, and it's been there for several months and still won't come off. Will these methods work?
    Community Answer
    Try pouring some hot/boiling water on it.
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    I've read that alcohol can bleach fabric, the putty is on a (new) and fine dress in a dark color. I'm worried that the alcohol will bleach the area. Do you know how likely this is?
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    From experience, the worst the bleach will do is make that spot slightly lighter. If the dress is a dark red, blue, black, etc. it shouldn't do too much.
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