Luckily, it’s possible to remove dried caulk with a simple method that involves freezing the garment.

Keep scrolling to learn how to get caulk out of clothes in three easy ways.

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Similar to removing other sticky items from clothes, freezing does the trick.

Place an ice cube in a sealed bag and press it onto the dry caulk until it becomes stiff.

Scrape off the caulk, apply rubbing alcohol, blot with a microfiber towel, and wash as normal.

Using a damp microfiber cloth to remove caulk stains from clothing

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Tips for Removing Caulk Out of Clothes

Rubbing alcohol is effective in dissolving dried caulk on clothes.

Before you apply it, freeze the garment to harden the caulk.

It can also be used to remove silicone caulk from clothes after you have already applied an adhesive remover.

Scraping dried caulk off of clothing with a dull knife

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Placing a bag of ice on the caulk stain to freeze it

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Caulk stain on clothes

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