However, you may find yourself staring down at a slimymess on your carpetfrom time to time.

Learn how to get slime out of carpet and other fabrics with these simple steps.

First, this will make the spot less challenging to clean.

Scraping up slime off of the carpet

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Additionally, it will also prevent the carpet from gettingdeeper stainsas the slime sits.

Try not to press too hardyou dont want to push the slime even deeper into the carpet fibers.

Grab a spray bottle and mix one part water with two partswhite vinegar.

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Spray the Slime Spot

Spray the stain with your vinegar solution.

Let it sit for five to ten minutes, allowing the acidic vinegar to dissolve the slime.

Spray the stain more if needed.

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Gently blot the stain to pick up the rest of the slime.

If you still smell vinegar, grab a fresh rag and blot the spot with water to rinse.

Run Over the Spot With a Vacuum

Vacuumover the spot to pick up any loose bits.

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This will also help to dry out and fluff up your carpet so it’s restored to normal.

Ice cubes:This method works best if the slime stain is fresh.

Place ice cubes on the slime for 10-15 minutes to freeze it.

Scooping up excess slime from the carpet

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Once the slime hardens, use a butter knife or spoon to gently scrape the slime from the carpet.

Dish soap:Remove the excess slime with a spoon or butter knife.

Mix a few drops ofdish soapwith warm water in a spray bottle.

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Spray the mixture onto the stain and let it sit for two minutes.

Then, spray the stain again and blot with a cloth to remove the remaining slime.

Club soda:Remove the excess slime.

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Then, pour club soda on the stain and wait 5-10 minutes.

Blot with a cloth.

Goo Gone:Remove the excess slime.

Blotting up the remaining stain with a cloth

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Apply Goo Gone to the stain and dab with a cloth.

Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.

Repeat if needed or finish by going over the stain with a vacuum to pick up any remaining particles.

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confirm to blot the stain instead of rubbing or wiping it to avoid damage to your carpet.

Dish soap is an effective cleaning agent to remove slime.

White vinegar or dish soap are the two best methods for getting slime out of clothing.

Mix white vinegar and water and spray the solution on the slime stain.

Blot with a cloth.

To use dish soap, pour 1-2 drops on the stain and blot with a wet cloth.