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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Help?

Any idea how to get Silly Putty off the bottom of a tennis shoe? I've managed to pick off as much as I can. Should I throw it in the freezer? That works for bubble gum, right? I've also seen nail polish remover and olive oil suggested for removing it from hair but I don't know if they will work on a sneaker. Help.


14 comments:

  1. SaraMay 5, 2011, 1:01:00 PM

    Ugh. I hate silly putty.

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  2. AnonymousMay 5, 2011, 1:10:00 PM

    Goo gone!

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  3. JenMay 5, 2011, 2:48:00 PM

    Rubbing alcohol sometimes works to get silly putty off clothing.

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  4. Liza RoseMay 5, 2011, 3:46:00 PM

    I agree with anon: goo gone should work! Good luck!

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  5. Margaret in MinnesotaMay 5, 2011, 4:31:00 PM

    Throw the shoe out and buy a new pair!

    (What? It's Easter. We need to celebrate.)

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  6. Charlotte (WaltzingM)May 5, 2011, 4:33:00 PM

    Except that these are NEW!!! Only a few weeks old! Seriously.

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  7. Margaret in MinnesotaMay 5, 2011, 6:31:00 PM

    Oh. In that case, please disregard my previous (smart-alecky) comment and go with Goo-Gone.

    When in doubt, go with Goo-Gone.

    Got goo?

    Go with Goo-Gone.

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  8. Margaret in MinnesotaMay 5, 2011, 6:32:00 PM

    Yes, I'm feeling a little punchy. You'd think I'd had too much guacamole or something.

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  9. Charlotte (WaltzingM)May 5, 2011, 6:39:00 PM

    You sure it isn't something stronger than guacamole? Like a little tequila snuck in there? :)

    Actually, the goo gone worked! I had to use a toothpick to pick it out of the crevices, but it came off very easily. Thanks all! Margaret, stay away from the lime!

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  10. KCMay 5, 2011, 7:12:00 PM

    I'm late but I always use Goo-Gone for anything like that. I'm glad it worked.

    Margaret, stay away from the limes. Well, I'd be right there with you if my friendly margarita maker were here. :)

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  11. Margaret in MinnesotaMay 5, 2011, 8:34:00 PM

    ACTUALLY...

    This drink is a combination of beer, vodka and lemonade. Here is its official name--you are too much of a lady for me to type it on your blog.

    And before I get judged by any of Charlotte's readers, please know that I am celebrating not just Cinqo de Mayo but also getting Mother's Day cards (and photos!) out to EIGHT DIFFERENT MOMS & GRANDMAS this afternoon. Phew! I made it to the post office within one minute of the guy locking the door.

    I'll stop gloating now... : )

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  12. Margaret in MinnesotaMay 5, 2011, 8:36:00 PM

    Okay, and I also just HAVE to say...

    My word verification was "Kapoop" !

    Tell me that's not funny, please.

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  13. MatthewMay 6, 2011, 9:30:00 AM

    I'm glad the goo gone worked for you. I personaly can't stand the stuf.(gives me a blinding headache)The last time I had to deal with Silly putty I froze it and scraped it off. Another thing you should be aware of: Goo gone is petroleum based. Don't use it on clothing. It will leave a grease stain.

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  14. AnonymousMay 6, 2011, 9:29:00 PM

    I love goo gone so much.

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