HELP - Broken Squeeze Ball Mess

April 12, 2009 2:55 PM

One of my kids broke a Color Change Squeeze Ball and whatever is inside it shot out all over the couch and rug. Does anyone know what this stuff is and how to clean it?
posted by qldaddy to Home & Garden (4 answers total)

I have no idea what the substance is but it left a faint but permanent stain on my khaki work pants.
posted by Neofelis at 3:15 PM on April 12, 2009

I'm not sure what the consistency of the particular gel you are dealing with it (I assume it's something paraffin-based), but I have had good results removing Silly Putty from carpets with Goo Gone.
posted by halogen at 4:33 PM on April 12, 2009

I too have no idea what space age polymer is inside. However, I can report that the stain on my office carpet came out with the routine professional carpet cleaning. You may have some luck with a carpet cleaning spray like Resolve.
posted by annaramma at 4:37 PM on April 12, 2009

white vinegar is often helpful in de-gelling gels. I'd try wetting it with vinegar and blotting it with paper towel. Don't rub though.
posted by midwestguy at 11:08 AM on April 13, 2009