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Silly Putty is a fun and engaging toy that keeps children entertained. Sebastian Condrea / Getty ImagesThe creation of one of the most popular toys in history was a mix of accident, innovation, and entrepreneurship. In 1943, James Wright, working for General Electric on a government contract, accidentally mixed boric acid into silicone oil. The result was a goo that stretched and bounced more than rubber, and even replicated newspaper prints. Initially named "nutty putty," it had no practical application and wasn't a rubber substitute. In 1949, Hodgson, an unemployed advertising agent, saw it used as entertainment at a party and decided it would make an excellent toy. He purchased the production rights from GE and rebranded it as "Silly Putty." The rest is history [source: MIT].
Now, let's explore how to get Silly Putty out of your clothes.
Required materials:
- Blunt knife
- Liquid dish soap
- WD-40
- Rubbing alcohol
- Cotton swabs
- Soft cloth
Follow these steps:
- Use the knife to gently scrape off as much Silly Putty as you can.
- Spray the remaining putty with WD-40 and let it sit for a few minutes.
- Scrape off any excess Silly Putty using the knife again.
- Spray WD-40 on the area once more.
- Use a cotton swab to gently wipe off the stain.
- Soak a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol and blot it on any remaining stain, then rinse off the alcohol.
- Apply some liquid dish soap to a damp cloth and use it to wipe away any residue or remaining stain [source: Crayola].
