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While making homemade slime for cleaning purposes sounds a little counter-intuitive, it is actually a great way to clean crumbs and bits out of tight and hard-to-reach places. Not only is it good for cleaning, you can also have a great time making and playing with it too.
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Combine Borax and 1 cup of water in one bowl. Stir well to allow the Borax to fully dissolve.
Mix 1 4 oz. bottle of Elmer’s glue, ½ cup of water and 8 drops of food coloring in the second bowl.- Stir until color is completely blended.
Advertisement- Pour the Borax and water mixture into the glue/food coloring bowl.
- Knead the mixture with your hands. Since the food coloring could discolor your hands you may want to consider using plastic gloves for this step.
- Mix and knead with your hands until the mixture clumps together.
- Pour any remaining liquid down the drain.
- Keep kneading dough until it is no longer wet and gooey or sticks to your hands.
Press fresh slime into areas like keyboards or air vents in your car or home to trap dust and dirt particles.- Store in large plastic bag for future use.
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhat if I don't have Elmer's Glue? Can I use a different kind of glue?
Community AnswerYou can use clear glue, or any type of liquid craft glue. If you use a glue stick you will have to microwave it. - QuestionWhat should I do if I don't have Borax or Tide or liquid starch?
Community AnswerIf you don't have those items, you could mix 1/4 cup of shampoo and 1/2 tsp of table salt. Put it in the freezer for 15 minutes, but don't let it freeze. - QuestionCan I make this with shampoo?Community AnswerYes, but it will be very soapy, and you can't stretch it or play with it. If you leave it out for more than a minute, it will turn into liquid again.
Things You’ll Need
- 1 tsp. Borax
- Elmer’s glue (4 oz.)
- 8 drops of food color
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 bowls
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Plastic bag (gallon sized)
Tips
- Once you’ve used the slime as a cleaning agent it will no longer be of future use.Thanks
- Keep slime out of the reach of children and pets and always supervise children while they are playing with the slime.Thanks
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