# How to Get Silly String Off the Ceiling
Silly String is a plastic polymer that is propelled as a liquid through an aerosol can. Once the solvent inside the can is introduced to air, it quickly diminishes, leaving behind the hardened plastic that is delightful to play with, but a pain to clean up. After the string stops flying, you are left with a messy goo that sticks to every surface, including your ceiling. It is crucial to remove the Silly String from your ceiling as quickly as possible to prevent permanent staining.
Things You'll Need
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon oxygen bleach powder
- Soft cloths
Instructions
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Pull the Silly String off the ceiling with your fingers. Avoid scraping the Silly String or picking at it with your fingernails to prevent damaging the ceiling’s surface or paint.
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Create a mixture of one-half cup white vinegar, one-half cup water and 1 tablespoon oxygen bleach. Stir the ingredients until the powdered oxygen bleach is completely dissolved.
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Dampen a soft cloth with the mixture and dab at the Silly String stains. Do not work the white vinegar mixture into the stains to prevent damaging the ceiling’s surface or paint.
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Dab at the ceiling with a damp soft cloth to remove the vinegar mixture.
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