Slime Care Info

Fixing Melted Slime

Slime melting is a natural process and can be easily fixed with the borax powder included in your order. Borax powder is not edible and should not be consumed. 

Slime activator is a solution that helps turn sticky or melted slime back into a firmer, holdable texture. It consists of a small amount of borax powder (sodium borate) dissolved in water. When a small amount of solution is mixed with slime, the borax causes the glue in the slime to bond together more tightly, resulting in a less sticky consistency. Use the activator sparingly—a few drops at a time! Adding too much can make the slime stiff or crumbly.

 

Follow these steps to make your borax powder into activator solution:

How to Make Slime Activator

1️⃣ Dissolve Borax: Pour the borax powder from the provided baggie into a cup or bowl.
2️⃣ Add Water: Mix in 1/2 cup of warm or hot water until mix until the borax is completely dissolved.
3️⃣ Activate Your Slime: Add a few drops of the solution to your melted slime. Knead and stretch it to fully incorporate. Repeat as needed but avoid using too much to prevent hardening. If you accidentally overactivated the slime, it will melt back to a softer consistency over time. You can help speed up this process by holding the slime and using the heat from your hands to slowly melt it.
4️⃣ Store Safely: Keep any leftover activator in a labeled container for future use. Remember, borax is not safe for consumption, so store it carefully.

Tips for Slime Maintenance

💧 Wash Your Hands
Clean hands keep your slime less sticky and more fun to play with! Oils and dirt from unwashed hands can make slime feel more "oily" or "wet".

🔄 Inflating & Deflating Slime
It’s normal for slime to inflate with air bubbles during play and deflate as the bubbles escape. This is all part of the slime experience! T inflate, pull and stretch your slime to help incorporate air bubble into the slime. To help it deflate, start by squeezing out as much of the air bubbles in your slime as you can. 

🫙 Prevent Drying
Always store your slime in the airtight container provided. Make sure it’s fully closed after each use to prevent it from drying out. If you inflated your slime or it does not fit back into the container for any reason, closing it in a Ziplock or airtight bag is a great temporary solution until the slime goes back to its original size. 

⚠️ Play Safely
Keep slime away from hair, clothing, carpet, and porous surfaces. To remove slime from carpet, hair, or clothes, first scrape off as much slime as possible with your hands or a tool. Mix equal parts white vinegar and warm water, then pour or spray it onto the stain. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to soften the slime, then blot the area with a clean cloth, working from the edges inward. Rinse with warm water and blot dry with a towel. Repeat if needed, and vacuum the area once dry to restore the carpet’s texture.

☀️ Avoid Heat
Slime melts when exposed to sunlight, heat, or body warmth for too long. Keep it in a cool place and have activator handy if it becomes sticky. Quick tip: when playing with slime, play with fast motions and avoid letting the slime sit in the palm of your hands as your hands release a lot of body heat.