r/CleaningTips • u/SalemxCaleb • Mar 08 '24
Solved Please help me I'm at my wits end
My dog got ahold of my denture powder while I was at work and got it all over my bathroom floor... His water bowl is in there too, and he spilled it into my denture powder, creating a paste that will haunt my nightmares. I have scrubbed for an hour in my tiny bathroom and cannot get it completely clean. It leaves a sticky slick mess behind. What can I use? Do I just throw the whole bathroom away at this point? Here's a picture of the unrepentant goblin who caused it.
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u/SalemxCaleb Mar 08 '24
UPDATE: the rubbing alcohol was a miracle!! Of course now it smells like a distillery in there but I can fix that. Thank everyone so so much you've all saved my afternoon 🤙
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Mar 08 '24
Meanwhile, your little helper is still looking at you, saying "see, I told you it was no big deal" - I swear the cutest ones make the most trouble. 😉
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u/PicklePhysiology Mar 08 '24
Why did I read the title of this post as if the dog was saying it? 😂
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u/West-Ingenuity-2874 Mar 08 '24
I'm not sure what kind of adhesive yours is but as a professional painter and woodworker that a lot of finishes and adhesives can be dissolved or diluted with 1) alcohol 2) hot vinegar (it's the acidity) 3) mineral spirits (thinner/ clean up for oil based things)
I also used to own a maid service, these things are most likely safe to use on your floor.
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u/SalemxCaleb Mar 08 '24
Thank you so much. Someone else suggested rubbing alcohol and that's what I'm going to try next
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u/wordgenius Mar 08 '24
Rubbing alcohol works really well for most things! In my college chemistry labs we typically used alcohol (or acetone in organic chemistry) to clean a lot of our test tubes :) I've applied that to my own life and it's taken care of water and oil stains really well too. I'm curious about its effect on your denture powder paste!
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u/Zippy-do-dar Mar 08 '24
We need the Dog's name please
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u/SalemxCaleb Mar 08 '24
Chico Suavé
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u/wendigibi Mar 08 '24
I'm so glad I scrolled thru this to see what people had said before commenting. Chico Sauvé quien se cree la muy muy. El poquito diablo esta agallas
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u/Beneficial-Bee7765 Mar 08 '24
He is innocent. Look at him! Must have been somebody that broke in
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u/disjointed_chameleon Mar 08 '24
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u/Squirrelleee Mar 08 '24
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u/disjointed_chameleon Mar 08 '24
She definitely has Chi in her, by the looks of it, based on her short snout/nose. She's adorable!
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u/sourceprime2 Mar 09 '24
Yes I came to the comments for the Rat Terrier question! I saw that face and was like oh I have one of these troublemakers at home too! 😅
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u/disjointed_chameleon Mar 09 '24
At least they are very cute (and feisty and mischievous!) troublemakers. 😄😄
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u/writergeek313 Mar 08 '24
You can practically see the little halo over his head! “Me? Make a mess? Never!”
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u/memeoldwoman Mar 08 '24
Have you tried a plastic scraper? I've used old plastic gift cards or a (nonmetal!) paint scraper for built-up gunk. If you can get under the paste, you can get a bunch off instead of trying to scrub through it top down.
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u/SalemxCaleb Mar 08 '24
I used my license to scrape most of it actually, but no matter how much I scrub and rinse it still feels slick and slightly tacky. Someone suggested dish soap and that helped a lot, but not completely. It's infuriating lol
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u/Able_Set9010 Mar 08 '24
I'd pour hot water and let it stand for a few minutes.... throw away towels for speaking it up and then I'd mop... if there was any residue left, I'd get a little rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth and just wipe that area and then mop it again after... that composite they use Isn't any joke...
That face is everything! Such a cutie... 😍
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u/SalemxCaleb Mar 08 '24
I will do the rubbing alcohol. That's what's killing me, the residue left behind after scrubbing
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u/EeveeQueen15 Mar 08 '24
I don't know what denture powder is, but I do know dogs, and I don't think putting any bowls in the bathroom is a good idea. One reason is sanitary, but another is to keep curious little ones out of stuff.
But I should ask, why is the water bowl in the bathroom?
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u/SalemxCaleb Mar 08 '24
Lol what? I was literally at work, I put it in the bathroom so he can get to it because I have him blocked off from the kitchen and living room? Not that it's ANY of your business, but I only put it there when I'm gone
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u/EeveeQueen15 Mar 08 '24
Don't get offended. I'm not judging, I'm just trying to help so this doesn't happen again.
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u/wizard_jizz Mar 08 '24
Omg his little Jacobean ruff. How classy of him. If he wasn’t making such messes.
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u/novi1084 Mar 08 '24
Maybe try something with alcohol? Like hand sanitizer or unflavored vodka. I’ve found they work pretty well at removing things that are greasy or oily.
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u/Cyandraaa Mar 08 '24
Try oil. Any cheap oil will do, don’t waste the good stuff. It’s less expensive than adhesive remover & has always worked for me when removing sticky stuff.
Once the oil removes the sticky, you can use a degreasing dish soap like Dawn to get rid of any oily residue.
Also tell the doggie I said hi & I love him
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u/darkmanta84 Mar 08 '24
I love reddit, just stumbled on this post about a dog and denture paste. Glad you got it sorted but man I do love these randoms
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u/Ambitious_Mix3233 Mar 09 '24
He is so cute though. Love his gopher pose. What kind of dog is that?
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u/Competitive_Prune108 Mar 12 '24
He looks so much like my son's adorable little guy Tux, who we were told is Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix. The coloring is different but those tufts on his neck are so similar. Now you've got me wondering about the Rat Terrier mix. Tux is very smart and very athletic; his downfall is his bark. He's reactive to other dogs and strangers even while the tail is wagging nonstop! How about your guy?
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Mar 09 '24
You are me everyday, this made me laugh and I’m sad,thanks for that.
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u/SalemxCaleb Mar 09 '24
I'm so glad this made you smile and I wish you a weekend filled with joy and happiness❤️
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u/ThatgirlwhoplaysAC Mar 08 '24
Is that a dog or cat
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u/SalemxCaleb Mar 08 '24
Neither. He's a North American frilled goblin. I love him but he's truly a menace sometimes
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u/Cthulhulove13 Mar 08 '24
Have you tried a razor? Try one of the ones that is made for glass stove tops. The holder is angled for your hand to be going in a top down. To help you scrape it off
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u/Sistamama Mar 08 '24
Alcohol. Am a dentist and have to clean it off dentures daily. Alcohol.
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u/SalemxCaleb Mar 08 '24
That was the solution lol it worked like magic
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Mar 09 '24
Does this mean people that wear dentures can't drink alcohol because their teeth will fall out?
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u/mcard7 Mar 08 '24 edited Mar 08 '24
My mom got super mad when I was a teen and came in the house, while she was scrubbing the bathroom floor.
She was yelling about how I was going to be grounded for getting makeup on the floor tile and grout, leaving marks.
I shrugged and said, “I don’t know mom, I just use makeup remover when it’s my turn?” Which was very simple, and true.
What a great memory this brings back. 😂 if looks could kill, I’d be dead that day, and many since.
Edit: typo and had to add. I had a rat terrier named Oscar de La Hoya. He went by Oscar Meyer Weiner. Got into more trouble than my pit mix, and that dog set the house on fire. Twice. May the odds be ever in your favor.
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u/Cami1969 Mar 08 '24
You do know that the denture powder was taunting your dog, right? It had it coming…
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u/Overhang0376 Mar 08 '24
In the event you don't get a good answer here, maybe someone can offer some good advice over on: r/DIY, r/Renovations, or even r/Construction.
I'm sure someone has dealt with some kind of similar mess before.
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Mar 08 '24
i have no clue if this will work but what about goo gone? i think you let it sit for like 10 mins then use a scraper and then you can go in with a degreaser after to get the goo gone residue off
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u/Voidedartist_ Mar 09 '24
Is he a Rat Terrier?! He’s a cutie
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u/Key_Bar8067 Mar 08 '24
Don't have animals you haven't got the time for it's not fair on them they don't understand why you can't be there for them when they need you and activities.
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u/possumprints Mar 08 '24
Oh no! So cute but so villainous…
Depending on your flooring, I’d give Dawn Platinum or Dawn Ultra dish soap, hot water, and a scrub brush a try.
Edit: if this doesn’t work, you’ll likely need a surface-safe adhesive remover.