What to Do When Car Cleaning Putty Becomes Thin?

[DelTyler]

You can leave it for a while to let the moisture evaporate, then use a hairdryer to dry it. Soak it in gasoline and rub it off.

[SpencerLee]

I just used cleaning putty to clean the crevices of my car's interior, but found it became thin, sticky, and hard to use. This is mainly due to heat or moisture absorption, such as being parked under the sun for too long or accidentally getting wet. I'd suggest you air-dry it first by spreading it out in a ventilated, dry place for a few hours to let the moisture evaporate. If that doesn’t work, refrigerate it for a few minutes—don’t leave it too long to avoid hardening. Check if any stains got mixed in, clean them off, and try again. For storage, keep it sealed in a cool place like the glove compartment or under the trunk. When this happened to me, I just replaced it to avoid hassle. Cleaning putty works well for air vents and dashboards, but if it thins out, it loses its dust-absorbing effectiveness, so handle it promptly. Regularly replacing such cleaning tools is important to protect your car’s interior.