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Step 4 · Scrape Away Softened Putty

While the putty is still warm and soft from the heat, immediately resume scraping with your plastic putty knife. It should now come off much more easily in larger, gummy pieces. For any extremely stubborn, thin layers, you may carefully use the edge of a utility knife blade. Hold the blade at a very low angle (almost flat) against the porcelain and use a shaving motion to lift the residue. Reheat the putty as needed if it begins to harden again.

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Step 4 · Scrape Away Softened Putty

While the putty is still warm and soft from the heat, immediately resume scraping with your plastic putty knife. It should now come off much more easily in larger, gummy pieces. For any extremely stubborn, thin layers, you may carefully use the edge of a utility knife blade. Hold the blade at a very low angle (almost flat) against the porcelain and use a shaving motion to lift the residue. Reheat the putty as needed if it begins to harden again.

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How to Remove Old, Hardened Plumber's Putty

Step 4 of 6·20 min left

Preparation and Safety
5 mins2 itemsBeginner
Initial Mechanical Removal
5 mins2 itemsIntermediate
Apply Heat to Soften Putty
5 mins2 itemsIntermediate
4
Scrape Away Softened Putty
10 mins3 itemsAdvanced
5
Dissolve Residue with a Solvent
5 mins4 itemsIntermediate
6
Final Cleaning and Inspection
5 mins4 itemsBeginner
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