How to remove Slime from Brick
First 60 seconds
The first sixty seconds decide how this turns out. Scrape away the excess slime from the brick, lifting solids off the surface without pressing them further in. A glue-and-borax polymer that behaves like a rubbery gum and lifts best once hardened by cold, and a fired clay material porous enough to pull stains in deep if they are left to soak.
What you'll need
- Ice cubes
- A dull knife or old gift card
- Rubbing alcohol
Step by step
- Gather your materials before you start — set out everything so you are not searching mid-treatment.
- Ice cubes: hold ice in a bag against the spot to harden it.
- A dull knife or old gift card: scrape gently at a low angle, never digging in.
- Rubbing alcohol: dab with alcohol on a cotton pad, working from the edge in.
- Rinse and blot dry with a clean cloth, then press with dry towels and change them until no more transfers onto the towel.
Do not do this
- Warm water. It softens the material instead of hardening it for removal.
- Pulling or picking at fibers. This can tear delicate weaves.
Common questions
Can I use hot water to remove slime from brick?
Hot water is not usually necessary, but on brick it is safer to stay with cool water regardless, since a fired clay material porous enough to pull stains in deep if they are left to soak.
Is it safe to scrub the stain out?
Scrubbing usually makes things worse. Blot or lift instead of rubbing, working from the outer edge inward so the stain does not spread.
What if the slime stain has already dried?
A dried stain takes longer and may need repeated treatments, but the same agents still work — just re-wet the area gently first to reactivate the stain before treating it.