Plumber's putty is also easier to clean than silicone, because it does not stick to hands and requires no additional tools. Applying silicone can get messy, so many contractors carry additional products to make the application easier, such as a caulking gun or a silicone spray. In contrast, ...
If the plumber’s putty proves too stubborn to be removed using the above method, try softening it by adding heat. If you have a heat gun, use this on excess beads of the substance before attempting to scrape it away with a putty knife or scraper. If this does not work or you do ...