Sounds like the problem I had when I mistakenly used dish washing soap in my dish washer! Noticed the problem when I saw my Molly cat sitting in front of it, looking first left then right. Then I saw the bubbles come out both sides. Mama, never thought I'd get all the soap & suds out!!
I couldn't but I wonder if you would have had quicker clean-up using dry paper towels or cloth towels? Both could have been re-used for the next soapy cleaning job. ??