[QUOTE=charlottequilts;7688963]Ha. Well, that would put it ahead of the water

The water soluable stabilizer needs to be disolved completely in water before you send it down the drain. Some people get plumbing problems because it can stick to the walls of the drain. The slimy stuff is simply undisolved stabilizer. It does wash away, not rinse away. It disolves best with a lot of water, warmer temperatures, and some gentle agitation. You'll know it has not washed out because the fabric you used it with will feel stiff when dry. It is a starch like substance basically.