Thank you for posting your feedback on DAP Silicone Max. We are sorry to hear about your frustration with this product. DAP Silicone Max is a faster curing, high performance sealant, designed for challenging applications. As indicated on the product package label guidance, as well as supporting product literature: "Clean up excess uncured sealant from surface and tools with mineral spirits. Scrape or cut away excess cured sealant." (signaling that this is not a soap and water clean-up product). Based on your feedback, you may wish to consider an easier to use acrylic-latex (soap and water clean-up formula), such as DAP KWIK SEAL ULTRA. Should you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477.