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Help cleaning thermal paste out of CPU socket

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So a few days ago I was putting my CPU into my new motherboard. I accidentally applied to much silver thermal compound(conductive) and I ended up having it dribble down the sides. I decided it would be easier to clean my CPU if I took it out. When I pulled my CPU out of it's socket some of the thermal compound fell onto the socket. I went to the store and go some 91% isopropyl alcohol l. I used...

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