You don't have to use soapy water to get the sugar off- in my experience it just melted away.
Also, I made my own at home, and I don't think it ever got to the "hardball" stage- when it's in the jar, it's still kinda gooey when I poke at it (it also sticks to my finger). What texture is it supposed to be when thoroughly cooled?
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