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If you have wondered how to remove super glue on clothes, read on to find the secrets to success. Most glues can be removed from fabric relatively easily with the right methods.
It’s a shock when you see some spilled super glue on your clothing or shoes. But it’s often possible to remove super glue from fabric if you know how. Really, just a few household items are needed.
The best way to remove super glue from fabric is while the glue is still wet. Many times, super glue can be removed from jeans and other clothing by just using soap water. Immerse the garment in warm soapy water and scrub the affected area with an old washcloth or towel.
The same is true of most shoes. If you want to remove super glue from shoes, try putting them in a bowl of soapy water and scrubbing with an old toothbrush or something similar.
If the glue has already dried, you will need some other items. Gather a tool for scraping, some acetone or nail polish remover, and a clean cloth. The scraping tool should be clean and not too sharp so as not to cut or fray the fabric. The back edge of a butter knife or a spoon might work well.
To remove dried super glue from fabric, follow this procedure:
With some fabrics, it may be better to let the super glue dry before trying to remove it. When working with loose knit fabrics, for instance, trying to remove wet glue might spread it into the fabric, making it harder to remove. Allow it to dry on the surface, then peel it away.
If you want a shortcut to removing super glue from fabric, or if you have a particularly stubborn case, try Loctite Glue Remover. It removes glue spills and drips and badly bonded items (including fingers).
Better yet, avoid most spills with a good glue dispenser. Loctite Super Glue Control not only forms a strong, fast-drying bond, but it comes in a unique easy-grip squeeze dispenser that allows you to put the glue precisely where you want it.
