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removing glue from clothes

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NEWBIE_SHOPPAHOLIC
NEWBIE_SHOPPAHOLIC Posts: 146 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Has anyone got any tips on how to remove super glue from clothing?
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  • ancasta_2
    ancasta_2 Posts: 951 Forumite
    I use nail varnish remover on some items of fabric, grease proof and an iron on some or just pick it off if it is hard.

    I use superglue alot in my extension business and im forever sticking my fingers together
  • NEWBIE_SHOPPAHOLIC
    NEWBIE_SHOPPAHOLIC Posts: 146 Forumite
    Thanks Anacasta, what do you think will be best for t-shirt fabric, as I dont want to make a hole by picking the glue off?
  • ancasta_2
    ancasta_2 Posts: 951 Forumite
    i'd do a small test somewhere unnoticable with nail varnish remover and then if it doesnt fade the fabric, try it on the big splodge
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    There's actually a purpose made superglue solvent that you should be able to find at any hardware store. Some chemists too.

    HTH
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  • NEWBIE_SHOPPAHOLIC
    NEWBIE_SHOPPAHOLIC Posts: 146 Forumite
    thanks squeeky!
  • squeaky
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    You're welcome. :) If you use the solvent remember to do a test on an inner seam somewhere out of sight to make sure it doesn't affect colours etc.
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  • mink35
    mink35 Posts: 6,068 Forumite
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    Typical!

    First day back at school and dopey daughter sat in glue :rolleyes:

    Black trousers + white pritt-stick type glue = problem! I've washed em on a cool wash and it's still there.

    Anyone have a pain-free solution :D

    (and Squeaky - I've done a search AND looked in the mega-indexed thread thingy ;) )
    Mink
  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
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    If you have any household cleaner that has oil of orange in it then you could try that - it may dissolve the glue.

    Failing that - then a Stain Devil for glue.
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  • mink35
    mink35 Posts: 6,068 Forumite
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    Tried the orange stuff Elona, thanks, but unfortunately it didn't work. Nail varnish remover did the trick in the end
    Mink
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    mink35 wrote:
    (and Squeaky - I've done a search AND looked in the mega-indexed thread thingy ;) )
    I don't wite all that link stuff just for all you old hands but for new readers who may never have seen it before. :)

    So instead of saying "check the "whatever" Index" I point to it thoroughly to help other readers of the thread out :p;):):D

    There are glue removing tips in the MEGA Index. None directly relating to pritt sticks, as I recall, but what the heck - there might have been something there to help :)
    Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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