10 Feb Removing Different Types of Glue Stains From Clothes and Carpets (Part 3)

Glues are one of the most important and basic tools at homes that have many different uses. But sometimes this important and practical tools stains carpets and clothes. Removing these stains has a special trick that we explained in the previous parts. We have already explained how to remove commercial glue, nails, glossy and hot glue stains. In this section, we will explain how to remove rubber cement and super glue stains.

Removing rubber cement stains

Rubber cement is great for crafts. But it can stain clothes. Don’t rub the stain like other glue. Because it causes the stain to stick to the fabric. This stain is based on protein, which is best washed with a strong detergent at a warm water temperature.

 Materials required

• Stain cleaner or strong laundry detergent
• Distilled white vinegar (for carpets)
• Dishwashing liquid detergent (for carpets)
• Clean cloth (for carpet)
• Dull knife or hard plastic file

Instructions

• Use a dull tool to remove the rubber cement as much as possible.
• Mix a solution of a cup of warm water, a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid detergent and two tablespoons of distilled white vinegar.
• Dip a clean cloth in the solution and rub the spot quickly.
• Wash the stain with a clean cloth soaked in water.
• Dry all carpets or clothes in the open air and repeat the steps if necessary.
• Using a knife, remove the glue from the surface of the fabric as slowly as possible. Wash the area with a stain remover or a small amount of laundry detergent. Then wash in the hottest water approved by the clothing label.

Remove super glue stains

Super glue is similar to nail glue and their staining instructions are similar. Since this method involves acetone, note that some fabrics made from acetate, triacetate, or modacrylic can dissolve in nail polish remover ( acetone ) and have a thinner texture. Even if the garment is just a mixture of acetate, a hole will form and it won’t be repairable. Consult a professional dry cleaner to remove stains from any of these fabrics. This stain is based on chemicals that should be washed with laundry detergent and acetone at water temperature according to the fabric label.

Materials required

• Acetone-based nail polish remover
• cotton swab
• Laundry detergent
• Hot water (for carpets)
• Dishwashing liquid detergent (for carpets)
• Distilled white vinegar (for carpets)
• Clean cloth (for carpet)

Instructions

• Allow the glue to dry completely before removing it.
• Dip one cotton swab into the nail polish remover and apply it on the inner seam to make sure the cleaner doesn’t damage the fabric or change colour.
• To prevent the stain from spreading, pull it from the outside of the stain to the inside with a cotton swab. Use a clean one when transferring glue. You may need to repeat this process on both sides of the fabric.
• Once the glue is removed, apply a little strong detergent to the stain and wash as usual. Check the stain before putting the clothes in the dryer. You may need to repeat the cleaning steps. The high heat of the dryer fixes stains and makes them impossible to remove.

Super glue stuck on the carpet can be removed with the same method of cleaning acetone and cotton. After the glue is removed, mix the solution with a cup of warm water, a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid detergent and two tablespoons of distilled white vinegar. Apply a quick rub to the stain. Then rinse and allow to air dry.

Glue is one of the essential tools for any home that is used to glue materials together or to glue broken pieces. Just as the glue has many benefits, it can also cause harm; For example, when glue spills on clothes or furniture! Spilling glue on clothes can be catastrophic, but not when you know how to clean them.

There’re different types of glues, and removing each of these compounds is different. It’s difficult for beginners to distinguish the type of glue stains. But a skilled laundry technician can identify the glue stain at a glance and choose the best solvent. Therefore, the best solution is to seek the help of a reputable dry cleaner to remove glue stains from clothes. If you don’t have the opportunity or patience to wash your clothes, you can count on the specialized NeatEx team. With the most advanced tools and the latest knowledge, we will deliver your clothes with the best quality as soon as possible.