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Superglue, how can it be removed from clothes? Have tried acetone to no avail.?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I found this on a website, I don't know how you used the acetone, but this might help?

    Removing Super Glue

    Super Glue is renowned the world over for the strength of its bonds, its versatility of use, and easy application. Whether a hole needs a seal or a crack needs repairing, Super Glue is the first thing that craftspersons, hobbyists, and contractors use for all their construction or repair needs.

    Because Super Glue is so strong and bonds so fast, some people may find that they have accidentally glued two fingers together, or found that that small piece of balsa wood or plastic from a model they were building has completely bonded to their skin! Not to worry, for even though Super Glue is incredibly strong, it has one weakness: acetone.

    Acetone is often found in household nail polish remover, and a small amount on the end of a Q-tip or cotton swab applied directly to the glue should dissolve the bond without damaging the skin. Be very cautious in gently peeling the skin apart as in removing a bandage from the skin; pulling the skin apart may rip the skin! Read the label to make sure that the remover actually contains acetone, as more and more manufacturers are turning away from the chemical because of the growing popularity of acrylic nails (which are loosened by acetone).

    Be careful - straight acetone will discolor a number of fabrics and can mar the finish of laminated counter tops (mainly the darker colored ones). Straight Acetone defats the skin; wash with soap and water after use and apply hand lotion to replenish the skin and remove any dryness effects. Use acetone sparingly and cautiously with these tips in the following situations:

    * Clothing/Fabrics

    Use acetone and an old toothbrush, reapplying the acetone a number of times and brushing to remove it layer-by-layer. Work on outside and then on inside. May not come off entirely.

    * Counters, tables, floors, etc.

    Use acetone to soften glue and then start working at the glue. Brush, scrape, shave, peel, sand or whatever mechanical means is available to work the glue off. Reapply acetone and continue to work at the glue.

    * Glass

    Standard Super Glue is not recommended to be used for glass bonding applications. If bonded, soak in water until parts come apart.

  • 1 decade ago

    sounds silly but have you tried nail varnish remover? My partner was supergluing something on the work top in the kitchen and accidently spilt a little bit so i tried nail polish remover and it worked! dont know about clothes but its worth a shot? good luck

  • 1 decade ago

    Use water.

  • 1 decade ago

    wash it on a hot wash

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  • 1 decade ago

    try peroxide

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