super glue, page-4

Acetate is virtually the same as "Thinners" used in polishing - oil paints - cleaning up various types of glue spills. You need to test the fabric first with the acetate to see what type of reaction it causes first.


Question: How do I remove super glue or nail glue from clothes?

Nail glue is basically the same chemical formula as super glue. Use the same stain removal steps to remove the glue from clothes, sheets and upholstery fabric.
NOTE: Acetate fabric dissolves in fingernail polish remover or acetone. Triacetate and modacrylic fabrics can also be damaged by acetone or paint thinner. Always read the fiber content labels first! To remove super glue from these fibers, consult a professional dry cleaner.

Answer: Allow the glue to dry before attempting to remove it from fabric. Wet a cotton swap with acetone-based nail polish remover (the more gentle ethyl acetate removers will not work) and test the fabric in a small, inner seam to make sure the nail polish remover does not damage or discolor the material. Working from the outside of the stain to the inside, dab the spot with the swab, letting the swab sit on the spot for a minute or two. Using a dull kitchen knife, scrape away any loose glue. You may need to repeat this process several times from both sides of the stain.

When you feel the glue is gone, treat the area with prewash stain remover and launder according to fabric label directions. Check the stain before placing the garment in the dryer; you may need to retreat. Drying will set the stain and it will be impossible to remove.
If the garment is dry clean only, point out and identify the stain to your professional cleaner. If you are using a home dry cleaning kit, be sure to treat the stain with the provided stain remover before putting the garment in the dryer bag.