How to remove super glue from clothes

With our simple guide, it’s easy to remove super glue from clothes

We don’t always prepare for repair jobs as well as we should. Real life can be busy — and when we’re rushing through a quick fix, it’s easy to skip important steps. Sometimes that means repairing the broken item… and accidentally getting glue on your clothes too.

Picture the scene: you’re rushing through a simple repair job, perhaps replacing the batteries in your TV remote when the battery cover snaps. No problem — you’ve got your Bostik Super Glue ready to fix it. You quickly repair the cover and the job is done. Then you realise there’s super glue on fabric — and unfortunately, it’s your jeans.

If you’re wondering how to remove super glue from clothes or how to get super glue off clothes, don’t panic. Follow these simple steps to help remove glue stains from clothing.

What you will need

Acetone
A clean cloth
Safety goggles
Rubber gloves
Apron
A plastic bag
Your freezer

Difficulty

Average time

30 mins

Cost

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Instructions

Option 1: Seize the Moment

If your glue is still wet, acetone may help if you need to know how to remove super glue from fabric quickly, but always put safety first.

Before starting:

Wear safety goggles
Put on rubber gloves
Use an apron to protect your clothes
Test acetone on a hidden section of fabric first
Check your clothing label carefully

Acetone is not suitable for acetate, triacetate, or modacrylic fabrics.

To remove the glue:

Turn your garment inside out
Apply a small amount of acetone to a clean cloth
Gently dab the reverse side of the glue mark for a few minutes
Continue until the adhesive starts loosening
Wash and dry your clothing as normal

This method can help if you’re searching for how to dissolve super glue from clothes or how to get super glue out of clothes.

Option 2: Freeze It

If the glue has already dried and you need to know how do you get super glue off clothes, try freezing the garment.

Place your clothing in a suitable plastic bag
Put it in the freezer overnight
Remove the garment the next day
Carefully peel or lift off the hardened glue
Wash and dry as normal

This can help with removing glue from clothing and tackling dried super glue on cloth.

Glue it right

To help avoid getting glue on your clothing in the first place, follow the instructions from the Bostik Super Glue Liquid TDS:

Start with a protected work surface
You may also want to wear an apron and rubber gloves
Ensure the surfaces being bonded are dry, clean, and free from dust and grease
Hold the tube upright and point it away from you when opening
Avoid skin contact and apply a small amount of Bostik Super Glue Liquid to one surface only
Bring both surfaces together and hold for a few seconds until the glue sets
Wipe the nozzle clean and replace the cap after use

For repairs on vertical surfaces, Bostik Super Glue Non-Drip Gel offers better control with its gel formula to help reduce drips and spills.

SUPER GLUE GEL

Multi-purpose gel super glue, ideal for vertical surfaces

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SUPER GLUE LIQUID

Bostik Super Glue Liquid is a multi-purpose liquid super glue. This clear, thin liquid adhesive bonds in seconds without heat or clamps, making it useful for quick fixes around the home. Designed for non-porous materials, it can be used on wood, rubber, metal, porcelain, plastic and leather. Not suitable for PP, PE or PTFE materials.

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