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How to remove fabric glue from a jeans?

Fabric glue is an excellent alternative if you don't know how to sew; it laminates fabrics together by creating a powerful bond. Its effectiveness requires learning a few tricks to get rid of it when needed.

Got a fabric glue stain problem? We explain how to solve it

The fabric glue was explicitly created to repair and glue soft materials such as clothing, fabrics of all kinds, sofa or armchair covers... in short, all folded, stretched or handled materials. Textile glue is highly effective. So, if it splashes or drips on your clothes when you apply it, here are a few tips to remedy that! Whether your glue is still fresh or already dry, here's how to get rid of unwanted excess adhesive. Follow this quick step-by-step to clean off your clothes from their excess glue and make them as clean as if they were new! Don't bin it, clean it! And become an everyday #repairhero!

How to remove fabric glue – a step-by-step guide

Option 1: remove fresh fabric glue

  • Above all, protect yourself effectively by wearing protective glasses, an apron and rubber gloves. Let's avoid another tragedy.
  • Once done, take the garment whose repair has caused fabric glue to drip while the adhesive is still wet.
  • Prepare soapy water in a bowl and rub it on the affected area with your finger or a brush.
  • Then wash and dry your garment as usual.

Option 2: remove dried fabric glue

  • It is often repeated that dried glue of any kind is always more difficult to remove. So don't skimp on prevention, and systematically protect your work surface (and yourself, of course).
  • If, despite all your efforts to avoid an accident, one does occur, don't panic and grab some dry stain remover.
  • Apply as much dry stain remover as needed on the affected area.
  • Wash the garment in the washing machine; that's it! It couldn't be easier.

Everything you need to remove fabric glue

  • An apron to protect your clothes
  • Rubber gloves to protect yourself and your manicure
  • Soapy water to remove fresh glue
  • Dry stain remover to remove dried glue

Glue it right – how to use glue without little accidents

By following these simple, preventative tips, you could save yourself reading our articles about "how to remove glue from an unwanted surface". For any glueing you have to do, make sure that the surfaces to be glued are dry, clean, free of grease or dust. It's worth remembering. For your part, protect yourself by wearing safety goggles and rubber gloves. And watch your clothes by wearing an apron. Finally, save your worktop with a covering that won't give you a nervous breakdown if it gets stained with glue. Is it necessary to remind you always to read the use instructions of the products you are handling? You should also pay attention to how to store your opened tube of glue. And last but not least, follow the sorting instructions on the packaging of the Bostik products you are using, and don't just throw your adhesive anywhere; think about your safety and the safety of our planet.

Which glue do you need?

Bostik Fabric Glue is an ultra-strong, clear adhesive for fabric repairs and crafts. It is perfect for making durable and flexible bonds on porous fabrics such as cotton, denim, leather, etc. It is resistant to machine washing and ironing. It is perfect for emergency textile repairs, glueing textile patches or elbow pads, or customising your clothing.