How to remove fabric glue from clothes | Bostik UK

Bostik's fabric glue is a flexible, machine-washable, permanent glue for fabrics. But, if you've spilt your fabric glue or have applied excess adhesive during a repair, you'll need an extra helping hand to remove it...

Discover the best way to remove glue from fabric - whatever state it’s in.

Everything you need to remove fabric glue
For wet fabric glue:
• Rubber gloves
• A bowl of soapy water
• Sponge or soft brush
• Apron - to protect your clothes

For dry fabric glue:
• Rubber gloves
• Dry stain remover or acetone-based remover
• Cotton bud or sponge
• Apron - to protect your clothes

Step-by-step for how to remove adhesive from fabric:
Option 1: removing wet glue
1. Protect yourself with gloves and an apron
2. Position your glued item on a protected work surface.
3. Prepare a bowl of soapy water and rub it on the affected area using a sponge or a soft brush.
4. Wash your garment as usual in a washing machine.

Option 2: removing dry glue
1. Grab some stain remover or alternative acetone-based product - perform a test patch before you start.
2. Apply as much dry stain remover as needed on the affected area using a sponge or cotton bud, depending on the size of the glue stain.
3. Gently dab at the stain to lift the dried adhesive, starting at the seam of the glue and working outward.
4. Blot away excess stain remover and then wash the garment in the washing machine.

Ta-da! You've discovered two ways how to remove fabric glue from clothes.

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