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Tips on removing superglue stains
Superglue is a must-have around the house as it can help with a range of fixes, but while you're sorting out one problem, you may end up causing another. As it's designed to stick firmly to almost any surface it comes into contact with, superglue is infamously difficult to remove from the places you don't want it to be — namely your skin, clothes and furniture.
Believe it or not, it is possible to remove superglue stains. Here's our guide...
How to remove super glue from...
Fingers
It’s super easy to get superglue on your hands, especially when gluing together small or fiddly pieces. If this does happen, soak hands in warm water and then apply acetone-based nail polish remover. Leave to dry then use an emery board to remove the dry glue residues.
Washable fabric
If possible, gently scrape off excess superglue with a blunt knife. Place fabric face down and sponge with a cotton wool ball soaked in acetone-based nail polish remover (do not use on fabrics containing acetate or triacetate as it will melt them, for all other fabrics, test first in an inconspicuous area to check for colour fastness).
Turn the fabric face up and sponge again with nail polish remover. Rinse well. Repeat the sponging and rinsing on both sides until you have removed as much superglue as possible. Treat with a prewash stain remover and then wash as usual.
Carpet and upholstery
Remember, with upholstery, you should always check the care labels to see if it can be spot cleaned before tackling.
Scrape off and carefully blot excess wet superglue with a paper towel to remove as much as possible. Apply a small amount of acetone-based nail polish remover to the stain using a cotton bud or a clean white cloth (but test first for colour fastness on a hidden area of the carpet/ upholstery). Continue to blot with the nail polish remover to loosen the stain and break down the glue until no more stain can be removed.
If any stain remains, using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a solution made of 1 tsp ammonia and 1 cup warm water, and blot until the stain is removed. Blot the area with fresh water to remove any ammonia residues, but try not to over-wet carpets/ upholstery. Use a dry cloth or towel to remove any excess moisture, then allow to dry.
GHI Tip: Superglue comes in lots of different types, try using a gel superglue which will be less likely to drip and spill.
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