How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

Date: 01/06/2008 Topic: Readers Request > Laundry

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I tried to use iron on letters on a shirt. The letters did not stick, but the adhesive did. Any suggestions on removing the adhesive?

Jennifer from Casper, WY

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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

By loserwhosdoesntknowhowtousefabricglue (Guest Post)

What happens if the glue is already glued onto my shirt/dress? I don't know what material it is either. I tried to glue a bead that had fell off and when I went to test the fabric glue it squirted on my shirt! Then I glued the beads and tried to dry off the spot with a wet paper towel. it is the next morning and there is still a spot! Someone please help I love this shirt!
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By Sally_Admin (163) Profile Blog! Contact

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I want to remove a decoration from my cloth which is metal stick on my t shirt

Kornkanok S
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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

By Need help, please (Guest Post)

I have tried peeling the name sticker off a football jersey it was ironed on. Do you have any tips or help you can give me? :(

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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

By J in NC. (Guest Post)

I used the scotch tape as I like to avoid chemicals whenever possible. It worked eventually. Do not give up with only one application. I did it over and over - sometimes grabbing a piece that was pulling up with the tape to "help" it off. It did work well though takes some determination. Still way better than having to use chemicals in my opinion!
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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

By Jimmy (Guest Post)

The scotch tape is the best (john's). I just took off sticker glue from a cotton sweater that has been there through several washes.
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RE: How to Remove "I Voted" sticker adhesive

By John (Guest Post)

I just voted and placed the I VOTED sticker on the lapel of my new polyester jacket only to find out it left a adhesive stain when I peeled it off later. My girlfriend suggested placing scotch tape across the area and pressing down with your finger then quickly ripping it off. Worked like a charm!
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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

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Brake cleaner (non flamable) works instantly on polyester to remove sticker adhesive out of clothing.
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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

By bob (Guest Post)

A solvent that you can get at Home Depot: Goof Off. It removed all the adhesive left on a couple of hockey jerseys that I took the name bars off of in seconds.
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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

By nayy (Guest Post)

Hairspray or vinegar also work very well!
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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

By clee (Guest Post)

Just used GOO GONE successfully to take adhesive out of a Spandex and Rayon garment thanks to thriftyfun
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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

By Early Retaliation (Guest Post)

I just used the paper towel trick by placing the paper towel over the adhesive, putting a cloth over the towel, and ironing. It worked like a charm. Thanks!
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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

By ashley wilson (Guest Post)

My daughter got fabric adhesive on her jeans, she washed them, thinking it would come out in the wash! Now she gave them to me her mom to figure out how to remove it. I soaked them in water. I used goo gone and no luck yet? Any suggestions?(
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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

By i can help you! (Guest Post)

I am a professional and I would recommend that you use glue, as your daughter has got glue on her clothing. So you don't burn the material put a cloth over the item of clothing and on the part the glue is sticking to the material. Thanks and I hope that I have helped you in some way. Thanks x
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RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes

By carolb (86) Profile Contact

Deep Woods Off (bug spray) removes tree sap from clothes -- perhaps it would also remove adhesive!
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A friend of mine asked me if I could help her. A label was applied to a rayon/polyester dress and then forgotten. It was washed and now there is a sticky adhesive on the dress. Do you know how this could be removed?
Mavis

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Iron over it with a paper towel
Just iron over it with a paper towel on the garment and a cloth over that. That way, the glue will melt and go on the paper towel, but it won't burn because you are actually ironing the cloth one. Lisa (11/30/2000)
By admin2

"Un Du"
You can use a product called "Un Du " works great, and also Goo gone. Both are great, My daughter uses Goo gone all of the time to get oil out of her clothes from work. Works on anything sticky. Hope this helps Rosa (11/30/2000)
By admin2

I actually found the answer to my own question of last week.
It's up to you if you want to post it in case others with the same problem could use the answer. I found it at www.tide.com Here it is:"Advice from the Stain Detective, customized to help remedy your stain problem. Stain: Epoxy Resins/super glue Color: Colored, Printed or has Color Trim Fabric: Polyester Steps: * 1. Before treating any garment, always refer to the care label instructions first. 2. Colored items must be protected by pretesting the effects of stain removal techniques on a hidden area of the item. * 3. Use the solvent specified by the manufacturer.* 4. Pre treat with Liquid Tide and TideKick. * 5. Wash in 1 use of Tide in warm water. If there is any stain remaining . * 6. Repeat procedure if necessary." Mavis (11/30/2000)
By admin2

Goo-Gone
There's a product called Goo-Gone that will work to remove all kinds of adhesives to clothes (and carpets, etc.). My parents used to use lighter fluid and it works the same way, but it seems to me that Goo-Gone, besides smelling better, would be safer. Diane (11/30/2000)
By admin2

RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes
i got super glue on my trousers really noticable tried scrubbing and nail polish remover where can you buy this goo-gone? does it work? (06/08/2005)
By louise

RE: How to Remove Super Glue from Clothes
Hi Louise, Goo Gone is available at many grocery stores in the hardware section or any hardware store. There is also a Super Glue solvent available at hardware stores, too. Good luck, Susan (06/08/2005)
By ThriftyFun

RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes
I have had this happen before also, and I found that lighter fluid will remove it easily without ruining the color or fabric. Just pour lighter fluid on the spot and rub with a dry cloth and wash immediatly with your regular laundry. Since this is flammable, please use with caution. Good luck. Vanessa (08/01/2006)
By Vanessa

RE: How to Remove Adhesive from Clothes
I'm in New Zealand and can't get Go-gone easily but the lighter fluid trick worked a TREAT with my son's white school top. I'd just be worried about colour fading with colours if they were new clothes and the die was not "washed out". MANY thanks for the lighter fluid tip. Terry (06/27/2007)
By Terry

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