How to Remove Super Glue Off Wool

How to Remove Super Glue Off Wool
Written By
Jen Oda
Jen Oda
Published: Nov 16, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

You will find acetone is the main ingredient in most nail polish removers. But use caution, depending on the garment, acetone may discolor or mar wool.

Things You Will Need

  • Acetone-based nail polish remover
  • Cotton balls
  • Toothbrush
  • Cup of water
  1. Wait until the glue dries on the fabric before attempting removal. If you try to remove the glue while it's still wet, you will likely spread it around and make the problem worse.

  2. Dip a cotton ball in an acetone-based nail polish remover. Rub the cotton ball on a small part of the fabric to make sure the nail polish remover will not destroy or discolor the garment.

  3. Dip another cotton ball in the nail polish remover. This time, dab the super glued wool with the moistened cotton ball.

  4. Gently brush the wool with a toothbrush to encourage the super glue to come off. It will come off in layers. Depending on the size of the stain, you may need to reapply the nail polish remover several times.

  5. Flip the wool over and repeat the process on the other side of the fabric.

  6. Dab a cotton ball in water and moisten the spot where you applied the nail polish remover. Do this only after all the glue is removed. This will rinse the left over acetone out of the wool. Let the garment air dry.

The Drip Cap

  • When super glue drops on your favorite wool sweater, you may think its destine for the garbage.
  • Dip another cotton ball in the nail polish remover.
  • Do this only after all the glue is removed.
  • This will rinse the left over acetone out of the wool.

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Photo Credits

knitted texture image by Nataliya Galkina from Fotolia.com

knitted texture image by Nataliya Galkina from Fotolia.com

Jen Oda

Jen Oda has been writing since 1999. Her stories and poetry have been published in Fordham University's newspaper "The Observer" and in "My Sister's Voices," a collection by Iris Jacob. Oda holds a Bachlor of Arts in theater performance…

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