Super glue on your carpet may seem like a nightmare. No worries, you can learn how to remove glue on carpet in our DIY article. It’s doable!
The best time to remove glue on carpet, of course, is before it dries. Follow these steps:
- Scrape as much as possible off of the fibres with a knife. Wear gloves to avoid getting your fingers stuck!
- When you have removed as much as possible, clean the area with a cloth dampened with acetone (nail polish remover). See the information box below.
- Wash the area with soap and water.
If the glue has dried, it can usually still be removed.
- If the fibres are long enough and will allow it, take a semi-sharp object like a butter knife and try to scrape away as much of the residue as possible.
- If acetone is compatible with your carpet, use a cloth or cotton ball to apply acetone to the dried glue.
- Allow it to soften the glue for a few minutes then begin to dab or scrub with the cloth. Alternatively, you can scrape away the softened glue with a dull knife, putty knife, or other object.
- Once you have removed as much of the glue as possible, scrub the area with dish soap and water.
If acetone is not compatible with your carpet or it’s not working, here are some other methods to loosen dried glue.
- Try covering the dried glue with a cloth and heat it up with an iron. This may soften the glue enough to scrape it away. Go very slowly and gently with the iron to avoid burns.
- Wet a towel with vinegar and apply it to the glue for several minutes to soften it, then scrub the area with dish soap and water.
- A teaspoon of ammonia in a cup of water can be used in place of the vinegar for the above method.
- If all else fails, cut away the glued fibres with scissors. Try to separate the glued fibres first and only cut those that are absolutely necessary. Cut down near the base of the carpet and then brush the fibres together.
Acetone is an essential ingredient when learning how to remove glue from carpet, but you must test it first
Of course, it’s best if you avoid spilling super glue at all. Loctite Super Glue Control can help you out. This versatile and fast-drying adhesive is a great all-purpose glue that comes in an easy-to-use precision dispenser. That means no drips, spills, or glue on your fingers. Put the dot of super glue exactly where you want it. It’s super strong and dries transparent for nearly invisible bonds.