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Because it can stick to almost any material and surface, hot glue is a and handy versatile tool. Get it where it doesn’t belong, though, and it can quickly become a real nuisance. Fear not – with just a few common household items, you can remove quickly remove the glue and carry on with the task at hand.
An alcohol-based solution, such as rubbing alcohol, can be very painful if applied to burnt skin. If this is the case, use olive oil instead.
When using the iron in this procedure, do not run it back and forth like you would when ironing clothes. This can cause the glue to spread to other areas of the carpet and make it harder to remove.
If it isn’t possible to get the item of clothing into a freezer, or the glue has really gotten into its fibres and threads, follow these steps.
When removing glue from a painted, polished or varnished surface, test an inconspicuous area by applying a small dab of rubbing alcohol and leaving for a minute, to confirm that it doesn’t mark or cause any damage.