Don’t be afraid to apply some pressure! Depending on how much glue is on your clothes, it can take several minutes to work it out. Use your hands along with the toothbrush to pull and remove the dried glue. If you have a lot of set in hair glue, add a few drops of dish soap to the vinegar mixture. Dish soap also helps to soften the glue and lift up stains.
If there are leftover glue stains after taking off the glue, just rub some laundry detergent directly into the stains before washing your clothes. Air drying helps you see if there is any glue residue or staining left over after washing. If you do have leftover glue or stains, just follow the steps above to get them out. Using a dryer can cause leftover glue to set in and fix itself to your clothes.
If you do see any discoloration, switch to a different method to get the glue out of your clothes.
Acetone can be used in place of rubbing alcohol if you prefer. Just make sure to patch test the acetone on your clothes before applying it to the glue.
If your coconut oil is too hard to mix, pop it in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to soften it.
If you don’t want to use your hands, scrape off the glue with a butter knife or spoon.
If your hair glue spots aren’t too large in the first place, just soaking them in hot, soapy water can be enough to loosen the glue so you can pull it off with your hands.
Alternatively, if your piece of clothing is small enough, put it straight in the freezer. This also freezes the glue so it pops right off. Just wrap your clothing in a plastic storage bag and set it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
