How do I get rid of the super glue my kid tipped down the bathroom sink?

Answer 1

Depends on if you little one is still attached? I would try by pouring boiling hot water on it a good few times it may eventually loosen it enough to scrape or chip it off.

Answer 2

Dear Jellybelly, To get rid of the super glue your kid tipped down the sink, you need a solven that is strong enough to break the molecule bonds of the hardened super glue. Instead of purchasing a special solven that can be quite costly, you can use another alternative that is way more economical and convienient. A common household item or cosmetic product product that can act as a solven to the super glue is the nail polish remover. All nail polish removers generally contain substances such as alcohol and other chemicals that are effective enough to break the bonds of hardened materials that orginate from liquid form. Instructions: 1) First, you must get a full bottle of nail polish remover ready. 2) Second, you must close/lock the pipeline just below the sink to ensure that the nail polish remover you will be pouring into the sink will be trapped. 3) Once that has been done, you must slowly pour the entire bottle of nail polish remover into the sinkhole by aiming the tip of the bottle around the walls of the sinkhole. This is to ensure that all super glue hardened around the walls of the sinkhole & pipe would be dissolved by the nail polish remover. 4) Now, wait for 3 minutes. When the time is up, most of the nail polish remover liquid would have settled at the bottom of the pipe below the sink. (During this period, most of the super glue's bonds would have been loosen by the nail polish remover). 5) You must now add as much water until the sinkhole overflows. Wait for another 3 minutes. (During this period, the nail polish remover would further loosen the bonds of the super glue while the water would stimulate the breaking off of the bonds of the super glue from the walls of the sinkhole & pipe). 6) Open/unlock the pipeline below your sink and let the nail polish remover and water run down to the drain. As some substances of super glue may still be attached to the walls of your skinhole & pipe, you must pour a pail of water quickly into the sinkhole to cause the water to flow down the sinkhole with force due to the pressure differential (movement from high to low pressure zone area). All substances of the super glue would most likely be washed away together with the rushing water. Hope that helps =) ~ Adrian

Answer 3

There are solvents that will dissolve "superglues". Unfortunately, they're not terribly common - the usual ones like nail polish remover, turpentine, etc don't work on these glues.

Luckily the tubes of super glue are usually pretty small, so worst case you've got about an ounce or so in the drain. If you can reach it, your best bet is probably to chisel it away (carefully) if it's blocking the drain. If it's just coating the drain and not blocking anything - I'd say leave it alone. Worst case you can replace the pipe if it becomes a major issue.

If it's on the sink, just carefully scrape away if it bothers you - it's not going to be easy, though - porcelain is one of the things it sticks to well. Me, I'd live with it and use it as a "remember when" reminder when I wanted to embarass the kid (my parents house has a few of those from me....)

Answer 4

Pure Acetone will remove it from the porcelain. Forget nail polish remover it's not strong enough. You need the kind nail techs and painters use. As for the plumbing....shouldn't be a problem unless it pooled and made the line impassable then you'll need to replace the pipe that is messed up.

Forget hot soapy water it just doesn't work.

Answer 5

Hope this Helps Good Luck !


The following is from the Super Glue web site.

Removing Super Glue
Super Glue is renowned the world over for the strength of its bonds, it versatility of use, and easy application. Whether a hole needs a seal or a crack needs repairing, Super Glue is the first thing that craftspersons, hobbyists, and contractors use for all their construction or repair needs.

Because Super Glue is so strong and bonds so fast, some people may find that they have accidentally glued two fingers together, or found that that small piece of balsa wood or plastic from a model they were building has completely bonded to their skin! Not to worry, for even though Super Glue is incredibly strong, it has one weakness: acetone.

Acetone is often found in household nail polish remover, and a small amount on the end of a Q-tip or cotton swab applied directly to the glue should dissolve the bond without damaging the skin. Be very cautious in gently peeling the skin apart as in removing a bandage from the skin; pulling the skin apart may rip the skin! Read the label to make sure that the remover actually contains acetone, as more and more manufacturers are turning away from the chemical because of the growing popularity of acrylic nails (which are loosened by acetone).

Be careful - straight acetone will discolor a number of fabrics and can mar the finish of laminated counter tops (mainly the darker colored ones). Straight Acetone defats the skin; wash with soap and water after use and apply hand lotion to replenish the skin and remove any dryness effects. Use acetone sparingly and cautiously with these tips in the following situations:

Clothing/Fabrics
Use acetone and an old toothbrush, reapplying the acetone a number of times and brushing to remove it layer-by-layer. Work on outside and then on inside. May not come off entirely.

Counters, tables, floors, etc.
Use acetone to soften glue and then start working at the glue. Brush, scrape, shave, peel, sand or whatever mechanical means is available to work the glue off. Reapply acetone and continue to work at the glue.

Glass
Standard Super Glue is not recommended to be used for glass bonding applications. If bonded, soak in water until parts come apart.
The best suggestion is to properly cover your work area with metal foil before use - and always work with Super Glue and other adhesives in a well-ventilated area

Should Super Glue bond to any body part where acetone should not be applied, such as the lips or eyes, the following steps will help you get out of any sticky situation!

Skin
Immerse bonded areas in warm, soapy water. Peel or roll skin apart; a spatula or teaspoon handle or even a pencil will help. Remove cured adhesive with warm, soapy water (may take several applications). Fingernail polish remover with an acetone base has also been successful for removal of cured adhesive from skin.

Lips
If lips are accidentally stuck together, apply a generous amount of warm water and encourage maximum wetting and pressure from saliva from inside the mouth. Peel or roll (do not pull) lips apart. It is almost impossible to swallow the adhesive as a liquid. The adhesive solidifies upon contact with saliva (moisture) and could adhere to the inside of the mouth. Saliva will lift the adhesive in 1-2 days, avoid swallowing the adhesive after detachment.

Eyelid
In the event that eyelids are stuck together or bonded to the eyeball, wash thoroughly with warm water and apply a gauze patch. The eye will open without further action within 1-4 days. To our knowledge there has never been a documented case of adhesive in the eye causing permanent damage. Do not try to force eyes open.

Eyeball
The adhesive will attach itself to the eye protein and will disassociate from it over time, usually within several hours. Periods of weeping and double vision may be experienced until clearance is achieved. Use of a warmed 3% sodium bicarbonate solution to wash eyes repeatedly may assist in aiding more rapid removal of the adhesive.

WE SUGGEST THAT ALL INCIDENTS OF EYE EXPOSURE TO CYANOACRYLATE ADHESIVE (SUPER GLUE) BE DISCUSSED WITH A PHYSICIAN.
Source(s):
http://www.supergluecorp.com/removingsup...

Answer 6

Acetone based nail vanish remover! it should not affect your waste pipes as it will be a thin layer! Good luck! Oh if that does not work get some Benzene! And keep well away from children!!!

Answer 7

You may need to chip it away if it is visable. If not there are a few detergents that are fierce enough for this job. You will need to ask your hardware store. You could try boiling water to sofeten it? and a wire brush? Good luck "kids hey love em"!

Answer 8

i can only think of a plumber lol sorry but u should lock things like super glue away in a high cupboard or garden shed or something

Answer 9

get a new sink and replace the whole pipe fittings

Answer 10

hot soapy water...very hot and very soapy and lots of it.