My daughter spilled rubber cement all over my couch and I can't figure out how to get it out. Help!
2006-10-25 05:00:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Try nail polish remover, if that doesn't work call a carpet cleaning company in your area to see if the clean apolstry. Good luck.
2006-10-25 05:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes this is a serious problem.
I really don't have a suggestion with rubber cement.
The following are just ideas.
1. Heat with a hair dryer and see if you can scrape any off.
2. If you can take the cover off, put it in the freezer to see if you can get it cold enough to break some off.
3. I do know rubber cement lasts years when you use it.
4. Perhaps a solvent of some kind.
5. Read the can to see if they recommend a solvent to remove it.
Good Luck.
2006-10-25 05:08:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that freezing is your best bet as the rubber cement would become brittle and hence become easier to break off.
Solvents strong enough or sufficient heating to effect rubber cement will likely effect the sofa fabric.
I have a feeling that you may need to have the sofa repaired and/ or covered in a secondary sofa cover by the end of this.
Good luck and good point Samm.
2006-10-25 05:13:16 · answer #3 · answered by shadow_cup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this one... I have used crazy glue to close wounds and as you can imagine sometimes glue digits together etc... The best way to remove it it with Acetone (Nail polish remover is a good source)... It will dissolve the glue and evaporate quickly... test a little so you'll l know if it will discolour the fabric...Hope this helps
2006-10-25 05:15:05 · answer #4 · answered by canadiantravelmedic 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try some clear PVC pipe cleaner. It will set you back about $5 at most hardware stores for a small can of it.
Make sure to try it on a test spot first to avoid discoloring.
2006-10-25 05:10:35 · answer #5 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the fabric. If the fabric is cotton, you can try a solvent like mineral spirits. This won't hurt the cotton or the foam inside.
2006-10-25 05:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by theswedishfish710 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, too bad those little jars aren't about 8 inches deep.
2016-05-22 12:58:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a blow torch that will shift it.
2006-10-25 05:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
try vinegar
2006-10-25 05:04:13 · answer #9 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋