My wonderful husband was working on a project in our living room (while I wasn't there). Some wood glue was spilled and dried into our fairly short napped carpet. Cutting it out really isn't an option as it seems to have soaked almost all the way through. Any tips on how to remove it? Solvents maybe?
2007-03-23 10:32:15 · 13 answers · asked by Audrey A 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
GOO GONE IT COME IN A LITTLE BOTTLE AND IT IS YELLOW OR CUT THE CARPET
2007-03-23 10:38:55 · answer #1 · answered by YUP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
assuming it is an elmer's type of wood glue, use water. Don't listen to the other answers suggesting solvents like naphtha on this. elmers-type wood glues are water based. hot water certainly works faster- it will take hours to get it soft again.
If it was gorilla glue or another type of moisture cure urethane system, start cutting and buy a remnant.
2007-03-30 12:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by gnsnfnrs1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's brittle enough, it should crumble out with the help of a plastic or metal scraper. If it's gooey, it's still possible but will be time consuming. Either way, I'd suggest "mechanical" removal with your fingers. I don't think there's any good solvent for wood glue. If you try one make sure to test it where it won't be noticed. Good luck.
2007-03-23 10:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by dhcasti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before you try goo gone or any other chemicals try getting a frying pan and fill it with ice cubes and place the pan on top of the glue. Let it sit for about 30-45 minutes(refill with ice if it melts) Remove the pan and the glue should be frozen by then. you may be able to break it apart then. hope it helps....you may try using some plyers to crush and break the glue up once it has frozen
2007-03-23 10:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to cut the carpet.Go to Krogers or Wal Mart and get a bottle of Goo Gone.It's orange in a spray bottle.It will take it out..It took gum off my coat.It's a little miracle in a bottle.I know I'm a school bus driver and the little nose pickers put everything on my coat,hahahaha.Good luck
2007-03-23 11:00:56 · answer #5 · answered by sweet_thing_kay04 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Goo Gone is great. i used it on my carpet for glue stains after a messy arts and crafts session with the kids.
2007-03-28 02:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by just curious 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on exactly what kind of glue it is, a long vinegar soak may soften it. Vinegar is always the first thing we try when dis-assembling furniture for repair.
2016-03-17 01:24:53 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wood glue is water soluble, so scrub with warm water or a shampooer.
2007-03-30 14:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MOST WOOD GLUES ARE WATER BASE TRY HOT WATER AND THEN STEAM THIS WILL BE SLOW YOU WILL BE LAYERING IT OUT, NO SOAP JUST HOT WATER , NOT A LOT OR THE STAIN WILL RUN WIDER.
A SHOP VAC CAN HELP
2007-03-29 09:24:47 · answer #9 · answered by razorraul 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
try using a terpentine? haha glue is organic in nature after all
2007-03-29 05:17:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋