How to Get Glue out of the Sofa

While it may not be an everyday occurrence, an occasional craft or repair project may go array and you may find glue stuck to the surface of your sofa. While glue may seem difficult to remove due to its adhesive qualities, you should be able to remove it with a quick cleaning technique and just a few items you may already have at home.

Straight-edge blade
Spatula
Rag
Acetone
Spray bottle
Distilled white vinegar
Warm water
Sponge
Soft cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Scrape as much of the glue off of the sofa as you can without spreading it further into the fabric. If you have a cloth-upholstered sofa, you can use a straight-edge blade to remove most of the glue. But if you have a leather sofa, use a letter opener or a spatula to avoid scratching the leather.
- 2
  Dip a rag into acetone, then dab the acetone onto any glue that still remains or is still hardened on the sofa. Try to avoid getting any acetone on the sofa fabric.
- 3
  Let the acetone rest on the glue until it begins to soften. Scrape the rest of the glue away with the blade, spatula or letter opener.
- 4
  Mix 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar with 1/2 cup warm water in a spray bottle.
- 5
  Spray the area where any glue or glue stains remains until the area is lightly moistened.
- 6
  Blot the rest of the glue or glue stain away with a clean sponge.
- 7
  Rinse the area with a sponge moistened with clean, cool water and then dry with a soft, clean cloth.

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