Getting Super Glue Off of the Floor

Hard Flooring

• 1

  Run a washcloth under warm water. Add a few drops of dish soap. Work the dish soap and water into a lather. Scrub the Super Glue. This method is most effective with recent spills.

• 2

  Dip the end of a cotton swab in acetone-based nail polish remover. Dab the cotton swab over the Super Glue. This loosens the glue’s bond to your flooring, making it easier to remove.

• 3

  Pour a capful of acetone-based nail polish remover on the Super Glue. Let the glue soak in the liquid for five minutes. Wipe up the nail polish remover and as much Super Glue as possible with a paper towel.

• 4

  Scrape off the remaining bits of glue with the serrated edge of a butter knife.

Carpeting

• 5

  Dab a small amount of lacquer thinner onto a clean washcloth. Dab at the Super Glue stain. Apply more lacquer thinner to the washcloth as needed. Scrape away loosened, soft bits of Super Glue with a putty knife.

• 6

  Pour dry cleaning solvent into a clean sponge. Scrub the remaining glue stain with the dry cleaning solvent.

• 7

  Spray your carpeting with all-purpose spot remover or carpet cleaner. Follow the manufacturer’s directions to remove any remaining Super Glue from the carpet.

• 8

  Cut away the upper layer of carpeting that contains the stain with a pair of scissors. Discard the stained carpet. Cut a replacement strip of carpet in an obscure area, such as the back of a closet. Glue the new carpeting in place.