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How to Remove Superglue from Metal

Mary G. said, “My daughter used the iron to melt glue off the carpet and now my iron has melted glue on the plate. What can I use to clean it up with? I tried melting it off by turning on the iron; no luck. Help please.”

Table of Contents:
  1. Removing the Glue
  2. Additional Tips and Advice
  3. Sources

Having kids inevitably means that weird stuff will end up weird places, such as superglue on your iron or refrigerator. Thankfully, most messes have a remedy. Use the information in the steps below to remove the superglue.

Removing the Glue

You Will Need:

  • Acetone
  • Acetone nail polish remover
  • A cloth or cotton ball
  • A razor blade
  • Denatured alcohol
  • Lighter fluid
  • Hydrogen peroxide

Steps to Remove the Glue:

  1. Soak a cleaning rag or cotton ball with¹ pure acetone.² If you don’t have pure acetone available, use acetone nail polish remover. Hold the cloth on the glue until the glue dissolves, then wipe it away. ¹
  2. It is sometimes possible for superglue to be scraped off of a hard surfaces, however, this must be done carefully to avoid scratching the metal.³ Try softening the glue first with a cleaning solution, then using a razor blade to scrape it off.²
  3. If the acetone is unavailable or does not seem to be working right away, use denatured alcohol or lighter fluid instead.⁴ Soak a cleaning rag or cotton ball with the alcohol, then hold the cloth against the glue until the glue dissolves and can be wiped away.¹
  4. Hydrogen peroxide can sometimes be effective for removing superglue.⁵ Soak a cleaning rag or cotton ball with the alcohol, then hold the cloth against the glue until the glue softens and can be wiped away.¹

Additional Tips and Advice

  • Always test a cleaning solution on a small, hidden area of a surface first to look for any adverse reaction.
  • Stainless steel can scratch easily, even with a mild abrasive. Avoid using a rough cloth or any abrasive tool on a stainless steel surface that you are concerned about scratching.

Sources

  1. 99 Cent Solutions by Readers Digest
  2. The Queen of Clean’s Complete Cleaning Guide by Linda Cobb
  3. Jewelry Fix-ups by David McLoughlin
  4. Haley’s Hints by Graham and Rosemary Haley
  5. Stain Rescue! by Anne Marie Soto

Filed Under: Cleaning Guides, Metals Tagged With: iron, metal, stainless-steel, superglue

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  1. Jack C. says

    July 10, 2019 at 7:05 am

    Easiest and cheapest way to remove superglue from any hard surface: spray with white vinegar, leave for a few minutes, and lift with a sharp blade (knife).

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