How to Remove Super Glue From Hardwood Floors
Your hardwood floors not only add elegance to your home, they are an investment. So finding Super Glue on the floor is disheartening. You know the strength of Super Glue, so you might think the spot is going to be a permanent fixture on your beautiful hardwood floors. Well, it doesn't have to be. Use the right techniques and products to remove Super Glue from hardwood floors, and the Super Glue will be gone while your floors stay intact. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Cotton swabs
- Acetone
- Plastic putty knife
- Soft cloth
- Hardwood floor cleaner
Instructions
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Wait for the glue to dry. Don't try to remove Super Glue from the floor while it's wet. As tempting as it might be, trying to wipe up the glue will only make the problem worse by spreading it around. Super Glue dries quickly, so just give it some time.
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Dampen a cotton swab or cotton ball with acetone. Dab the Super Glue spot with the acetone until it's completely saturated. Get the acetone only on the glue spot.
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Leave the acetone on the spot for about one minute. Gently pry up the softened glue with a plastic putty knife.
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Continue this process of applying the acetone, waiting one minute, then scraping up the softened glue until it is all off of the floor. Wipe down the area with a damp cloth when you're done to remove any residue, then clean the spot with hardwood floor cleaner.
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Tips & Warnings
It may be necessary to refinish the spot where the Super Glue was. In some cases, the spot will be so small that refinishing will not be necessary. Check with your floor manufacturer for instructions on what products to use and how to refinish your hardwood floors.
Open windows and doors to ventilate the area and wear rubber gloves when using acetone.
References
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