How to wipe super glue from linoleum: fresh and dried spots

The composition of super glue contains a substance that can penetrate into all pores, cracks and irregularities. At the same time, it freezes and provides a strong connection. That is why it is quite difficult to get rid of glue. But there are many ways to do this.

Ways to wipe fresh stains of super glue from linoleum

There are many household things that can remove stains. We choose methods, taking into account the quality of linoleum.

Using nail polish remover:

1. We need to take a cotton swab.
2. Wet it in a nail polish remover.
3. First you need to rub a small area of ​​the coating to make sure that it does not deteriorate.
4. Three affected area. He must disappear.

Using vinegar:

1. Bring a spoonful of vinegar in a glass of water.
2. Apply the solution to the stain.
3. We remove the remains of vinegar with a dry cloth or napkin.

Using gasoline or kerosene:

1. Take a dry rag.
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2. Soak it in gasoline or kerosene.
3. Three spots. Do not do this too hard so as not to damage the linoleum.

Using vegetable oil:

1. Pour oil into the place of pollution.
2. We are waiting for 10 minutes.
3. Remove oil and stain with a wet rag.

Using laundry soap:

1. Take a bar of soap.
2. We dilute it in water, making a soap solution.
3. Wet the rag in the solution.
4. Three damaged place.

Using detergent:

1. Apply powder to the damaged area.
2. Using a rag, three until a speck disappears.

Attention! This method can harm linoleum. Be careful.

Using a special solution:

1. Many solutions are sold in stores that are designed to remove glue from various surfaces. We buy the one that we need.
2. We apply a certain amount of the substance to the rag (the amount is indicated on the package).
3. Three to the disappearance of a speck.
4. Wash off the rest of the solution with water.

Attention! Some methods do not guarantee successful stain removal the first time. If you notice that the method worked, part of the glue is removed, but still remains, repeat this method.

How to remove dried stains of super glue

Dried stains are more difficult to remove. But still there are several effective ways. For starters, you can try to use the same methods as for fresh spots.

With the help of the cold:

1. The surface of linoleum is treated with a cold hairdryer or water.
2. Scrape off the glue.

By heating:

1. Turn on the hair dryer in hot mode.
2. We bring to the damaged spot.
3. When heated, the glue melts.
4. Remove it with a damp cloth.

Or the second way:

1. Take the iron.
2. We spread a cloth in several layers on the surface.
3. We put the heated iron on a cloth.
4. The glue begins to melt, and the fabric absorbs it.

Attention! The latter method is very effective because it does not damage the structure of linoleum.

Radical ways

There are times when none of the above methods work. For example, on the surface of linoleum got a large amount of adhesive composition. He stayed for a long time, managed to dry, and absorbed into the material. In this case, it is necessary to cut off the area with glue. For this:

1. Take a sharp knife.
2. Carefully cut the area.
3. We apply a new one, of the same shape and color. We use double-sided tape.

You can also hide the damaged area. We need to dismantle linoleum and decompose it so that the area with the adhesive does not catch our eye.

They resort to such methods in rare cases. Most often, other methods work, and it turns out to remove stains without dismantling the surface.