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dissociated · : 07-21-2006, 06:24 AM

lots of stuff to buy, but will be a life saver for bunch of stains

guide posted under sticky 'Jeans Care Guide':

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Ok, finally got around to doing this:

Removing glue stains from your jeans guide: 2 do-it-yourself methods

Method 1 (for cotton/cotton blends and linen stained with glue):

What you'll need:

1) 1 quart warm water
2) 1/2 teaspoon liquid dishwashing or laundry detergent
3) Clear isopropyl alcohol (minimum 70% solution; 90% denatured alcohol can also be used)
4) Sponge
5) toothbrush
6) Enzyme presoak* (you may or may not need this).

* Enzyme presoak solutions become inactive in storage, so use it as soon as possible.

Method 1 Steps:

1) Soak hem in a solution of 1 quart warm water and 1/2 teaspoon of liquid dishwashing or laundry detergent for approximately 15 minutes (or as needed).
2) Once soaked well, tamp stain with a toothbrush (to loosen stain)
3) Then flush/rinse with water
4) Sponge stain with rubbing alcohol (CAUTION: BE SURE TO FIRST TEST FOR COLOR FAST IN AN INCONSPICUOUS SPOT; my havanas did not fade, however).
4a) Launder, if possible.
4b) If not (e.g., embellished with crystals), presoak hem in a solution of 1 quart warm water and 1 tablespoon enzyme presoak product for 30 minutes (or as needed).
5b) Rinse well and launder as soon as possible.

Method 2 (for cotton/cotton blends and linen stained with unknown agent):

What you'll need:

1) Rubbing alcohol
2) ammonia (the plain household variety); BE SURE TO TEST FABRIC FOR COLORFAST FIRST
3) cloth
4) dry spotter** (preparation to remove almost any kind of stain)
a) coconut oil (or mineral oil if coco. oil not available)
b) dry cleaning solvent (see 5 below)
c) tightly capped container (for storage)
5) Liquid dry cleaning solvent (perchloroethylene, trichloroethylane, or trichloroethylene are the most common and effective)
6) amyl acetate (maybe) - available in drugstores
7) toothbrush

wet spotter*** (maybe; used to remove many kinds of stains)
a) glycerin
b) white dishwashing detergent
c) water
d) plastic squeeze bottle (or whatever you can store and shake solution before use)

** Preparation of dry spotter: Combine 1 part coconut oil (or mineral oil) and 8 parts liquid dry-cleaning solvent. Store in tightly cappend container to prevent evaporation.

*** Preparation of wet spotter: Mix 1 part glycerin, 1 part white dishwashing detergent, and 8 parts water. Store solution in plastic squeeze bottle, and shake well before each use.

Method 2 Steps:

1) Cover stain with rubbing alcohol, let it remain on stain for a few minutes.
2a) Wipe stain with a cloth moistened with ammonia.
2b) If stain persists, sponge area with a dry-cleaning solvent.
3) Apply a dry spotter
4) Gently tamp (with toothbrush) or scrape (with dull knife, spoon, spatula, etc.) to help loosen stain
5) Flush with liquid dry-cleaning solvent
6) If stain remains, apply amyl acetate and tamp with brush again.
7) Flush (again) with dry cleaning solvent

If stain still persists, sponge with water, then apply wet spotter
5) Tamp again, and apply wet spotter and a few drops of ammonia.
6) Flush with dry-cleaning solvent and allow to dry.

Alternative for lazy people (like Jenny): Have the hems professionally dry cleaned.

Libby · : 07-21-2006, 06:31 AM

Jenny to the rescue again! You are chock full of info girl! I wish you were around more

outdoorzgirl · : 07-22-2006, 03:41 AM

I swear you are a freaking genius. You need your own tv show.

kellygawtscammed · : 07-22-2006, 04:28 AM

Someday, somehow, somewhere, Jenny is going to invent something thats gonna revolutionize our world

I am gonna have to try this on my sammys.

Say, any idea where to get this enzyme stuff you speak of?

dissociated · : 07-22-2006, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by igawtscammed

Someday, somehow, somewhere, Jenny is going to invent something thats gonna revolutionize our world

I am gonna have to try this on my sammys.

Say, any idea where to get this enzyme stuff you speak of?

I believe enzyme stuff can be purchased at the laundry place of a Target/Kmart/Walmart type of store. Also at drugstores or grocery stores. Manufacturers purport that this enzyme stuff consists of proteases, amylase and other cellulase enzymes, and lipase (fat; why can't they make a lipase topical agent for humans?)

Jenny TV show?

$$$$$

kellygawtscammed · : 07-22-2006, 08:39 PM

Well you are a smart girl! I would watch the Jenny show!
Thanks for the helpful tips

dissociated · : 07-30-2006, 08:46 AM

props to Christina. Response from Beacon (company of fabri-tac glue) also supporting the lazy person method: dry cleaning.

Please add your testimonials!

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Originally Posted by therealbondgirl

I wrote to Beacon's regarding Fabri-Tac removal, and here is the reply (maybe add to sticky?):

"Since Fabri-Tac is meant to be as permanent as possible, there is only one way in which to remove it from fabrics and that is by dry cleaning. Fabri-Tac generally cannot withstand the dry cleaning solvents. If you have only a little bit on something, ask the dry cleaner to "spot" clean it rather than dry clean the entire article.

I made a mess of a silk blouse while demonstrating Fabri-Tac and all the glue did come off after one dry cleaning. Sometimes, however, it may take another cleaning if a lot of glue is on the garment.

Please do not try using any solvents directly on the dried glue as they may stain or ruin the fabric.

Good luck!

Diane"

Christina

gymangel812 · 04:59 AM

another way to remove glue:

acetone works wonders on removing glue (at least on fabri-tac). pour enough on jeans to soak in, let sit for 10-15 mins, wash and dry to remove smell of acetone. sometimes, extra thick glue requires 2 soakings. i've found this method very easy and useful.

you can get acetone at your local hardware store.

weird how i called the fabri-tac hotline and they suggested acetone and that email says the only way to remove is dry cleaning.

also, just as a note, do not try goo-gone, its does not work at all. it just makes the glue mushy and sticky.

missD · : 09-07-2006, 11:55 PM

i use nail polish remover, most of them have acetone, i tried the non-acetone kind and amazingly it works!