Were you putting on hair extensions, but the hair glue got on your clothes?

Removing it will be a hassle, but it’s not impossible. This guide will give you nine methods to get hair glue out of clothes:

• Acetone or Rubbing Alcohol
• White vinegar
• Soapy water
• Lemon oil
• Baking powder
• Ice cubes
• Laundry detergent
• Soda
• Salty water

These methods are easy to follow, and you should have most ingredients at home.

Most of these solutions are homemade, making them more accessible for everyone.

Keep reading to find out how to get hair glue out of clothes!

Also, check out my guide on how to get nail glue out of clothes.

Use Acetone or Rubbing Alcohol to Remove Hair Glue from Clothes

Acetone and rubbing alcohol dissolve hair glue upon touching it, making them great solutions to your problem.

For this solution, you’ll need:

• Acetone/rubbing alcohol
• Cotton swabs
• A dull knife
• Washing machine

Follow the steps below to remove hair glue from clothes with acetone:

1. Let the hair glue dry out before trying to remove it. Wet glue can’t be removed effectively;
2. Soak a cotton swab in acetone/rubbing alcohol and rub it against the glue spot on the clothing article;
3. Use circular movements and make sure you soak the entire glued area in acetone;
4. Wait for 3-5 minutes for the glue to start dissolving;
5. Use a dull knife to dislodge the glue from the fabric. If it’s easier, use your nails for the smaller glue particles;
6. Place the clothing article in a washing machine and wash it in warm water;
7. Repeat this process if necessary.

After you wash the clothing article, check for any glue residue. If there’s more left, let the fabric dry and repeat this process.

Clean Hair Glue from Clothes with White Vinegar

White vinegar is similar to acetone – it can dissolve glue of any kind with a few drops.

So, use it if you don’t have acetone on hand but a bottle of white vinegar.

You’ll need:

• White vinegar
• Cotton swabs
• A basin of hot water

Follow the steps below to remove the hair glue from your clothes:

1. Let the glue dry for 10-15 minutes to make it easier to remove;
2. Dab a cotton swab in white vinegar and run it across the glue spot;
3. Cover all the glue spots in white vinegar;
4. Let it soak for 3-5 minutes before removing the glue particles;
5. You can use your fingers to peel off the hair glue from the fabric;
6. If the glue is still too hard, dab another cotton swab in white vinegar and repeat the process;
7. After removing most of the hair glue, soak the fabric in hot water and add a bit of white vinegar. This is to make sure the glue is gone;
8. Finally, wash the clothing article like you normally do.

This solution should remove all the hair glue from your clothes, especially if you soak the fabric in vinegar water and wash it afterward.

Soak the Fabric in Soapy Water to Remove the Hair Glue

Often, the simplest solution is also the best one.

If the glue spot isn’t too large, you can soak the clothing article in hot, soapy water.

This will soften the hair glue and reduce its stickiness enough so you can scrape it off.

For this solution, you’ll need:

• A basin filled with warm, soapy water
• A towel
• A dull knife or your fingers

Follow the steps below to remove hair glue out of clothes with soapy water:

1. Soak the clothing article in a basin filled with warm, soapy water;
2. Let it soak there for about an hour;
3. Use a dull knife or your fingers to remove the glue from the fabric carefully;
4. If necessary, scrub the glued area to dislodge the rest of the glue parts;
5. Give the fabric a good wash in the washing machine and add some detergent.

This solution might not work for larger glue spots, but it’s great against smaller spots.

You may need to scrub the fabric for several minutes after letting it soak in soapy water.

But the glue should be gone if you do this!

Use Lemon Oil to Remove Hair Glue Out of Clothes

Lemon oil is acidic, just like acetone and vinegar. You can remove the hair glue using a mixture of lemon oil, baking soda, and water.

This homemade adhesive remover works on any glue, including hair glue.

You’ll need:

• Lemon essential oil
• Baking soda
• Water
• Dry cloth
• Cotton swab

Follow the steps below to remove the hair glue out of clothes:

1. Mix 2-3 drops of lemon oil with half a tablespoon of water and two tablespoons of baking soda;
2. Mix the three ingredients carefully until you get what you need;
3. Soak a cotton swab in the mixture and rub the glued areas with it;
4. Cover all the glued areas in the lemon oil mixture and wait for 15-20 minutes;
5. Use your fingers to remove the glue from the fabric;
6. Wipe the rest of the glue with a dry cloth;
7. Soak another cotton swab in the lemon oil mixture and repeat this process.

Chances are you have all the ingredients to make this homemade adhesive remover.

From our tests, the mixture can remove most hair glue stains from clothing if given enough time.

Baking Powder Removes Hair Glue Out of Clothes

Baking powder is a great adhesive remover that you should have at home.

The solution is simple. You’ll need:

• Baking powder
• Coconut oil
• Bristle brush
• Washing machine & detergent
• Cotton swab

Follow the steps below to remove the hair glue using this mixture:

1. Mix the coconut oil and baking powder in a 1-1 ratio;
2. Apply the mixture to the glued area with a cotton swab or with your fingers;
3. Scrub the stained area with a soft bristle brush or with your fingers;
4. Do this until you remove most of the solid glue particles. If necessary, add more of the mixture to the stain;
5. Wash the fabric in the washing machine (cool water) and add some detergent.

This mixture should offer the right acidity to dissolve the hair glue out of clothes.

If it doesn’t work, move on to the next solution.

Clean the Hair Glue Out of Clothes with Ice Cubes

Very cold temperatures weaken the glue. It starts cracking and peeling, losing its sticky characteristic.

You can use ice cubes to freeze the glue stain or put the clothing article in the freezer.

For this solution, you’ll need:

• Ice cubes/freezer
• Gloves
• Stain remover
• Dry cloth

Follow the steps below to do this:

1. Let the glue dry for 3-5 minutes;
2. Make some ice cubes in the freezer;
3. Put on a pair of gloves, take an ice cube, and rub the glue stain with it;
4. Do this for 20-30 seconds, so the glue loses its grip on the fabric;
5. Pick off the glue blobs one by one and remove them from the fabric;
6. Use a remover to remove the hair glue stain left in the fabric.

Alternatively, you can place the clothing article in a zip bag and put it in the freezer.

Take it out after 30-40 minutes and dislodge the glue chunks from the fabric.

Remember that this solution doesn’t take care of the glue stain. You’ll need a stain remover or another solution on this list.

Use Laundry Detergent to Remove Hair Glue Out of Clothes

Laundry detergent is your best friend when dealing with various greases and sticky substances on your clothing.

This solution is simple. Just put your piece of clothing in the washing machine, add detergent, and wash normally.

But don’t put the fabric in the dryer. This could make the glue stain set permanently in the piece of clothing.

Instead, let the fabric air-dry and check if the glue stain is still there.

Alternatively, you could add laundry detergent powder to the glue stain without washing it.

Use a soft brush or fingers to rub the detergent into the glue stain. This should remove discoloring and stains!

Soda Can Remove Hair Glue Out of Clothes

Soda, or coke, is well-known for its degreasing and cleaning properties.

It can get the hair glue out of any fabric or clothing. But you’ll need to mix it with some water beforehand.

For this solution, you’ll need:

• Half a cup of soda
• Half a cup of warm water
• A spray bottle
• Soft brush
• Washing machine

Follow the steps below to clean the hair glue out of your clothes using coke:

1. Mix half a cup of coke and half a cup of water into a spray bottle;
2. Spray the mixture on the glue stain and let it soak for 10-15 minutes;
3. Pick off the glue blobs that are dislodged;
4. After you pick up all the glue residue, use a brush to scrub the glue stain away;
5. If necessary, spray with the mixture again;
6. Wash the fabric in the washing machine.

The coke and water should soften and dissolve the glue, letting you pick it off piece by piece.

As for the glue stain, you can rinse it off using a brush or in the washing machine.

Use Salty Water to Get Hair Glue Out of Clothes

The final solution is a simple one – add some salt into a cup of warm water and use this to dissolve the hair glue from the fabric.

For this, you’ll need:

• One tablespoon of salt
• A cup of warm water
• Spray bottle
• Soft brush

Follow the steps below to do this:

1. Mix 1 tbsp of salt with a cup of warm water;
2. Put the mixture in a spray bottle;
3. Spray over the glue stain liberally and let it soak for 15-20 minutes;
4. Pick off the softened glue with your fingers and try to peel off the rest;
5. Use a soft brush to clean the remaining glue stain.

This solution is pretty simple, but it might not work for larger glue stains.

In that case, put the clothing item in the washing machine and add a detergent.

If necessary, repeat this process two times to remove the glue stain completely.

Conclusion

To summarize, you can remove hair glue from clothes with:

• Salty water
• Soapy water
• Acetone
• Lemon oil
• Baking powder
• Ice cubes
• Soda (coke)
• White vinegar
• Laundry detergent

Hair glue is waterproof and may prove to be problematic to remove. But one of these methods should work for you!

Acidic solvents and warm water will dissolve the hair glue if exposed for longer periods.

For instance, you can leave the fabric soaked in salty water or vinegar water for 1-2 hours before scrubbing the glue stain.

This will ensure that the glue stain will be weakened to a great degree.