How to Get Super Glue Off of Countertops
How to Get Super Glue Off of Countertops
When you are using Super Glue, it’s easy for things to get a little bit out of hand. Suddenly, you’ve stuck your fingers together, or your beautiful countertop has glue spots that seem to harden immediately into an intractable mess. Do you know how to get Super Glue off of your countertops? It’s important to know how to do this correctly because different countertop materials require different cleaners, and using the wrong one can make the problem worse. We’ve got some tips to help you clean up Super Glue without damaging your counter.
Understanding Super Glue
Unlike other glues, Super Glue is solvent-based. In some cases, wet Super Glue can be cleaned with acetone nail polish remover. If the glue has hardened, you may be able to remove it by holding ice on the spill until it becomes brittle, then applying pressure until it breaks. After that, you can remove Super Glue residue with a natural oil like peanut butter or olive oil, or with vinegar. However, you will want to be careful about how you clean Super Glue, depending on the type of countertop on which you have spilled it.
Cleaning Super Glue Without Damaging Countertops
If your countertop is plastic-based or resin-based, you can use a little bit of acetone on a rag to quickly wipe up wet Super Glue. Afterward, quickly wipe the area with a damp, soapy cloth. If you are not able to clean it quickly, and it dries, apply ice in a bag to the glue. It should only take about five minutes for the glue to become brittle enough to break and remove in chunks. On a stone-based countertop, Super Glue can be removed using a razor blade, and this will not hurt the countertop.
Prevention is the Best Solution for Keeping Super Glue Off of Countertops
When you are planning to use Super Glue, set yourself up for success. Look for glue in gel form, which allows for more control and sets quickly. Put down paper or cloth between your counter and whatever you are gluing, to reduce the possibility of spilling Super Glue on the countertop in the first place.
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