8 Smart Hacks to Get Glitter Glue Out of Clothes Fast

It’s back-to-school season, which means things could get a little messy in your home and of course, on your clothes. Arts and crafts are all fun and games until you can’t get the glitter glue out of your beloved favorite dresses or blouses.

Here are some smart and useful hacks to get glitter glue out fast before it stains or ruins your clothes. Now, you won’t have to worry about getting this tough stain out of your garments and will feel free to use all the glitter in the world.

Bye-bye, glitter glue stains, and hello to more arts and crafts in school and in your home.

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8 Ways to Get Glitter Glue Out of Clothes Fast

Give Your Clothes a Good Soak

When washing your clothes stuck with glitter glue, it’s important to soak them first in room-temperature water. Don’t use hot water for this as the glitter glue will set and harden from the hot temperatures.

Soak the garments for at the very least, eight hours, and then go about your normal wash and dry routine. When washing, use the heavy-duty cycle on your washing machine to ensure every last bit of glitter glue is gone.

Use Hairspray

This useful trick works in an instant! Spray your clothing with hairspray and then let it air dry. Then, wash your clothing in the washing machine, and separate from other items.

Try an Iron

Simply put a damp cloth or paper towel over the stain and iron. The intense heat will quickly loosen the glue stain and you can wipe it away afterwards with a cloth.

Give Goo-Gone a Try

Ever heard of Goo Gone? This genius product will instantly lift tough glitter glue and other tough stains out of your garments ASAP. Be gone, glitter glue stain.

Try Nail Polish Remover

Nail polish remover isn’t just for removing your polish. Blot nail polish remover on the stain and watch it disappear before your very own eyes. Be sure to test this on an inconspicuous section of the garment first to make sure it doesn’t leave a stain of its own.

Work While It’s Still Wet

If your glitter glue stain is still wet and hasn’t dried down yet, you’re in luck. Because it’s still wet, the stain hasn’t set. This means you’ll be able to get it out much faster than if it had dried. Simply throw your clothing item in the washing machine and it’ll be gone before you know it.

Scrape With a Knife

If the glue has hardened, it’s best to use an old dull knife from your kitchen. Simply scrape away the glitter glue with your knife (or even the edge of an old credit card) and watch it as it slowly falls off.

Use a Heavy-Duty Detergent

Create a mixture of cold water and laundry detergent. In a tub or plastic container, pour cold water and a cup of laundry detergent and soak your clothing item in it for a few hours until the glitter glue stain has lifted.