Care Tag Lab
Combination family: two passes, check between

How to get glitter glue out

Coloured glue plus glitter. Soak off the glue, then lift the sparkles.

Do this first

Soak in warm water 20 minutes

Fresh stain

  1. Soak in warm water 20 minutes
  2. Scrape gently
  3. Lift loose glitter with tape
  4. Gently work in detergent and wash

Dried or old

  1. Longer warm soak
  2. Oxygen bleach for a dye shadow
Fabric care
Shake glitter out outside, not in the washer.
Time
30 min
How to tell
Look: sparkly coloured patch; Feel: stiff and gritty; Smell: none

Where this fix comes from

We check every fix against these published guides. We do not run a test lab of our own.

Before you start

  • Test on a hidden seam first.
  • Never mix cleaners.
  • Keep it out of the dryer until the stain is gone.

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