Let’s learn how to remove glue from rubber with simple methods. Soapy water, oil, and acetone, all these three are the champs.
I have a Bluetooth speaker to connect it with my phone to boost up its sound. However, the Bluetooth speaker’s back has a rubber coating, and one day I spilled glue on it when repairing a broken glass.
I have learned how to get glue off from rubber to make my speaker glue free. In this post, I’ll share multiple methods for removing glue from anything made with rubber. So let’s see how
As I remove my speaker’s glue with the products available at home. And I also don’t want you spending your hard-earned bucks on this. So first, let me tell you how you use oil, toothpaste, soapy water, and other things to serve your purpose of removing glue from rubber.
Method 1- Using oil (What method I followed)
As it was my speaker and it is an electronic device, the speaker would be damaged forever if water entered it. So I used the oiling method to remove the glue.
The Things You Should Prepare
- Any cooking oil
- A dull scraper
- Cotton swab
- Soapy water
- Soft cloth
Step 1
First, I soaked the glued area of the rubber surface of my speaker with oil and let the lubricant dissolve the glue.
Step 2
Then I scraped the soft glue with a dull scraper like a teaspoon’s handle flat edge. You can do it with a butter knife.
Step 3
Once I noticed there is less soft glue that I can’t scrape, I cleaned these with a cotton swab.
Step 4
As glue and oil make the rubber speaker sticky, I cleaned this stickiness by wiping it with a soapy water-damped cloth.
Step 5
In this step, I kept the speaker in an airy space to dry it.
Note: You can follow this method using toothpaste, mayonnaise, and peanut butter. Since oil is the most available item at home, I used it.
Any glue, especially super glue, gets hard within minutes. However, it’ll be easier to remove if you notice getting your rubber phone case or anything super glue when it is liquid.
But, don’t worry, applying heat will help you regain its liquid form and remove it.
The Things You Should Prepare
- Any heating source (An hair dryer, heat gun, iron)
- Sponge
- Soapy water
- Soft cloth
Step 1
Hold your hair dryer on the glue-affected area of the rubber surface from 7-8 inches far as you hold it to dry your hair.
Step 2
Apply heat for 2-3 minutes to melt the hard superglue.
Step 3
When the glue is soft, clean it with a sponge or rag.
Step 4
Now, rinse it with soapy water (if that won’t damage it) or wipe it with a damp cloth.
Note: As excessive heat may damage the rubber surface, you should set the hair dryer on low heat. You also shouldn’t apply heat to one space for more than 2-3 minutes.
Won’t those two methods work for your too much glue gunk on rubber shoes? It’s the last option to use a compatible glue remover that quickly removes glue from metal, leather, to rubber.
The Things You Should Prepare
- Goof Off
- Cotton pads
- An old toothbrush
- Soft cloth
Step 1
Spray a few drops of Goof Off on the rubber glue-affected surface, or you can soak the cotton pads with Goof Off and wipe it on the space. Now, wait a few minutes to break down the glue.
Step 2
Rub the soaked space with the toothbrush to scrape the glue chunk. Do it repeatedly to ensure no glue is left there.
Step 3
Saturate a clean cloth with soapy water and wipe it on the gluey rubber to remove its leftover glue residue.
Step 4
Again wipe the rubber with a clean water-soaked cloth.
Rubber shoes are commonly used to get excellent traction and prevent slippery falling. But, sometimes chewing gum or any other glue may stick to it. As rubber shoes can be cleaned with water, you can comfortably use soapy water to remove glue from the rubber shoes.
The Things You Should Prepare
- Soapy water
- A bucket
- An old toothbrush
Step 1
First, open the laces of your shoes (if they have) because it makes your job easier, as you can easily handle the shoes.
Step 2
Make 1 liter of soapy water by mixing 2-3 teaspoons of mild detergent.
Step 3
Pour the water into a bucket, soak the rubber shoes in the water, and keep them resting for 1-2 hours.
Step 4
Remove the shoes from the soapy water and gently rub them with the old toothbrush. The glue will come off with the brush, which is now soft to peel.
Step 5
Rinse the shoes with clean water and keep them in your backyard for drying.
Did you suddenly fall gorilla glue on your table tennis rubber? No issues, as removing gorilla glue is too easy with the right products and following the proper steps. Here, acetone nail polish remover may be a savior for you.
The Things You Should Prepare
- Nail polish remover (that contains acetone)
- A small towel
Step 1
Apply nail polish remover on the gorilla glue-affected surface and wait for approximately half an hour.
Step 2
Wipe the dissolved glue with a towel and make the space glue-free.
Step 3
Again, wipe the rubber surface with a damp cloth to remove glue stickiness and acetone odor.
Step 4
Repeat the process if there is more glue.
Note: It’s better to use acetone in an air-ventilated room to make the job safe. If you have sensitive skin, don’t forget to wear hand gloves to avoid touching acetone.
FAQs
Can Goo Gone be used on rubber?
Yes, you can use Goo Gone on rubber shoes to remove glue from them. But, you have to avoid using it on silk, suede, or leather shoes.
Will acetone remove superglue from rubber?
Yes, you can use acetone to remove superglue from rubber or almost everything. Just don’t use acetone on your silk cloth. You can check this post to learn how to remove glue from fabric, if you spill glue on your cloth.
Since I have shown you my experience removing glue from rubber, you can believe these methods without any doubt.
In addition, I suggest you do the job with patience when using home products. You should also be careful not to damage your rubber surface for vigorous rubbing.
Which method do you like the most and find the easiest to follow? Remove rubber glue with that method, and share your experience with me. It’ll inspire me to write more to solve your gluey problem.
Have a wonderful day!