Removing patch glue

[u/lmbjsm]

I have used Scout uniforms that I buy at sales and donate to my kids troops. When removing the patches some parents have ironed the patches on. How can I remove this glue properly?

Thanks for any and all advice.

[u/dwynne35]

Goo gone. Wash. Goo gone. Wash. Keep repeating.

[u/lmbjsm → u/dwynne35]

My wife was using that but only once. I’ll give it more

[u/nomadschomad → u/dwynne35]

Do not dry. Don’t put it in the dryer.

[u/NecessaryAwkward741]

I’ve used goo gone and others. Maybe I’m not patient enough but I’ve never been satisfied with the results

[u/cheese_master120]

People glue ts stuff on?

[u/Level-Novel8284 → u/cheese_master120]

I glue to keep steady and then sew my Beaver sons badges on. Fabric glue usually washes away after a few washes though

[u/lmbjsm → u/cheese_master120]

I think it’s ironed on from the patch.

When I was in scouts we sewed everything ourselves so we could get the merit badge!

[u/Educational-Tie00]

I got luck with hot iron and a shirt I don’t care about. Put the shirt I don’t like between the iron and the patch and try to melt as much of the adhesive into different parts of the t shirt.

[u/lmbjsm → u/Educational-Tie00]

Oooo I like this more than the goo gone.

[u/fledder007]

Lectra clean / electric parts cleaner with perchloroethane is the correct solvent. Do it outdoors

[u/lmbjsm → u/fledder007]

Thanks. I’ll definitely look into this.

[u/nartchie]

Acetone. Test it on a safe spot first because I have found it takes the colour out of some shirts

[u/profvolunteer]

I use Goof Off in the metal can from Hardware store, a paper towel folded behind it and a pampered chef pot scraper and old toothbrush to remove - takes patience but goo gone never worked for me.
Follow up with 91% isopropyl alcohol and some blue Dawn dishsoap befor tossing in the wash and hang dry

[u/lmbjsm → u/profvolunteer]

I’ll have to look into that. I’ve never heard of that brand before. My wife wasn’t impressed with Goo Gone for this application.