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QuestionHow do you remove iron-on transfers from clothing?Rani Gorgis is a Laundry and Cleaning Specialist and the Owner of Park Blvd Laundry & Dry Cleaners in San Diego, California. With several years of experience in the laundry and cleaning industry, Rani specializes in dry cleaning, wash-n-fold, shirt laundry, and servicing smoke-damaged clothes. He holds a BS in Accounting and a CPA certification.Double-check your garment's care label before heating the fabric in the dryer for a few minutes. Then, with a bit of rubbing alcohol or solvent, dab the iron-on transfer with the tips of your fingers or a cotton ball. Let it soak for a bit, and then brush the iron-on transfer using a lint or wire brush. In some cases, it may peel off on its own, and you can scrape it off with a utensil.
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QuestionWhat can I do to remove residual glue left behind by the patches?Community AnswerThere is adhesive remover that you can use that's sold in fabric stores.
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QuestionWhat do I do if my paint was burned by an iron and became patchy?Community AnswerIf you iron a painted/printed design, chances are it probably can't be saved.
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QuestionCan I remove the center part of a decal and replace it with something else?Community AnswerYes, you can do whatever you want after you remove it, unless it had already been damaged.
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QuestionCan I reuse the patch after removing it?Ava PhillipsCommunity AnswerYes, as long as the patch is structurally sound. Though the adhesive is gone, you can still stitch it on.
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