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How to Remove Glue From Postcards

Old postcards can be valuable collector's items, as well as meaningful keepsakes. However, postcards sometimes get a glue residue on them if they have been glued into a scrapbook or onto a display. Luckily a little glue on a postcard doesn't mean that it's ruined. The most effective method for removing glue from postcards depends on the physical properties of the glue itself.

Things You'll Need

Craft knife
Glue solvent
Rag

Instructions

- 1
  Observe whether the glue is clumpy or dry and flaky.
- 2
  Scrape the glue gently with a craft knife if it is dry and flaky. Do this slowly and gently so that you don't scratch or tear the postcard.
- 3
  Soften the glue if it is clumpy by dabbing on some glue solvent, which can be purchased at most hardware stores. Apply a few drops of solvent to a clean cloth and then dab the cloth onto the glue.
- 4
  Rub the glue off with a cotton swab after it has been dabbed with the solvent.

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