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• Method 1 of 3: Using chemical solvents
• Method 2 of 3: Using heat and steam
• Method 3 of 3: Using an iron
• Tips

An iron-on transfer can be a great way to express your personal style and is a fun addition to many different garments. However, you may get tired of the application after a while. Unfortunately, most ironing applications are permanent. However, you can try to remove the application using one or more of the methods described below.

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Method 1 of 3: Using chemical solvents

1. Buy a chemical solvent designed for removing letters and ironing applications. There are solvents made especially for this purpose, but you can also try household solvents such as nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol, or a sticker and glue remover.
2. Put the garment in the dryer. Placing the garment in the dryer at high heat for a few minutes will cause the glue to heat up and possibly come off a little.
3. Wash the garment separately. Wash the garment by yourself and wash it by hand or in the washing machine. If you wash it with other items of clothing, the solvent can potentially damage other items of clothing. Make sure to wash the garment well and use extra detergent before wearing it. This will prevent your skin from coming into contact with the solvent.

Method 2 of 3: Using heat and steam

1. Place the garment on a flat surface. An ironing board or a table covered with a towel is fine. Make sure the surface you are using can withstand heat.
2. Look at the care label in the garment. Heating the garment above the recommended maximum temperature stated on the care label may damage the fabric. Some fabrics, such as polyester, can even melt if they get too hot.
3. Wash the garment as usual. After removing the appliqué and adhesive residue, wash the garment as you normally would. In any case, do this if you have used a chemical to remove adhesive residue. The chemical can irritate or damage your skin.

Method 3 of 3: Using an iron

1. Look at the care label in the garment. Heating the garment above the recommended maximum temperature stated on the care label may damage the fabric. Some fabrics, such as polyester, can even melt if they get too hot. This method uses direct heat and has a higher chance of damaging the garment than the other methods.
2. Wash the garment as usual. After removing the appliqué and adhesive residue, wash the garment as you normally would. In any case, do this if you have used a chemical to remove adhesive residue. The chemical can irritate or damage your skin.

Tips

• You can combine several of the methods described above if you wish. You may need to use more than one method to remove the ironing application.
• Note that the longer the application has been on the garment, the less effective a chemical solvent will be at removing it.
• How easy the application is to remove depends in part on the type of application and the adhesive used. Remember that most applications are permanent.