Removing sticky residue from wool

[honeychurch]

I have a lovely 1970s blazer with the ILGWU tag that I like very much. However when I was hurrying out to work a few weeks ago, I managed to get some mystery sticky reside on the front of the blazer, it looks and feels like label glue (the gluey residue left on a jar when you wash the label off), and was quite tacky to touch and I have no idea how to remove it. On the internet someone suggested hairspray.

It's a camel colour, I'm afraid if I attempted to pick the residue off it will pull out clumps of wool, and washing may make it worse.

Misplaced my phone charger so can't post images at the moment. Any suggestions v much appreciated!

 

[Pinkcoke]

blue tack, though it might be good if you can find the white version in your case!

 

[retro ruth]

Acetone is my go-to glue remover, but I don't know if it might damage the fabric. If you can test it somewhere inconspicuous first to see how the fabric takes it, that is what I would try.

 

[retro ruth]

Sarah was recommending this stuff "Sticky Stuff Remover" though again, I would test first

http://astore.amazon.co.uk/thevinfasgui-21/detail/B000TAT4GM

 

[honeychurch]

Sarah was recommending this stuff "Sticky Stuff Remover" though again, I would test first

http://astore.amazon.co.uk/thevinfasgui-21/detail/B000TAT4GM

Its quite expensive to buy and I'd be afraid to risk it as it doesn't mention fabric. I still haven't touched the wool!

 

[retro ruth]

Acetone is cheap, and is apparently safe to use on wool, though I would definitely test on an inconspicuous area first.

Acetone is the main ingredient in many nail polish removers, so you can buy that. Check the label that it is acetone.