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How do you clean spray foam insulation from fabric once the foam is dry?
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September 13, 2011 12:37AM
I'm not sure but my husband had insulation spray foam stuck into his hair (don't ask) and we took it out completely with nail polish remover!
Also from experience you can use ACETONE and it is readily available at places like PAINT STORES AND PLACES LIKE HOME DEPOT ,LOWES , CIL PAINTS ,CANADIAN TIRE THE ACETONE WILL DISSOLVE THE FOAM IMMEDIATELY
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