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Often, home craftsmen during repairs close frames or even glass by sticking adhesive tape on them. This solution allows you to protect the window from contamination, however, over time, it is not easy to remove the adhesive tape, and even more so the adhesive residue after it. To help in solving this problem, next I will tell you how to remove adhesive tape from plastic windows in the most effective folk ways.
Folk ways to remove tape
First of all, it must be said that the longer the adhesive tape is on the windows, the more difficult it is to get rid of it. And as soon as you cut it off, do not leave “for later” cleaning the surface of the glue. The fact is that the glue will become dusty and will look like dark spots, besides, it only becomes more difficult to remove it over time, which I understood from personal experience.
There are many different folk tricks for removing adhesive tape, however, the following methods are proven and most effective:
Method 1: Stationery eraser
The eraser is able to erase the remnants of adhesive tape and glue from the frame or glass in the same way as a pencil from paper. The only thing is that the gum should be new and preferably as elastic as possible.
It should be noted that the eraser is able to cope even with very old traces of adhesive tape. However, this method has one serious drawback - if the area of contamination is large, then it turns into a long and rather laborious work.
Therefore, it is advisable to use the eraser only in cases where a small area is contaminated. Otherwise, consider another, better option, how to remove the old tape.
Method 2: scraper
If the adhesive tape has been glued to the window relatively recently, then it can be removed with a scraper for cleaning glass and ceramic surfaces. This device works as follows:
- use a scraper to pry off the edge of the tape;
- then pull on the edge. If you feel that the film has begun to tear, pry it again;
- after removing the tape, the adhesive residue should be scraped off with a scraper as far as possible;
- if necessary, additionally wipe the window surface with detergent. Below we will take a closer look at how to wash off the remaining glue.
Housewives often get rid of adhesive tape and glue residue with a blade. This method is also effective, however, you must work with the blade very carefully so as not to scratch the plastic and cut yourself. It is advisable to use it only for cleaning glass.
Method 3: household hair dryer
A great way to clean windows of old scotch tape is to heat up the stained areas with normal hair. This is done as follows:
- evenly heat the contaminated area, as a result of which the glue will soften;
- then wipe the contaminated area with your own hands with a rag or paper towel, if necessary, you can also use a scraper. For best results, use a cleanser. During operation, the contaminated area must be heated periodically.
If you have a steam generator, then it is better to use it, as it copes with the task more efficiently than a hair dryer.
The advantage of this method is that it allows you to remove even glue that has eaten into the plastic.. In addition, in this way you can even remove traces of double-sided tape, which, in addition to acrylic, contains rubber and other components in its adhesive composition that “tightly” eat into plastic and other surfaces.
Method 4: vegetable oil
Another common and effective remedy is vegetable oil. Moreover, you can use any oil - sunflower, mint, etc. The surface cleaning process in this case looks like this:
- before cleaning the tape from the plastic window, you need to lubricate the contaminated areas with oil;
- within an hour, periodically wipe the contaminated places with a cotton swab;
- when the adhesive tape and traces of it are completely removed, the oil should be washed off the surface. You can use dish detergent for this.
The smell from the oil will be felt in the room for a while even after you wash it off. Therefore, it is better to use oils that smell good. For example, citrus essential oil is a great option.
Option 5: medical alcohol
Now consider how to wash the adhesive tape from plastic windows with medical alcohol. To do this, we need 95 percent alcohol.
I must say that in this way you can not only remove the glue that has eaten into the plastic surface, but also whiten the yellowed plastic. The procedure is performed in the following sequence:
- apply alcohol to the contaminated surface with a cotton swab. As the alcohol dries, it should be applied within a few minutes;
- then wipe the contaminated areas with the same swab.
Test the alcohol on a small area of plastic first, as different types and densities of plastic may react differently to alcohol.
I note that when I had to deal with rubbing the glue from the windows, there was no alcohol at hand. However, I used toilet water and paper towels. As a result, it turned out to quickly clean large areas with traces of adhesive tape.
Option 6: adhesive tape
As the folk wisdom says - "The wedge is knocked out with a wedge." If we rephrase it a little to fit our situation, it turns out that the tape can be torn off with tape. The instruction in this case is extremely simple and clear:
- on areas with old adhesive tape and glue, stick a new strip of adhesive tape;
- now the new tape must be torn off with one sharp jerk;
- if the first time it was not possible to completely clean the surface of, repeat the procedure again.
It is more expedient to start cleaning the surface with this method, and then think about how to wipe off the remnants of adhesive tape that could not be removed with adhesive tape.
Option 7: Nail polish remover or other solvent
If you need to clean window glass, you can use nail polish remover, mineral spirits, or another solvent to clean it. The main thing - work carefully so that the solvent does not get on the plastic, as it can damage it.
It is very simple to work with a solvent - first treat the contaminated areas with liquid, then wait a few minutes and wipe the glass with a clean rag or paper towel. The only thing is to ensure the ventilation of the room, as all solvents have a sharp toxic odor.
Option 8: Special cleaning compounds
Currently, there are quite a few special formulations that allow you to get rid of not only adhesive tape and its traces, but also all kinds of other stickers. Let's take HG Sticker Remover as an example.
This composition is applied as follows:
- if you have not yet removed the adhesive tape from the glass, and found out that it is quite difficult to do this, since it breaks, then in this case, before cleaning the plastic windows from the adhesive tape, pick up the edge of the adhesive tape. The area under the torn tape must be lubricated with this composition;
- after a few minutes, pull the tape and carefully tear it away from the window. If it breaks in some area, the procedure must be repeated;
- after that, apply the composition to the remaining glue with a cotton swab, and wait a few seconds until it reacts with the surface;
- now the surface can be wiped with a clean cloth or paper towel.
The price of this product is about 400 rubles for a 300 ml vial. This volume is quite enough to wipe all the windows in the apartment, and the composition will remain for other cases.
Of course, there are many other detergents that effectively cope with the task. In particular, FENOSOL and COSMOFEN 10 have proven themselves well. They are used according to the same principle - before washing contaminated areas, a composition is applied to them, after which the surface is wiped off.
Conclusion
All methods of removing adhesive tape from plastic windows, which we have read above, are quite effective. Therefore, one should choose depending on the area of the contaminated surface and its type, i.e. glass is dirty or plastic. At the same time, work carefully so as not to damage the surface of the windows.
For more information, see the video in this article. If you have any difficulties in the process of removing the adhesive tape, ask questions in the comments, and I will be happy to answer you.
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When painting surfaces, masking tape is often used. It greatly facilitates the work, allowing you to get a clear border for separating colors. It is a tape of different widths, on one side of which an adhesive is applied. Having a huge number of advantages, masking tape has one significant drawback - it sometimes happens that it partially remains on the surface after an attempt to remove it.
In such cases, masking tape must be removed immediately. This is done first with a spatula or blade, being very careful not to scratch the surface. After removing the masking tape itself, traces often remain. Consider several ways to remove them.
Removal with other tape
If you didn’t waste time in vain and after you removed the tape, you immediately decided to remove all traces, then you can do this with another tape. The main thing is that the remnants of the glue do not have time to harden completely. This method is best used when working with plastic products.
Stick the adhesive tape on the place where the traces remain, press well. Then, with a quick movement, you need to tear it off. Repeat several times to achieve the desired result. The advantage of this method over others is that it is absolutely impossible to scratch or somehow damage the product.
Soda Removal
Another safe method is to prepare a composition for removing traces of masking tape with your own hands. You can use ordinary baking soda for this purpose, dilute it with water to make a creamy mass. Now apply on the marks from the adhesive tape, wait about 2-3 minutes. The composition is removed with a cloth soaked in water. Carry out the procedure again if necessary.
Products containing alcohol
If you hesitated, and the glue has long been absorbed into the surface, you can try to remove it using alcohol-containing liquids. It can be ordinary vodka, alcohol, alcohol-based lotion (the lotion should not have a color, otherwise it may adversely affect the painted surface).
Soak a sponge or cloth in the liquid and carefully remove any traces of masking tape. First, this must be done in a place that is out of sight, as the result may not be the best, because not all types of plastic tolerate alcohol compositions equally well (deformation may occur or color will change)
Advice: medical alcohol is best suited for this purpose. After wetting a cloth and glue left after the adhesive tape with it, rinse it with detergent.
Non-aggressive detergents
You can remove traces of masking tape using detergents that do not contain aggressive substances. Choose from gel, liquid, or powder form (large crystals can scratch your surface, ruining your look).
Wet the sponge in the detergent and wipe the places where the tape was, increasing the pressure in the immediate accumulations of glue. Even a window spray is suitable for this purpose. Just spray it on the marks, wait 5-10 minutes and wipe off with a sponge. After that, rinse everything with clean water.
white spirit and gasoline
To clean traces of adhesive tape, gasoline or white spirit is sometimes used. The main thing is that they are free of various impurities. These substances quickly dissolve the adhesive and remove it effectively, but they are very dangerous in that they can damage the surface, so you need to be very careful when applying them. It is better to try on some test piece of material, otherwise you can ruin the product. If after 10 minutes the color and shape of the material has not changed, then the work can be carried out.
Removing tape marks with acetone
You can also try to remove glue marks using acetone, but this is quite dangerous, as you can damage the surface or paint with this substance. As a safer option - napkins or nail polish remover (different types of compounds may contain acetone in small quantities or not at all). Perhaps it is better to play it safe and take it without acetone.
Removal with a hair dryer
If the product to be painted is made of a material resistant to elevated temperatures, then traces of adhesive tape can be removed with a conventional hair dryer or steamer. It is enough to heat only the end of the tape, and then pull it, and it will all come off easily. Glue residues should not be heated too much; after a slight increase in temperature, they can be easily removed with a damp cloth.
A faster option is to operate by ferry. Sometimes it’s enough just to breathe for a long time, and then wipe off the traces.
Oil
This method is dangerous because there is a great chance to put a greasy stain, which is much more difficult to remove than the remnants of masking tape. But still, despite this, painters resort to this method. Any vegetable oil (sunflower, olive and any other) will do. Soak the tape in oil, wait 15 minutes. Then start peeling off the tape. Traces are easily erased with a sponge. After that, wash the surface with soap and water.
Mechanical impact
Here you will need a sponge for washing dishes, soap and water. You need to lather the rougher side of the sponge and start wiping the right place so that it is all in a soapy solution. Wait about 5 minutes. Then you have to intensively scrub the traces for quite a long time. This method does not require any additional funds, because you have all this at home, but you will have to spend a lot of effort and patience.
Toothpaste
The most popular, but at the same time unusual, way to remove traces of masking tape on plastic is to use regular toothpaste. Toothpaste is applied to the traces of glue, wait 5 to 10 minutes and wipe with a dry cloth. Finally, the surface is washed with clean water.
Washing gum
You can use a simple rubber band to remove the adhesive. The stains that remain after it must be wiped with a rag so that the shine returns. Do not rub the adhesive with the hard side of the rubber band, because you can damage the surface.
How to remove traces of adhesive tape should not be
Some substances can harm the surface of the product, although they will help remove traces of glue. These include:
- Substances in the form of powders having large granules. They can scratch the finish.
- Substances containing aggressive components or acids. They can react with plastic, change its color or shape.
Thus, there are many ways to remove the remaining adhesive tape, so you can easily choose the one that is right for your surface.
Adhesive tape is a universal fastening packaging material, which, unfortunately, leaves unpleasant sticky marks on the surfaces of objects. Moreover, removing these stains can be quite difficult. They not only spoil the appearance of the product, but also darken over time.
In addition, dirt and dust stick to these places. Let's look at how to remove traces of adhesive tape in a short time and without harm to the material.
Generic Methods
- Surprisingly, scotch tape can remove other scotch tape. To do this, stick a new adhesive tape on the desired area and sharply peel it off. Repeat if necessary;
- Soap solution is a gentle remedy that will remove fresh traces of adhesive tape from clothes, textiles and small items. Soak the product in warm water with diluted soap and wash or wipe the desired area with a cloth and soapy water. To prepare a soap solution, add a little liquid soap or a piece of solid soap grated on a coarse grater. Stir the composition until foam is formed;
- Sunflower, olive or rapeseed oil is great for removing traces of adhesive tape, glue, various labels, barcodes and price tags. Apply oil to the sponge and wipe the surface, leave for ten minutes and wipe the area with a napkin or cloth with soapy water and then wipe dry. Such a tool is suitable for any surface except wood and;
- The school eraser gently removes marks from wood, plastic and hard surfaces without scratches, stains or other harm to the material;
- Special tools for removing labels and stickers, traces of glue and adhesive tape. Manufacturers offer aerosols and sprays that are sprayed in the right place and wiped with a damp cloth. After the procedure, there will be no trace of adhesive tape or glue!;
- Solvents, which include white spirit, nail polish remover, acetone or refined gasoline (used in lighters), degrease the surface, which makes it easy to wash off traces of glue or tape. Such products are suitable for cleaning clothes, curtains and curtains, upholstered furniture and clothing. Use hard surface solvents with care;
- Baking soda mixed with vegetable oil removes marks from masking tape and regular tape, as well as grease stains on household appliances or plastic. At the same time, the product does not leave scratches on surfaces, like ordinary powders, abrasive compounds;
- Ammonia or acetone is applied with a cotton pad to the damaged area. It is great for plastic surfaces, especially for. But alcohol and acetone cannot be used for painted or varnished products.
How to remove traces of adhesive tape from plastic
White spirit, a school eraser, vegetable oil or a hair dryer will help remove traces of adhesive tape on plastic. In the latter case, dry the desired area with hot air and then wash the area with soapy water or a normal damp cloth.
How to properly clean plastic, if necessary, restore the plastic surface and get rid of yellowness, read.
If you are using white spirit or refined gasoline, mix the solvent with water, blot a cotton pad in the resulting composition and wipe the adhesive residue.
Leave the product for ten minutes, and then remove with a damp cloth or napkin. Use only a weak solution, otherwise plastic coatings may be damaged due to the aggressive action of the products.
Easier ways are to use a school eraser or wet disinfectant wipes. The disinfectant composition will destroy the adhesive base in a few minutes and help get rid of the label.
To speed up the process, sprinkle the problem area with salt and then wipe it with a napkin. The eraser will also remove the glued paper, and the remnants of the label are removed with a light cloth dipped in soapy water.
For plastic surfaces, WD 40 spray is used, which is usually used to treat locks and lubricate various mechanisms. However, this composition will also clean the surface of traces of adhesive tape, as it quickly penetrates into the structure of the material, loosens the adhesive composition, disinfects and cleans the product.
Spray the product at a distance of ten centimeters from the surface and leave for ten minutes, then rinse with a damp cloth.
You can also use peanut butter for cleaning. Apply oil to the sticky area, wait two to three minutes and then wash off with soapy water. Instead, you can take a more affordable vegetable or olive oil.
How to remove tape marks from furniture and clothes
Many universal methods will help to wash traces of adhesive tape on furniture. The choice of method depends on the material from which the furniture is made or processed. Sunflower oil is used for polished surfaces and upholstered furniture.
The product is applied to a cotton pad and carefully lubricated the desired area. The oil is left for ten minutes, then washed with soapy water and the furniture is wiped with a dry cloth.
For all types of furniture, clothing, curtains and curtains, tablecloths and other textiles, solvents are suitable, including white spirit, nail polish remover, acetone or refined gasoline (used in lighters). These products degrease the surface, which makes it easy to wash off traces of glue or adhesive tape.
After such treatment, the furniture should be cleaned with a damp cloth with soapy water or a special tool for cleaning furniture upholstery. And things need to be washed.
Remember that you can not use oil for wood raw products! Such a tree absorbs the agent well, as a result, greasy spots remain on the surfaces. Solvents for polished and painted surfaces can be used with caution.
Traces of adhesive tape on windows and car
To wash off traces of a label or an adhesive tape on a car, special car cleaners are used. In addition, you can heat the desired area on the machine with a hair dryer or steam, and then remove the adhesive. Since it melts when heated, cleaning will be easy and fast.
Essential oils, especially eucalyptus or tea tree oil, will help get rid of ordinary or double-sided tape on windows and glass. Such products are also used for glass and porcelain dishes, tiles and ceramic tiles.
The glass surface can also be cleaned with vinegar, acetone or alcohol. Treat the desired area with the product, rinse with glass, window and mirror cleaner. Then wipe with a damp cloth and wipe dry. But such compositions are not suitable for tinted car windows!
How to clean other surfaces from traces of adhesive tape
To clean the washing machine, refrigerator, microwave and other household appliances, vinegar, alcohol and acetone, liquid detergents and window cleaning sprays are used. First, apply vinegar, alcohol or acetone to the desired area, leave for a few minutes and then wash with detergent.
Traces of adhesive tape from household appliances are also removed by vegetable oil, a school eraser or heating with a hair dryer. By the way, the method of cleaning tape with another tape can work here.
For dishes, baking soda is suitable. Dissolve a glass of soda in a saucepan with hot water and release the products there. Leave for half an hour, then wash the items with dishwashing liquid and rinse thoroughly in clean water. By the way, soda will remove not only traces of adhesive tape, but also greasy stains, severe pollution.
Reading 4 min. Published on 03.11.2018
Scotch tape is a useful invention, without which it is simply impossible to do in everyday life and at work. But this adhesive tape, in addition to many advantages, has one drawback - it leaves marks on various surfaces that are quite difficult to remove.
Tape on furniture
How to remove traces of adhesive tape on furniture without ruining it? There are several fairly effective ways to solve this problem:
- From lacquered and polished furniture, glue is well removed with White Spirit solvent or gasoline. But stains can form from these substances and a persistent unpleasant odor can persist.
- A safe way to remove traces of adhesive tape is to heat it with a hair dryer. Subsequently, the contamination is wiped off with a swab dipped in vegetable oil. Oil from furniture is washed off with ordinary soap. It does not damage the coating and leaves no marks or scuffs.
Any essential oil purchased at a pharmacy will help remove glue without much effort. The mechanism of action of the essential oil is to disrupt the adhesive properties of adhesive tape. Sticky marks are wiped off with a damp cloth, and the oil remaining on the surface evaporates.
- The easiest way to clean the surface of glue is to use soapy water and hot water. foam in hot water and moisten the sticky place with it. After a few minutes, the remaining adhesive tape is easily removed, and the surface is wiped dry with a cloth.
- From upholstered furniture, traces of adhesive tape are removed with acetone. They treat the upholstery, wipe it with a rag soaked in soapy water, and then dry it with a dry cloth.
Tape on plastic
You can remove traces of adhesive tape on plastic in the same ways as on furniture:
- Effective means are "White spirit" and refined gasoline. Moisten a cotton swab with the solvent and gently wipe the sticky place with it. It is recommended to pre-test the effect of the solvent on a small area of plastic.
- You can remove traces of adhesive tape from plastic using dishwashing gel or vegetable oil.
- With a lot of strength and patience, you can wipe the glue off the plastic with an ordinary eraser.
Baking soda will help solve the problem. It is mixed with a small amount of water until a mushy mass is obtained, applied to a sponge and wiped over the stains. Finally, wash the surface with clean water and dry.
- You can clean a hard plastic surface with a powder.
- Special pencils and liquids allow you to remove the remnants of adhesive tape from household appliances.
Scotch on glass
Some housewives seal the cracks on the windows with adhesive tape for the winter, and in the spring they cannot completely remove it from the glass.
The simplest and most affordable tool is a windshield wiper. It is applied to the sticky area, left for a while, and then the glass is wiped with soft paper.
You can remove the trace left from the adhesive tape on the glass with nail polish remover, alcohol or acetone. The smell of the solvent will quickly disappear, and household chemicals will not damage the glass.
Universal technical aerosols are an excellent tool for removing glue from glass. Currently, there is a special “Label Remover” on sale that removes adhesive tape well.
Tape on clothes
You can remove traces of adhesive tape on clothes with acetone, alcohol or gasoline. Soak a cotton pad in the solvent and wipe the contaminated area with it.
If the stain does not go away the first time, the cleaning procedure is repeated again. After the glue has completely disappeared, the clothes are washed with any detergent. It is better to refuse the use of vegetable oil, since it will only spoil a good thing.
Before you start cleaning, you need to check all the labels on the clothes so that chemicals do not damage the fabric.
When all means have been tried, and the trace of the tape still remains, you can try to remove it with the same tape. To do this, take a new piece of adhesive tape, stick it on the stain and tear it off sharply.
You use adhesive tape when transporting furniture - you “fix” the doors of cupboards, cabinets and bedside tables with it. This ribbon is very reliable and usually does not fail. But when the furniture has already been moved, an unpleasant surprise awaits you. It suddenly turns out that it is not at all easy to wipe off the sticky miracle from the nightstands. And even if it succeeds, you still have to suffer with the remaining sticky stain. So how to wipe the adhesive tape from the furniture, so as not to leave any traces? Now you will know.
Regular lighter gasoline is a great way to get rid of sticky tape:
Just take a piece of cloth, moisten it liberally with lighter gasoline.
Walk through the "remains" of the tape.
Rinse the vacated area with warm water.
Wipe dry and that's it.
But we warn you: the stench will still be the same, so the method is effective, but not without flaws.
Very important! Use gasoline very carefully, especially with polished and varnished surfaces. If you hold the “fuel” on them for too long, then it will so eat that you can’t remove it later. Well, except perhaps along with polishing.
White spirit solvent adhesive also perfectly eliminates adhesive tape. The method of removal is the same as with gasoline for lighters.
Eraser
The eraser not only erases various pencil daubs - it will also clean the places where you had to glue the adhesive tape without any problems. Do it in this way:
Take an eraser, until you're blue in the face, rub it over the remnants of a sticky miracle.
Then "polish" with a dry cloth, and the matter is over.
The method is excellent, but rather long - you just need angelic patience to completely remove the Velcro.
Oil perfectly removes sticky from polished and painted surfaces:
Dampen a clean cloth with oil.
Rub the adhesive spot well.
Do not touch for 20 minutes, so that the sticky stain “soaks” the oil enough and begins to break down.
Rinse with polish and clean with a spatula.
Wipe it with something dry (a paper towel is fine), and say a long-awaited goodbye to the sticky miracle.
The disadvantages of the method are the same stink. Plus, if the surface is untreated wood, it is dangerous to rub oil on it - greasy spots may remain.
You can also wash sticky marks with essential oil, which is sold in any pharmacy. But it still smells after. True, it is much more pleasant than the aroma of sunflower, which will only please the fetishists of this plant.
Soda
To tear sticky stains from furniture, ordinary soda is enough:
Prepare baking soda and dilute it in water to make a paste that looks like sour cream.
Apply "sour cream" to the sponge and rub it on sticky spots.
Rinse and dry.
Hairdryer - for furniture plastic
Scotch tape can go into plastic almost forever. The sun's rays are to blame - they literally "crown" the adhesive substance with plastic surfaces, make them one whole - it becomes almost impossible to wash the stains. But there is salvation and its name is a hair dryer. Yes, yes, the one you use to dry your hair after a shower or shower. Just:
Heat sticky spots with a hair dryer (to soften them, hot air is just right).
Then put a swab dipped in the same vegetable oil into the game. Gently rub it on heated sticky spots.
Remove the oil with soap and that's it.
Important! Furniture plastic does not always cope well with the attack of hot air vapors. If it is not of very high quality, yellow, hard-to-remove spots and even deformations may appear. To hide them, you will again have to glue something on top: film, wallpaper ... well, why not decor in general?
Tooth powder - for chipboard furniture
With adhesive tape stuck to chipboard furniture, you don’t have to mess around too much. Enough of the usual tooth powder and shaving foam (or any more or less decent dishwashing detergent):
Mix tooth powder with foam.
Apply with a sponge to the remaining tape.
Wait (literally a couple of minutes) until the adhesive stain begins to liquefy.
Take a damp sponge and carefully, without strong pressure, remove the thinned glue.
Acetone - for upholstered furniture
The easiest way to remove adhesive substance from upholstered furniture is with acetone:
Treat them to a sticky spot.
Moisten a cloth with detergent or plain soapy water.
Wipe off the remaining tape.
Finally go over with a dry cloth to remove the marks completely.
Abrasive paste - for glass
If there are traces of sticking on the glass of a sideboard or sideboard, then it will be difficult to do without abrasive pastes. So:
Be sure to wear rubber gloves, because after all, you will have to work with a chemical substance - abrasive paste. It is better that it does not get on the skin.
Take a sponge and put some paste on it.
Go over the remaining tape with a sponge. Attention! Be sure to clean the sponge from time to time (with a regular rinse) from sticky particles and “used” paste;
Finally, rinse the glass thoroughly and wipe dry.
Important! Abrasives are safe only for glass. They easily damage other surfaces, rough, scratch.
Drill - for double-sided tape
Double-sided tape can be a real headache. It contains rubber and some other foam materials, thanks to which the double-sided tape sticks literally tightly. But you can still remove the sticky. To do this, you need to buy a special rubber nozzle for a drill. Outwardly, it resembles an ordinary eraser and is designed just for removing especially sticky substances. The nozzle does not pose a great danger to furniture. And angelic patience, as in the case of a "manual" eraser, is not needed - the drill will deal with sticky spots in no time.
All-purpose label remover and dishwashing detergent
If you don’t want to fool around, the advice is simple - buy a universal remedy against labels in the store. It will clean up traces of adhesive tape, but the truth will have to fork out.
Here, watch a video about one interesting "universal":
Well, if you want it to be cheap, but cheerful, just use the usual dishwashing detergent. Do it like this:
Add dish detergent to hot water.
Use a cloth or sponge to apply the resulting mixture to the sticky stain.
After a couple of minutes, the glue will liquefy, and you can easily remove it with a regular dry cloth.
But be sure to keep in mind: this method is simple, but not always effective. As they say: to break - not to build, to glue - not to tear off ...
Scotch tape is rubbed off. This is not a joke at all. Just:
Stick a strip of sticky tape on the leftovers.
Rip it off quickly.
If necessary, repeat the procedure a couple of times.
There will be nothing left of the adhesive tape at all.
Our congratulations! Now you finally know how to get rid of sticky. It's time to get a bottle of Scotch from the bar cabinet and drink a couple of sips for the victory over his sticky namesake.
