Scotch tape is a useful adhesive tape, often used in households to connect different parts and glue broken things, but even despite its convenience, it leaves unpleasant marks that attract lint, dust and dirt, which we want to get rid of. It’s quite easy to wipe off traces of glue from the tape; you just need to follow the instructions and tips. Despite the fact that there are many types of adhesive tape, they share the same feature: acrylic base, less often - rubber. This means that the choice effective remedy depends on the material of the surface on which the marks are left - plastic, stainless metal, wood, glass or linoleum.
Before you start cleaning off the unpleasant adhesive layer, you should understand the types of adhesive tape that leave a mark (this is not a problem with every adhesive tape). If we “know the enemy by sight,” it is easier for us to deal with him.
Let's look at which tape leaves marks and which doesn't.
Table: what types of tape exist
We clean traces of glue from regular, paint, double-sided
The easiest way to remove traces is from rubber-based adhesives, as well as any “fresh” traces. Each type of tape that leaves marks has its own way of removing them.
How to remove traces of adhesive tape from metal
Cleaning with Oil
Most often, traces of adhesive tape on an acrylic base remain on metal surfaces. One of the easiest to use methods that does not involve unpleasant consequences, - get rid of glue using vegetable oil. Oil contains fats that can change the properties of the glue and reduce its stickiness. A small piece of cotton wool is moistened with any fatty oil of vegetable origin (sunflower or mustard, olive), applied to the adhesive trace for a couple of minutes and rubbed off with slight pressure. You can pour the oil directly onto the contaminated surface itself and place an unnecessary piece of cloth on top (in this case, you will need to wait several hours, but it will be easier to wipe off the glue without putting any effort). After oiling, the surface should be washed with a solution of soap or soda.
How to wipe with solvent
When removing traces of adhesive tape from painted metal (with kitchen stove, hood or refrigerator) solvents such as alcohol or vodka, acetone, apple or grape vinegar, window cleaner, nail polish remover or White Spirit solvent will help. These same substances work well with adhesive marks on tiles, ceramic surfaces, mirrors and glass products.
You can remove adhesive tape residues from stainless metal using a dry cleaning agent - powder like Pemolux for the kitchen (or Cif) and a sponge for stainless steel.
Getting rid of traces of glue on plastic surfaces
Plastic surrounds us everywhere in an apartment or house - these are window frames, furniture, and toys for children. When preparing for cleaning, you should objectively evaluate the quality of the plastic, good material must withstand even aggressive means. It is also necessary to take into account the cleaning time - scrubbing tape that has become old takes much longer and is more difficult.
Eraser cleans plastic
An ordinary office eraser can get rid of glue traces; it wipes away specks from the wet plastic surface soft cloth. This method can be used to remove tape from electrical equipment, children's toys, furniture and plastic windows. However, if the surface is very large, you will need a lot of time and patience.
What solvents are suitable
You can use the same products used for cleaning metal, or unrefined lighter gasoline, but before doing so, it is better to test them on a small area of the plastic surface that you would like to clean.
Not all plastic reacts equally well to White Spirit, vodka or alcohol; some may lose upper layer paint or gloss, on the surface of others there is a possibility of light spots appearing.
Applying heat to the adhesive stain
Old glue is the most difficult to remove from plastic; you can “warm it up” a little to make things easier. To do this, you need to use a hair dryer, which will soften the adhesive mass, or a table lamp. After such manipulations, the adhesive trace will “make contact faster” with others detergents(for example, soap solution).
Scotch tape
Not too old traces of adhesive tape can be cleaned... with another adhesive tape. It must be of better quality so as not to “plant” new traces on the surface. You need to stick a new piece of adhesive tape on the old mark and vigorously tear it off, repeating this until there are no traces of the old glue left on the plastic surface.
Video: cleaning plastic windows from traces of adhesive tape
How to wash natural or synthetic fabrics
As soon as you find traces of adhesive tape on fabrics, begin to act immediately, before the glue hardens and is absorbed into the fibers of the fabric.
Alcohol or acetone
You need to moisten a cotton swab or a cotton pad folded in half with solvent (use the corner of it) and wipe the dirty mark. The solvent can be used on durable, non-fading fabrics, but it is not at all suitable for printed or patterned fabrics, dyed fabrics and thin material.
Soap solution, washing powder or soda solution
You need to soak the clothes for half an hour to an hour, and then rinse, first of all paying attention to areas with traces of adhesive tape and carefully removing the glue from the fabric with your hands.
Washing machine
Try washing things in washing machine, setting it to a specific mode for each specific type of fabric. It is advisable not to set the spin program after washing - this way you will have the opportunity to check whether the tape remains on the surface of the fabric or not.
Gasoline, kerosene, and other oil-based solvents leave permanent stains on fabrics. greasy spots, so using them to clean clothes from tape is not recommended at all.
If glue remains on furniture upholstery or carpet surface
Special product for cleaning carpets
Can be used special remedy for cleaning carpets - Help, Vanish or Drop of Vox, you should keep it on the dirty area a little longer than the manufacturer recommends for regular carpet cleaning.
Solvents
Furniture upholstery can be treated with acetone, then wiped with a cloth soaked in soapy water.
Removing the remnants of the edge tape from the linoleum
Any cleaning powder, for example Pemoxol, is suitable for this.
Video: how to clean linoleum from tape
Removing dried adhesive residue from a wooden surface
Wood surfaces are very delicate and must be handled with great care. When cleaning wood, fat-based products (vegetable oils and even mayonnaise) are often used.
The most gentle way is oil
You can use vegetable oil or baby massage oil. Before using it, be sure to try it on inside legs.
Kitchen product
For the cleaning wooden surfaces The Cif kitchen cream product is suitable, a gel-like thick liquid of a soft cream color.
Eraser
A washing eraser is also suitable for cleaning delicate surfaces. Stains left by the eraser should be wiped with a dry soft cloth, then the shine will return to the furniture.
Important! Do not use the abrasive, hard side of the eraser - it will scratch the polish.
What if there are tape residues on the surface of laminated chipboard and polishing?
A soap solution, dishwashing detergent, shaving foam, and vegetable oil will help remove tape from furniture with a polished surface.
Chipboard furniture can be cleaned with White Spirit solvent.
Video: getting rid of glue on furniture
Cleaning glass and mirrors from traces of tape
For this purpose, you can use a special window cleaner, alcohol or acetone, or nail polish remover. To remove traces of tape from mirrors, you can apply a sponge dampened to the dirty area. hot water, wait a few seconds, and wipe with a dry soft cloth. You can use vegetable oil.
Video: how to remove tape from glass
How to remove remaining tape from rubber
A good product for cleaning rubber is the familiar Coca-Cola, as well as solvents such as White Spirit or 646. As in the case of cleaning mirrors, hot water and then a dry thick cloth can help.
How to remove adhesive marks from wallpaper?
If the wallpaper is silk or vinyl, non-fibrous and dense, there are usually no traces of tape left on it. More often this happens with paper wallpaper. To clean them, the surface of the wallpaper needs to be heated using a hair dryer or a table lamp. Another option is to use a soft, thick cloth and iron. You need to heat the iron and pass it several times through the fabric applied to the area contaminated with tape. The adhesion of the adhesive base to the wallpaper will decrease, and the glue will be easier to peel off.
How to clean a surface painted with water-based paint?
Any alcohol-containing solution or hot water will help with this, since water-based paint itself, unlike the adhesive base of any tape, is insensitive to the use of solvents and temperature changes.
Dealing with adhesive traces from tape is not so difficult; it is only important to choose the most suitable way for contaminated surfaces and use it correctly. And then your furniture, clothes or wallpaper will become pleasantly clean and pleasing to the eye.
Scotch tape is without a doubt an excellent fastening and packaging material. However, after gluing, in most cases it leaves adhesive marks on the surface. And sometimes it is extremely difficult to wash them. But there are several accessible and fairly simple methods for solving this problem. Let's try to figure out how to remove traces of adhesive tape from various types of surfaces.
It is worth noting that any adhesive tape uses acrylic-based glue as an adhesive layer. Therefore, the means for cleaning it are selected accordingly. It is only necessary to consider the type of surface to which this adhesive tape is glued. After all, keeping it intact is also very important.
How to remove tape marks from plastic
Plastic is probably the most common material in our homes. It is used to make furniture, dishes, household items, toys for children, etc. Before trying to clean traces of adhesive tape from plastic elements, it is necessary to evaluate the quality of the plastic. For good plastic More aggressive means are suitable.
So, to remove old tape that has left marks, you will need:
- gasoline or white spirit;
- pencil eraser;
- vegetable oil;
- hair dryer.
So, let's start with vegetable oil. It makes it easy to remove traces of tape. After all, after mixing with its glue, the oil can change its properties. The oil must be poured directly onto the surface. If it's vertical. Then you need to wet a rag with it and apply it to the surface for a couple of hours. After losing its stickiness, the mass is simply wiped off with a napkin. The plastic is then washed with soap. This method cannot be used if subsequently it is not possible to thoroughly wash the object from oil.
A regular eraser also makes it possible to remove traces of tape from furniture, glass and other objects. Moreover, he is able to cope with even the oldest traces. All dirt can be removed using the principle of pencil marks on a sheet of paper. After this, you just need to blow away or sweep away the debris. The “disadvantage” of this method is that it is very labor intensive. After all, if there is a need to clean a significant area covered with film, it will take a lot of effort and time.
Purified gasoline intended for refilling conventional lighters or white spirit can quickly and effectively wash off the effects of sticking tape from any plastic object. The surface is wiped with cotton wool or a small rag moistened with the indicated solutions. Next, the item must be washed using any detergent.
The “disadvantage” of this method is the aggressiveness of the means used. As a result, it is quite possible to remove the top layer of plastic along with the remaining tape. As a result, the item may become dull or lighter spots may appear. Therefore, before cleaning, it is better to try the product on the hidden part of the plastic object. And, of course, such cleaning methods are not suitable for toys.
As you know, tape that has been on the surface for a long time eats into it. As a result, the plastic object and the tape become one. This especially applies to films used to cover the frames of plastic windows, as well as information stickers on glass. In the case of windows exposed to the sun and the vicissitudes of the weather, the tape is almost impossible to clean. In this situation, a regular hair dryer can help.
Under the influence of heat, the glue can soften, as a result of which it will succumb to the influence of various types of cleaning agents. A hairdryer will also help when removing a kind of double sided tape. After all, in addition to glue, the latter also contains foam materials and rubber, which are capable of firmly sticking to the surface. The “disadvantage” of the described technique is that not every type of plastic can survive heating with a hairdryer without losing its aesthetic appeal. Also, a hairdryer is not always available.
How to remove duct tape marks from furniture
Scotch tape usually ends up on furniture when it is being transported. After all, it is so convenient to fix cabinet doors and other moving elements. The same list of products is used to clean furniture. However, before you remove tape marks, you need to be aware of some limitations:
- Oil can only be used on polished surfaces. Untreated wood absorbs it. As a result, grease stains remain on its surface;
- gasoline and white spirit can effectively clean any furniture. However, they must be used with caution on polished and painted surfaces. After all, they are capable of dissolving such coatings;
- Using an eraser, you can remove traces of glue from any furniture, including glassware. But again the limitation is the area of contamination;
- A hair dryer can be used as a preliminary cleaning agent with white spirit or oil. You need to be careful with glass and plastic products, as well as varnish, which may have white spots on them.
Cleaning household appliances
To clean refrigerators, washing machines and other equipment, you can add to the existing list:
- vinegar;
- alcohol;
- acetone;
- window cleaning composition.
These substances are also quite suitable for removing unpleasant marks from glass, mirrors, tiles, ceramics, etc.
Acetone, which, by the way, is the basis for nail polish remover, can easily cope with the marks left by scotch tape. If, in addition to the adhesive base, there are pieces of the film itself on the surface, then they must be temporarily moistened with acetone and then washed all together. This product should not be used on tinted car windows.
Vinegar, as well as alcohol or window cleaner can wash off not only the acrylic glue, but also the remaining tape. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to wash off old stains.
It is worth noting that the process of dealing with stains after adhesive tape can be mechanized. This way you can insert a rubber attachment or a nipple designed for tubeless tires into the drill. This method will allow you to easily remove traces of even double-sided tape. At the same time, the speed of work increases significantly.
Scotch in household used everywhere. But not everyone knows how to remove glue from tape, which leaves unpleasant marks on things and objects. Scotch tape is made from acrylic or rubber. The specifics of removing adhesive from tape will depend on the material of the surface where the marks were formed.
The main types of tape that usually do not leave marks include:
- Stationery adhesive tape.
- With logo.
- Painting.
- Mounting thick rubber.
All these types of tape do not leave any traces of glue after application and use.
Glue marks will be present after applying the following varieties:
- Packaging.
- Color.
- Double-sided.
- Reinforced adhesive tape.
Important! It will be very difficult to clean the glue from these types of tape. Therefore, the use of special tools and techniques will be required.
Removing traces of glue from standard, double-sided masking tape
The easiest way to remove traces of glue from rubber-based adhesive tape. There are different ways to remove glue residue for each type of tape. You also need to take into account the material of the surface that needs to be cleaned.
Metal surfaces
If we talk about how to remove glue from metal surface, then we can distinguish two main effective ways: oil and solvent.
- If acrylic-based adhesive tape is used, then it is highly likely that contamination will remain on the metal. The easiest way in this case is to use sunflower oil. This product contains fats that change the properties adhesive composition, reduce its stickiness. To clean the surface from glue residues, you just need to pour oil onto the contaminated area and, after waiting a little, remove the oil along with traces of glue with a rag or napkin.
- You can wash off traces of adhesive from tape from a painted metal surface with an alcohol-based solvent, vinegar, or nail polish remover.
Plastic surfaces
Wash and remove traces of glue from the tape with plastic products can be done using an eraser, solvent, or thermal effects.
- Eraser. A good product for removing adhesive from tape if the marks are new and small. The eraser is suitable for removing adhesive residue from children's toys, household appliances, armchairs, sofas, cabinets, window structures.
- Solvent. If the glue is stuck strongly, you can remove it using the same solvents that are suitable for working with metal. It should be taken into account that some types of plastic are not compatible with alcohol compounds and other types of solvents, so before starting cleaning you need to drop a drop of the product onto the surface to see the reaction.
- Thermal impact. Old and dried glue from plastic is cleaned using heat. At home, you can use a regular hairdryer or table lamp. After heating, you can wipe the glue off the tape using a soap solution.
- If adhesive traces were formed recently, they can be removed using another tape. You need to choose a higher quality adhesive tape so that new adhesive marks do not form on the material. To remove dirt, you need to stick a new piece of tape and quickly tear it off. The process of gluing and peeling must be repeated until the traces are completely removed.
If we talk about how to clean traces of tape from plastic, then you should choose the method with an eraser or other adhesive tape.
On video: How to clean plastic windows from tape.
How to remove traces of adhesive tape from natural fabrics and synthetics?
If adhesive stains from adhesive tape appear on textiles, then you need to try to remove them as quickly as possible - once the substance hardens and is absorbed into the structure of the fabric, it will be very difficult to remove it.
Alcohol and acetone compounds
First you need to try to remove traces from textiles using any alcohol or acetone composition. To do this, you can soak a cotton swab or cotton pad in it and generously wipe the stained area with it.
Important! You can use alcohol- or acetone-based cleaning products if the adhesive from the tape has formed on thick textiles or fabrics that are not subject to shedding.
Soap solution, soda solution, washing powder
If traces of tape remain on clothes, then it is recommended to soak them for a short time (no more than an hour) in a basin with soap or soda solution (you can also use regular washing powder). After soaking, try to remove traces of glue from clothing with your hands as carefully as possible.
Important! You should not rub sections of fabric together, because... this can cause the adhesive contamination to penetrate the fabric structure and become ingrained.
Washing machine
If solvents and soap solutions do not help, then you can wash the item normally. washing machine by selecting the appropriate washing mode. It is strongly recommended to wash without spinning, which will allow you to immediately check whether adhesive stains remain on the fabric or not.
Attention! It is not recommended to use kerosene, gasoline or other solvents with oil base, if you need to clean the fabric from traces of glue, because after using them there will always be grease stains on the textile, which are extremely difficult to remove.
What to do if there are traces of adhesive from the tape on the upholstery or carpet?
Often in such situations, people do not have any difficulties, since traces of tape can be removed from furniture or carpet using specialized means for cleaning. Traces of adhesive from tape are usually washed off using popular products: Vanish, Help, Drop of Vox, etc. All cleaning work in this case must be carried out strictly according to the instructions indicated on the packaging with the cleaning agent.
If it is not possible to use a special product, it is recommended to use solvents. For example, with furniture upholstery You can remove adhesive stains using acetone compounds (for example, nail polish remover), but after treatment you must thoroughly wipe the material with a rag soaked in a soapy solution.
In some cases, it is possible to remove the upholstery from the furniture, soak it in a basin or wash it in the washing machine. This opportunity is worth taking advantage of, because it is often impossible to completely remove contaminants using a solvent.
How to remove glue residue from glass and mirror surfaces?
To remove traces of glue from plastic windows and other glass/ mirror surfaces, it is recommended to use specialized products that are used to clean windows. If they are not available, alcohol or acetone compounds can be used as an alternative.
If you need to remove the adhesive from the tape from the mirror, it is recommended to moisten the usual kitchen sponge hot tap water, apply it to the dirty area for 2-3 minutes, then wipe the soaked dirt with a soft, dry cloth. If this does not help, then you need to use sunflower oil.
How to remove tape adhesive from rubber surfaces?
If traces of adhesive tape have formed on the rubber, it is recommended to use Coca-Cola or traditional solvents like 646 or White Spirit. If you don’t have anything like this at hand, then, as in the case of mirror surfaces, you can try to wipe off the adhesive dirt using hot water and a soft dry cloth.
From linoleum
If you need to remove adhesive traces from linoleum, you can use household cleaners. These could be: “Sanox”, “Pemolux”, “Pemosol”, etc. The same products can be used if adhesive stains from adhesive tape have formed on other types of flooring (parquet, solid board, plug, etc.).
If you have laminate flooring in your house, then you need to be as careful as possible with it, because the surface of this flooring is laminated, presented in the form of hardened resin. It is sensitive to mechanical stress, so you should not use cleaning products containing abrasive substances when cleaning laminate flooring.
The best option in the case of laminate is to use alcohol solvents and soap solution. It is also not recommended to over-wet the surface of the laminate, as... the material does not withstand moisture well. If the laminate has been heavily wetted, then you need to remove all moisture from it as quickly as possible.
Important! If cleaning products that contain abrasive substances in their composition are chosen for cleaning linoleum, then the work must be carried out as carefully as possible so that floor covering no abrasions occurred.
With polished or laminated surface
Quite often, traces of adhesive tape remain on the polished part of the furniture (table legs, chair legs, elements of armchairs, sofas, etc.). The polished surface is extremely sensitive to mechanical stress, so it is recommended to use a soap solution or a regular non-abrasive dishwashing detergent (“Kaplya”, “Fairy”, “Sorti”, etc.).
Important! If contaminants remain on chipboard products, then you can safely use the traditional Uit Spirit solvent.
From wood
Wooden surfaces are too susceptible to various negative influences, so you need to work with them extremely carefully. Experts recommend using it to remove adhesive stains from wood. oil products, household cleaners or a simple eraser:
- Oil compositions. If you need to remove glue residue from adhesive tape from wood, it is recommended to use simple sunflower oil or baby cream. Before starting work, you need to treat an inconspicuous area with the selected composition. wooden product to check the reaction.
- Kitchen cleaning products. Cleaners that come in gel form (such as Cif) usually work well for cleaning wood.
- Eraser. A regular eraser is also a good solution for removing tape adhesive from wood, glass and other delicate surfaces.
Important! Under no circumstances should you use products containing abrasives to clean wood. This will most likely lead to scratches.
From a painted surface
If the surface is painted water-based paint, then the remnants of the adhesive composition are removed from it with an alcohol solution or hot water. Paint, unlike the adhesive substance of adhesive tape, does not react at all with solvents and does not react to temperature changes, so dirt can be removed in any convenient way.
If after initial treatment no results were obtained, it is recommended to soak the contaminated area for a while with soapy water or water mixed with a cleaning agent. This should help.
From wallpaper
The method for removing adhesive contamination will depend on the type of wallpaper:
- If the canvases are made of vinyl or silk, and they are not fibrous, then no dirt from the adhesive tape will remain on them.
- If the wallpaper is paper, then the adhesive from the tape will most likely remain. To clean it, the canvas must first be heated with a lamp or hairdryer, and then wipe the area with a dry cloth. The same can be done with other types of wallpaper.
Work must be carried out extremely carefully so as not to damage the canvas. Special problems usually do not arise with non-woven, vinyl and other types of wallpaper, which have a denser structure than traditional paper products. Paper webs are usually very thin, so traces of glue must be removed from them carefully so as not to damage the material itself.
Scotch tape (single-sided or double-sided adhesive tape) is in demand as packaging material and a “helper” in everyday life. Among the advantages ( low price, accessibility, versatility) there is a “fly in the ointment” - sometimes it’s not easy to remove the tape. In addition, the tape leaves sticky marks, which over time collect dust, dirt and look very unaesthetic.
Cause. Working surface The tape is coated with glue, which provides reliable adhesion. The more porous and softer material, the more difficult it will be to remove the tape or stains from it.
How to remove tape on wood and plastic
Treat the imprint on polished furniture with a cotton pad generously soaked in any essential or vegetable oil (even full-fat mayonnaise is an alternative). Wait 10-15 minutes for the oil to soften the glue, then wipe the surface with a clean napkin or rag.
A fresh stain will be removed by the paste from laundry soap(for 3 parts of shavings, take 1 part of hot water). Rub the mixture onto the dirt and remove any remaining residue with a damp sponge.
An untreated (unpolished or unvarnished) wooden surface can be saved by using a rag soaked in white spirit or another solvent. If the mark is old, warm up the glue with a hairdryer before the procedure - this will remove the stain faster.
The above methods are also suitable for plastic. Before removing the tape, remember to test the effect of any chosen method on an inconspicuous area to avoid discoloration or melting of the material.
How to remove tape from textiles or leather
Remove tape from upholstered furniture or carpet, you can use a warm soapy solution; as an active agent, use dishwashing gel, soap, washing powder. Good result show medical alcohol (vodka) or white spirit (only for permanently colored materials).
Wash soiled clothes or textiles in very hot water (of course, if the material allows for such washing) - fresh traces of the tape will come off. In order to remove old stains, before washing, soak the items in a solution of laundry soap or baking soda (1 tablespoon per 1 liter of water) for about an hour.
Wipe a leather jacket, bag or shoes first with a sponge soaked in 9% table vinegar, and then with a damp cloth.
Remedies for removing tape marks on glass or mirrors
Remove traces of tape on a window or coffee table A window cleaner or a paste of laundry soap and hot water (in a 3:1 ratio) will help.
Acetone (acetone-containing liquid), purified gasoline, medical alcohol or vodka are suitable for glass and mirror surfaces that are not tinted.
Solvents are the most best option for glass To remove very recent stains, use baking soda: mix it with hot water to a paste consistency, apply it to a sponge and wipe the glass carefully so as not to leave scratches.
Handles glue and lemon acid: dissolve in a glass warm water½ teaspoon of crystalline powder, apply the composition to the stain for 15-20 minutes, then remove any remaining glue with a dry cloth.
To make the glass shine, it is enough to wipe it with a dry rag or clean paper after the procedure.
Other surfaces
Treat dirt on linoleum with a cotton pad soaked in purified gasoline, solvent or nail polish remover. Then wipe with a damp cloth.
Do not forget that you should work with flammable substances only in a well-ventilated area, away from sources of open flame!
If you need to remove labels from dishes, soak them in warm soapy water for half an hour, and then scrub thoroughly with a sponge.
A small area of hard surface can be cleaned with a simple eraser. This process is quite lengthy and labor-intensive, and therefore not suitable for a large area.
To delete thin layer glue from any material, attach a piece of fresh tape to the sticky area, iron it thoroughly so that the layers adhere. With a sharp movement, tear off old glue will end up on tape.
The most obvious and simple remedy is a special solvent, which can be found in most household or construction stores. This spray helps to quickly and effectively get rid of both tape scraps and adhesive tape residues.
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After various celebrations, for which decorations were attached to plastic windows, it’s time to put the room in order. And then it turns out that the trace of tape is not so easy to remove - these sticky lumps not only spoil appearance windows, but also attract a lot of dust and dirt. But we glue tape not only to windows, but also to any plastic surfaces, including furniture. The site, attentive to its readers, offers to learn how to remove adhesive tape from plastic without spending a lot of effort.
To be honest, you will spend more time reading the article than cleaning the Velcro thanks to our tips
So that you don’t have to wonder how to quickly remove tape from plastic, we offer several ready-made solutions.
How to clean tape from plastic by gluing a strip of new tape: depilate...plastic!
How to remove glue from tape if you have nothing at hand except the tape itself and scissors? This means that you need to follow the well-known principle and knock out a wedge with a wedge: we cut off a new strip from the adhesive tape, glue it to the dirty place and tear it off with a sharp movement, like a depilatory strip. If the contamination is very old, then we will repeat the procedure several times.
How to wipe tape off plastic with a cloth soaked in hot water
Hot water has a detrimental effect on the sticky base; to wipe off the glue, take a thick rag and lower it into a bowl of water. You can add soap shavings to the water - moisten the stain with this liquid and remove the Velcro using mechanical movements.
Mechanical removal of traces of adhesive tape with a stationery eraser: remember your school days
We often need school supplies for office supplies, but it's the eraser lying idle at the bottom of the drawer that will do an excellent job when trying to remove traces of adhesive tape.
The action is simple: rub the surface with an eraser, and wipe off the pellets with a cloth.
Nuance! This method works best on old stains that have already picked up dirt.
How to wash away old traces of adhesive tape on plastic using available means
There are also things in mind such as vegetable oil, soda, acetone, gasoline. Something from this list is sure to be present on the farm.
How to remove tape marks on plastic with vegetable oil and alcohol
Many housewives, when asked how to remove adhesive tape from a plastic item, will answer: vegetable oil. And they will be completely right!
Apply to a sponge a small amount of oils and rub the sticky base with mechanical movements. It rolls into pellets and is brushed off with any material. You need to be more careful with medical alcohol - different types plastic such a substance can have an effect. A cloth is moistened with alcohol and applied to the stain. After 10 minutes, begin to roll off the sticky stain with the same sponge or rag.
Related article:
How to wash windows quickly and without streaks. Where stains on glass come from, folk remedies, household chemicals, procedure algorithm, necessary tools and devices - read in the publication.
How to remove scotch tape from plastic using baking soda slurry
Another thing you can use to remove tape marks from plastic is baking soda. If you want to try this method, do not forget that soda is an abrasive substance, and therefore there is a chance of scratching the plastic.
Press the sponge onto the sticky mark and soak it in soda. Using gentle circular movements, we begin to erase the stain. Finally, wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
How to use chemicals to remove glue from tape: gasoline can easily help
Who would have thought that gasoline is an excellent means of removing tape? Those who are familiar with the basics of chemistry. Ideally, you need to use the gasoline that is sold for refilling lighters, but regular unrefined gasoline will do. No tricks - three times with a rag soaked in gasoline, after a couple of minutes we begin to wipe off the stain, which easily comes off, and the gasoline itself evaporates from the surface.
Important! Work is done only when open windows and wearing rubber gloves.
Warning! Plastic may change color when exposed to gasoline.
How to remove traces of tape with white spirit and acetone
Acetone or white spirit are solvents; due to degreasing of the surface, sticky dirt can be easily removed.
Warning! You should not leave acetone on the dirt, as the plastic may be susceptible to the substance.
How to remove tape marks with food grade vinegar and ammonia
The procedure is simple: apply table vinegar or ammonia on the trail and after an hour we wash it with a cloth.
Related article:
different ways: water, different folk remedies, household chemicals, with an antistatic cloth, how to remove limescale and traces of stickers and markers - read in the publication.
What specialized products can be used to remove traces of adhesive tape from plastic?
We arm ourselves with rubber gloves, a rag and household product- full speed ahead, to storm the sticky spot!
How to clean the surface of plastic with Anti-Scotch
Another way to remove adhesive from tape from plastic is something specially designed for this purpose. aerosol agent"Antiscotch".
We work efficiently and effortlessly:
- Shake the bottle.
- Spray it at a distance of 15-20 cm onto the area of contamination.
- We wait 2 minutes and wipe off the remaining non-sticky dirt.
As you can see, no special work is provided.
How to Clean Plastic with Adhesive Removers and All-Purpose Aerosol Cleaners
It doesn’t matter how the tape ended up on the plastic and left its mark there. Our task is to clean the surface without spoiling it.
Any universal glass cleaner that contains alcohol will do. The product is sprayed onto the stain or applied to a sponge. After a couple of minutes, the dirt is simply wiped off the surface.
What is the best way to wash double-sided tape?
How do you remove double-sided tape from plastic? This is not such an impossible task as it seems at first glance.
