How to Remove Anti-Slip Tape From Hardwood Stairs
Anti-slip tape is useful for holding down runners or carpeting, but the same quality that makes it effective for that purpose may make it a challenge to remove. Although most of the material may be peeled away with relative ease, the adhesive it leaves behind collects dirt and may pose a hazard for anyone using the stairs. Removing the residual adhesive takes a bit of time, but it is possible to eliminate all traces of it. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Plastic card or utensil
- Liquid dish soap
- Clean cloth
- Dry towel
- Mineral oil
Instructions
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Scrape away as much of the tape as will come up with a plastic credit card or a plastic utensil.
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Mix 1 tbsp. of mild liquid dish soap in 1 cup of hot water.
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Sponge the soapy water onto the tape. Work on only one or two steps at a time.
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Allow the soapy water to sit on the tape for five to 10 minutes to give it time to soften it up.
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Scrape at the tape again gently with the credit card or utensil.
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Wipe the area dry with a soft towel and inspect it for traces of the adhesive.
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Dampen a clean cloth with mineral oil and sponge it onto the remaining adhesive.
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Scrub the area gently with the cloth until all of the adhesive is gone.
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Wipe the area dry with a soft towel.
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Tips & Warnings
Sprinkle baking soda over the area prior to scrubbing to add light, harmless abrasiveness.
Avoid using anything sharp or abrasive to scrape away the tape as this will leave scratches on the wood.
Do not use harsh chemicals or over saturate the wood as this may damage it.
References
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