How to Remove Old Tape Adhesive From Glass
If you find old tape adhesive on glass left behind from a sticker or label, you likely want it gone. It is important to use the proper products and methods to remove tape residue from glass so as not to scratch the surface. A variety of household products will successfully remove old tape adhesive from glass items and surfaces. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Rags
- Vegetable oil
- Dish soap
- Bowl
- Hot water
- Sponge
- Rubbing alcohol or acetone nail polish remover
Instructions
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Moisten a rag with a generous amount of vegetable oil. Apply the vegetable oil to the tape residue with the rag.
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Work the oil into the residue using your fingers. Saturate the spot completely. Allow the oil to remain on the glass for about three hours.
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Place a few drops of dish soap into a bowl. Fill the bowl with hot water.
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Dip a sponge or rag into the bowl of soapy water. Scrub the residue from the glass using the sponge or rag and soapy water. Use caution when scrubbing so not to damage the glass.
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Wipe down the area with a damp rag to remove any remaining residue. Dry the glass with a dry rag.
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Use rubbing alcohol or acetone nail polish remover if the adhesive remains on the glass. Saturate a rag with the solvent and apply it to the glass.
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Scrub the glass gently with a sponge or cloth until the adhesive is gone. Apply more of the solvent, if necessary.
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Clean the affected area of the glass with a rag and soapy water. Dry the glass with a clean rag.
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Tips & Warnings
Soften the adhesive with heat from a blow dryer, then gently scrape off with a razor blade for an alternative method for removing tape adhesive.
Plain white toothpaste, household lubricating spray and peanut butter are other products that can be used to remove old tape adhesive from glass.
References
- Photo Credit plastic tape image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com
