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Often, home craftsmen close frames or even glass during repairs by sticking tape on them. This solution allows you to protect the window from dirt, however, over time, removing the tape and, even more so, the remaining glue after it is not easy. To help solve this problem, next I will tell you how to remove tape from plastic windows using the most effective folk methods.
Traditional methods of removing tape
First of all, it must be said that the longer the tape remains on the windows, the more difficult it is to get rid of it. Moreover, as soon as you tear it off, do not leave cleaning the surface of glue “for later.” The fact is that the glue will become dusty and will look like dark spots, besides, over time it only becomes more difficult to remove it, 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: Using an eraser
An eraser can remove traces of adhesive tape and glue from a frame or glass in the same way as a pencil from paper. The only thing is that the elastic band must be new and preferably as elastic as possible.
It should be noted that The eraser can handle even very old tape marks. However, this method has one serious drawback - if the area of contamination is large, then it turns into a lengthy and rather labor-intensive job.
Therefore, it is advisable to use an eraser only in cases where a small area is dirty. Otherwise, consider another, more best option how to remove old tape.
Method 2: scraper
If the adhesive tape was glued to the window relatively recently, you can remove it using a scraper for cleaning glass and ceramic surfaces. Working with this device is carried out as follows:
- use a scraper to pry up the edge of the tape;
- then pull the edge. If you feel that the film begins to tear, pry it again;
- after removing the tape, the remaining adhesive should be scraped off with a scraper as much as possible;
- If necessary, additionally wipe the window surface with detergent. Below we will take a closer look at how to wash off glue residue.
Housewives often get rid of tape and glue residues using a blade. This method is also effective, however, you must work with the blade very carefully so as not to scratch the plastic or cut yourself. It is advisable to use it only for cleaning glass.
Method 3: household hair dryer
A great way to remove old tape from windows is to warm up the contaminated areas with your hair. This is done as follows:
- heat the contaminated area evenly, causing the glue to soften;
- Next, scrub the contaminated area with your own hands using a rag or paper towel; if necessary, you can also use a scraper. For achievement best result, use detergent. During operation, the contaminated area must be periodically heated.
If you have a steam generator, then it is better to use it, as it copes with the task more effectively than a hair dryer.
Dignity this method is that it allows you to remove even glue ingrained into plastic. Besides, in a similar way you can even remove traces double sided tape, which, in addition to acrylic, in its adhesive composition contains rubber and other components that “deadly” 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 you clean the tape from a plastic window, you need to lubricate the contaminated areas with oil;
- periodically wipe the contaminated areas with a cotton swab for an hour;
- When the tape and traces of it are completely removed, you should wash off the oil from the surface. To do this, you can use dishwashing detergent.
The smell of the oil will remain in the room for some time even after you wash it off. So use better than oil that smell nice. Eg, excellent option is an essential citrus oil.
Option 5: medical alcohol
Now let's look at how to wash tape from plastic windows with medical alcohol. For this we need 95 percent alcohol.
It must be said that in this way you can not only remove glue that has become embedded in the plastic surface, but also whiten 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 off the contaminated areas with the same swab.
Test the alcohol on a small area of plastic first, as plastic different types and density may react differently to the effects of alcohol.
I will note that when I had to clean off the glue from the windows, I didn’t have any alcohol on hand. However, I took advantage eau de toilette and a paper towel. As a result, I was able to quickly clean large areas with traces of adhesive tape.
Option 6: Adhesive tape
As it says folk wisdom- "Fight fire with fire". If we rephrase it a little to suit our situation, it turns out that the tape can be torn off with tape. The instructions in this case are extremely simple and clear:
- Apply a new strip of tape to areas with old adhesive tape and glue;
- now the new tape needs to be torn off with one sharp jerk;
- If the first time it was not possible to completely clean the surface, repeat the procedure again.
It is more advisable to start cleaning the surface with this method, and then think about how to wipe off the remaining adhesive tape that could not be removed with tape.
Option 7: nail polish remover or other solvent
If you need to clean window glass, you can use nail polish remover, white spirit, or another solvent. Main - do the work carefully so that the solvent does not get on the plastic, as it can damage it.
Carrying out work with a solvent is very simple - first treat the contaminated areas with the liquid, then wait a few minutes and wipe the glass with a clean rag or paper towel. The only thing is to ensure the room is ventilated, as all solvents have a strong toxic odor.
Option 8: Special cleaning compounds
Currently, there are quite a lot of special compositions that allow you to get rid of not only tape and its traces, but also other various stickers. Let's take HG Sticker Remover as an example.
This composition is used as follows:
- if you have not yet removed the adhesive tape from the glass, and found out that this is quite difficult to do, since it breaks, then in this case, before removing the adhesive tape plastic windows, pick out the edges of the 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 any 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 rag or paper towel.
The price of this product is about 400 rubles for a 300 ml bottle. This volume is quite enough to clean all the windows in the apartment, and there will be some left over for other occasions.
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 the contaminated areas, the composition is applied to them, after which the surface is wiped off.
Conclusion
All the methods for removing tape from plastic windows, which we reviewed above, are quite effective. Therefore, you should choose depending on the area of the contaminated surface and its type, i.e. the glass is dirty or the plastic is dirty. In this case, perform the work carefully so as not to damage the surface of the windows.
See the video in this article for more information. If you have any difficulties in the process of removing the tape, ask questions in the comments and I will be happy to answer you.
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Scotch tape is widely used in everyday life, but few people think before using it about the results remaining on the surface of the furniture. After removing the self-adhesive tape, sticky spots remain, which, if not eliminated immediately, attract dust and become dark with dirt. Such marks greatly spoil appearance furniture, refrigerator, dishes, car glass, window frames, doors and other household items. It becomes more difficult to completely remove traces of tape from plastic the more time has passed since the formation of sticky stains.
How to remove tape from plastic
Before removing stains from adhesive tape, take precautions so as not to spoil the appearance of products made of polymer material. It would be wise to first check the reaction of the chosen remedy to small area plastic in an inconspicuous place. There are a lot of products that can be used to remove adhesive from tape from plastic without damaging the surface. Both strong chemicals and home remedies are suitable. Proven methods for removing old tape stains from plastic surfaces:
- A strip of new adhesive tape is good for removing fresh residue from adhesive tape. During the procedure for eliminating the sticky layer from the tape, they act quickly. Movements during this procedure should be impetuous - a piece of adhesive tape is stuck and the glue is jerked off.
- Using a cloth soaked in hot water, you can easily remove fresh adhesive residue from the tape in 3-4 minutes without effort or harm to the plastic.
- A household steam generator can easily get rid of sticky marks. The action of hot, humid air will help quickly remove any remaining tape.
- Use a hair dryer or a hair dryer to remove both fresh and old stains from double-sided tape. To remove such residues, it is recommended to warm up the stained area for 3 minutes. After this, using a flat spatula carefully to avoid the risk of scratching the plastic surface, pry up the edge and remove the remaining adhesive tape from the plastic.
How to remove tape marks
A low-quality adhesive strip does not adhere well, and a good adhesive tape is difficult to remove after a while. various surfaces. Most people at least once in their lives have been faced with the question of how to remove adhesive tape from plastic so as not to spoil the appearance of the item. The choice of cleaning method depends on whether you have an available home, chemical or professional product at hand, as well as on the structure of the polymer material from the surface of which you want to remove sticky stains from the tape.
Available means
Wipe traces of adhesive tape off plastic using vegetable oil, not necessarily sunflower oil; olive, linseed, sesame or other will do. This product is the safest for polymer surfaces. It is impossible to damage, scratch or discolor plastic with vegetable fat. Under the influence of oil, the glue is saturated and increases in volume; after 15–20 minutes, all that remains is to remove the contamination with a piece of cloth or a paper napkin.
To wash off adhesive traces from tape, alcohol-containing products are suitable. If alcoholic drinks (vodka) are used, they should not contain sugars or dyes. The higher the strength, the easier it is to wipe off the glue, so medical alcohol is the most effective. A cotton swab is generously moistened with it, the area of contamination is treated, wait 3-5 minutes and wipe with a rag. Alcohol has a bleaching effect on polymer products; for this reason, it is strictly forbidden to use it on colored plastic surfaces.
Easily and quickly helps remove traces of tape from plastic baking soda. To prepare the mixture, a teaspoon or tablespoon of sodium bicarbonate powder is diluted with water to a mushy consistency. Dip a sponge into the prepared solution and rub the area of contamination with it. After it has been possible to clean off the remaining tape from furniture, windows or other interior items, the area is wiped first with a damp and then a dry rag.
An eraser can delicately remove sticky traces of adhesive tape from objects made of polymer material. Use an eraser to rub the stained area until any remaining glue disappears. At the end of the process, wipe off specks from the cleaned polymer surface. It is easy to erase stains from adhesive tape with an eraser if their area is small. Large areas of dirt take a long time and are difficult to wipe off with an eraser.
Chemical methods
White spirit, which is purified gasoline, has the properties of a mild solvent. This liquid is practically safe for a plastic surface, but it is better to check the reaction of the coating on an inconspicuous area. Do not use white spirit on painted or polished surfaces of interior items made of polymer material. Apply the stain with a swab generously soaked in gasoline until the stain is completely removed.
Acetone is an aggressive method for cleaning plastic surfaces. Colorless liquid can easily cope with sticky marks from tape, but can damage the coating of furniture or other household items. Dull spots may remain on the plastic after treatment with acetone. But this organic substance, like nail polish remover, is safe for windows; it is simple and convenient to clean large areas of glazing that are dirty.
Based window cleaner ammonia Easily removes tape marks from plastic surfaces. To eliminate residue from adhesive tape, spray the product onto the stained area and wipe it off with a sponge. After the sticky traces have dissolved, the treated area is wiped with paper napkins. It will help car enthusiasts deal with tape residues on glass, metal paintwork or in the car interior. special remedy for car windows.
Vinegar is present in every home; it is often used not only for cooking, but also for cleaning space. It is also effective for removing sticky marks from tape. To remove dirt from a plastic surface, it is better not to dilute vinegar with water; in concentrated form it will act faster. Rub the sticky stain with a sponge soaked in vinegar until it disappears completely. At the end of the procedure, wipe the treated area with a damp cloth or napkin.
By heating
The glue eats deeply into the plastic surface, especially when the stain is old. In addition to acrylic, the adhesive base may contain rubber and other foam materials, such as double-sided tape. In such circumstances, before attempting to remove traces of adhesive tape from plastic using various means, the stains must first be softened.
A steam generator, household or hair dryer will help with this. The main thing is not to overdo it, especially when using professional heating equipment, so that under the influence high temperature do not deform the surface. Hold the hairdryer or steam generator at a distance of 15 to 20 cm for about 3 minutes, periodically checking how much the dirt has softened.
Cleaner Scotch-Weld is a citrus-scented all-purpose aerosol cleaner designed specifically for removing any type of adhesive. A clear liquid mixture of petroleum distillates that is highly effective in removing adhesive tape residue on plastic. Before use, shake the canister, moisten a cloth with liquid and wipe the contaminated area. In the case of old stubborn stains from adhesive tape, the procedure is repeated several times.
Video
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 means 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 methods to use, without causing unpleasant consequences, is to 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 getting rid of traces of adhesive tape on painted metal (from a kitchen stove, hood or refrigerator), solvents such as alcohol or vodka, acetone, apple or grape cider vinegar, window cleaner, nail polish remover or White Spirit will help. The 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 stationery eraser can get rid of glue marks; any debris from it can be wiped off the plastic surface with a damp 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 plastics react 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 table lamp. After such manipulations glue trail“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 put a new piece of duct tape on old trail and tear off vigorously, repeating this until no traces of the old glue remain 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 solvents oil based They leave permanent greasy stains on fabrics, so using them to clean clothes from adhesive tape is not recommended at all.
If glue remains on furniture upholstery or carpet surface
Special product for cleaning carpets
You can use a special carpet cleaner - 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, it can help hot water, and then dry thick cloth.
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.
Over almost a century of existence, adhesive tape has become an indispensable thing in everyday life. He helps bring any ideas to life. Often when connecting something with tape, few people think about the consequences of temporary fixation. It leaves behind sticky stripes, which very quickly become covered with dust and turn black. And even if a fairly thin mark remains, it is not so easy to wipe the glue off the tape, especially if it is old.
First, you should figure out why traces of tape remain. The adhesive ability of this adhesive tape is its advantage and at the same time its disadvantage. In principle, the adhesion of the adhesive to the tape should be stronger than to the surface on which it is glued. Therefore, when removing the tape, the sticky layer should remain entirely on it. But this doesn't always happen.
Often the glue eats into the fixed surfaces, becoming one with them. Factors causing an increased degree of adhesion include:
- the structure of the material of the bonded surface, so it is more difficult to remove traces of adhesive tape from highly porous materials;
- fixation time with adhesive tape, the longer, the stronger it sticks.
But nothing is impossible for a person. So many ways have been found to solve this problem.
Method 1 – tape on tape
First of all, it’s worth trying to solve the problem of adhesive tape that is not completely peeled off with the tape itself. And if desired result will not be received, then begin to look for a more effective method.
To remove traces of tape fixation, you need to stick a small strip of new adhesive tape on them. Then, having carefully smoothed it out in the area of contamination, you must sharply tear off the strip. This cleaning procedure should be repeated several times until the surface is restored to order.
An interesting video on the topic of removing glue from linoleum:
Method 2 – school eraser
Many people don’t believe it when they are asked to use a regular eraser. Incredible, but this is true. When rubbed, the glue particles stick to the rubber band and fall off along with the pellets. Use a school eraser to remove any remaining residue from adhesive tape You can remove it from the surface in the same way as erasing a failed drawing in an album. The eraser will gently remove the glue from the furniture. This method is the simplest, safest and practically cost-free, but you need a lot of patience.
Method 3 – vegetable oil
The cleansing procedure can be carried out with any vegetable oil (sunflower or olive) that is in the kitchen. This tool allows you to effectively wash away glue residues without damaging the surface. This is explained by the fact that the effect of oil reduces the adhesion of the adhesive. As a result, softened sticky marks are easily removed. The oil can be used as follows:
- If you have to clean a horizontal surface, it is more practical to pour vegetable oil in a thin stream directly onto the adhesive mark. When cleansing vertical surface The contaminated area should be wiped with a cotton pad soaked in oil. It will take 1 to 2 hours for the oil to soften the sticky layer.
- Softened marks along with oil can be easily removed with a paper towel.
- To completely degrease the surface, wipe it with a soapy sponge and a damp cloth.
This method can easily remove traces of adhesive tape from different surfaces: glass, metal and plastic. But it is better not to clean wooden and veneer surfaces with oil, since it is difficult to clean.
Method 4 - solvents
Traces from fixation with adhesive tape are easily removed using various kinds solvents. Every home probably has some kind of liquid that can dissolve glue, for example, apple cider vinegar, acetone, rubbing alcohol or white spirit. Such substances allow you to quickly wipe off glue residues from glass; they work well with sticky marks on mirrors and ceramic surfaces.
Important! It is impossible to treat painted surfaces with alcohol and acetone, as they corrode the paint.
If you decide to use a solvent to remove adhesive strips, you must perform the following steps:
- Wet a rag with solvent.
- Rub the sticky streaks with it until they disappear completely.
- Wipe the cleaned surface with a clean damp cloth.
It must be borne in mind that simple rubbing will not help to clear traces of the silicone adhesive of double-sided tape, so contaminated areas should be covered with a rag moistened with a solvent and left for 20-30 minutes. Softened adhesive residues can be easily removed with a rubber spatula.
If it happens that you don’t have any solvent at home, in this case you should use the liquid that women use to remove nail polish and always keep in their cosmetic bag. This product is no less effective than any of the above solvents.
Important! It is necessary to work with solvents with an open window, since most such liquids have a pungent, suffocating odor.
Interesting video on removing marks using thinner:
Method 5 – window cleaner
Many housewives attach various reminders and recipes to the stove or refrigerator with tape, without thinking about the fact that later they themselves will have to fight for the “clean face” of their household appliances. You can quickly tidy up the door of the same refrigerator using a window cleaner. Its use greatly facilitates the process of cleaning the enamel coating, which consists of the following:
- The liquid is sprayed onto the contaminated areas.
- Leave for 5 minutes so that the sticky substance softens slightly under the influence of the foamy liquid.
- The alcohol-containing composition does not require rinsing, so after the specified time you just need to wipe off the sticky stains from the enamel coating of the refrigerator with a clean cloth.
Important! To avoid damaging the integrity of the enamel when cleaning household appliances, you should avoid using hard brushes and abrasives..
Method 6 – cleaning products
On scratch-resistant surfaces, traces of adhesive tape can be easily wiped off using powdered cleaning agents. First you need to moisten the adhesive strip with a sponge and sprinkle it with cleaning powder and you can clean it. This method is not suitable for wiping glue from plastic, as scratches from abrasive particles may remain on it.
Method 7 – heating with a hairdryer
The longer the adhesive tape is on the plastic, the more difficult it is to remove the old adhesive from the tape. For example, to window frame reheatable multiple times sun rays the remnants of the adhesive layer adhere tightly. The same thing happens with other items that have adhesive tape on them for a long time.
If you artificially heat the sticky black strips with the same hair dryer, then the softened glue can be easily wiped off with a dry cloth. But we must keep in mind that this method Only suitable for heat-resistant surfaces. For example, using a hairdryer can easily remove glue from metal.
If you didn’t manage to clean the surface the first time, don’t get upset and rush to draw conclusions; you should try several options at once. If you try, then everything should work out, because many have done this more than once. But you will learn that it is better to clean off the adhesive from the tape as soon as possible.
