Adhesive tape is an adhesive tape with which you can safely and quickly pack things or a parcel, protect furniture during transportation or any surface after repair. However, after the adhesive tape is removed, very unsightly stains from the glue remain. Let's find out how to remove traces of scotch, without damaging the surface on which it was glued.
Ways to remove traces of scotch
First of all, it is necessary to find out from which kinds of surfaces it is necessary to remove stains from scotch and, depending on this, to choose how to get rid of such traces.
- With plastic, furniture (except for solid wood or veneer), dishes can be cleaned with stains from vegetable oil. It must be applied to a piece of cloth or a cotton swab, which thoroughly wipe the contamination. After that, the spot should disappear. And traces of oil can be washed with soapy water.
- From hard surfaces, such as a refrigerator or gas stove, stains from tape are easily removed with a wet sponge and powder detergent. Before wiping off the scotch marks, the surface should be slightly dampened, and then, with gentle circular motions, wipe off the stain, trying not to damage the surface. In addition, such traces of scotch from hard surfaces can be cleaned with an ordinary eraser.
- From the clothes, scotch tape can be washed in soapy water. Pre-soak the thing (if the cloth allows!) In hot water.
- Today, it is easy to find a modern way to remove stains from scotch - a special cleaner in an aerosol can. Its contents are applied to the stain and wiped with a damp sponge. However, before washing off the scotch tape with such means, it is necessary to carefully study the instructions on the can.
- The one who did the repairs himself knows how difficult it is to remove traces of paint tape. In the course goes and gasoline, and white spirit, and acetone with a liquid for removing varnish. Some advise to wait for cold and rainy weather, and then at a lower temperature, glue spots are easier to remove.
As you can see, you can remove stains from scotch in many ways, but it is easier to wipe out fresh spots as much as possible, rather than old ones.