How to wipe double-sided scotch tape?

Adhesive tape, which is a very useful thing in the house, is called an adhesive tape, as it was this trademark that first appeared in the markets of different countries. And for about 100 years this invention has been used as a bonding agent in virtually all industries and in everyday life. Double-sided adhesive tape has a phenomenal ability to glue any object on any smooth surface. However, this same unique property puts many at a dead end when, after using the tape, the question arises: how to wipe the double-sided adhesive tape so that there are no traces left on the surface or remnants of the tape? With the answer to this question, we will understand this article.

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What is an adhesive tape?

The creators of the self-adhesive label gave it the name "Scotch", which in English is translated as "Scotsman".

Important! It was this word in America of the last century that was synonymous with stinginess.

This name came from users of the very first samples of the tape, which complained that there was too little glue on the cellophane strip. But now many are racking their brains how to peel two-sided adhesive tape, because the glue on it is more than enough.

Important! Despite the diversity of the types of this self-adhesive, acrylic-based glue is used for its production everywhere. So - the choice of the method of removal will depend only on the type of surface on which the adhesive tape has been glued.

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How and how to wipe double-sided adhesive tape from different objects?

You can tear off double-sided tape by various methods and means. Which of them will be more acceptable for you - choose from the options below.

Removal from walls and doors

For the procedure of peeling double-sided adhesive tape from doors and walls, use a building or conventional hair dryer:

1. Plug the hair dryer into the nearest wall outlet.
2. Set the medium or strong blowing mode.
3. Hold the dryer a few centimeters away, direct the flow of hot air to the adhesive tape. Pay special attention to the edges and corners.
4. Treat the tape with air for several minutes.
5. Turn off the device.
6. Pick up the edge of the sticker with your fingernail, scapula or butter knife, remove the adhesive tape.
7. Remaining trace of adhesive, remove with a sponge soaked in soapy water.

Important! If there was no hair dryer nearby, use hot steam. In order to remove traces from the self-adhesive, use the so-called magic eraser, that is, the melamine sponge:

• Dampen the sponge with water.
• Clean it with a dirty area.

This soft abrasive is safe for walls and doors, but is not suitable for use on polished and glass surfaces.

How to remove double-sided adhesive tape from the glass surface?

Do not use hot air for glass, as this can lead to cracks on the surface. Also, you should not use abrasive products, as there is a risk of scratching the glass. The only way out is oil.

How to wipe double-sided adhesive tape in this case?- You will need:

• Cleaner for windows.
• Medical alcohol. Knife for oil or wooden spatula.
• Sponge.
• Cleansing or edible oil( mineral oil, Goo Gone and similar products).
• Cleaner-polish for glass.

Proceed as follows:

1. Be careful not to scratch the glass, pull the corner of the tape. You can do this with a nail, a spatula or an oil knife.
2. Try to tear off as many stickers as possible.
3. Spray the window cleaner on the remaining scotch.
4. In a circular motion, wipe with a sponge a wetted area. This will help to soften the remaining parts of the tape. If the sponge is double-sided, then use the abrasive side.
5. If the cleaner has not helped to soften the adhesive tape, then soak the sticker with vegetable oil( olive or other).You can use a cleanser, such as Goo Gone or Goof Off. Spray the oil on a surface area with a tape, and rub with a sponge until all the scotch is removed.
6. Remove residual oil and adhesive strip with a soft cloth soaked in alcohol.
7. Clean all residues with a detergent. The product will evaporate and there will be no residue.

Important! If you do not have a window cleaner, do it yourself: mix 275 ml of water( 2 cups), 60 ml of vinegar and a few drops of liquid soap.

How do I remove two-sided adhesive tape from other surfaces?

We need to remove the self-adhesive from different surfaces. Use for these purposes can be the following tools and tools:

• Petrol.
• Alcohol.
• Acetone.
• Kerosene.
• Solvent.
• White Spirit.
• Hairdryer.
• Vegetable oil.
• Rubber drill bit.

Important! First, try to gently pull the adhesive tape with a knife or other sharp object, and then remove the remnants of the adhesive strip by various methods and means.

We suggest you use some recommendations:

• Use a hair dryer to remove the adhesive tape from the paper. Direct a hot air stream to the tape, and after a few minutes, pick up the sticky strip with your fingernail and remove it.

Important! When working with photos, take extra care, as hot air can damage them.

• We recommend using medical alcohol on plastic materials. It is not as aggressive as acetone, which means that neither paint nor the surface itself will suffer. Pour a little alcohol on the scotch and let it soak for a few minutes, and then tear off the tape.
• Use a painting tape to wipe the double-sided adhesive tape. For this: take a piece of paint tape and very strongly press it to an adhesive tape, and then - firmly grasp fingers one corner of a tape, slowly pull to yourself. Together with the paint tape, the adhesive strip will come off.

Important! For this method, a regular adhesive tape or duct tape is also suitable.

• Use alcohol to remove the adhesive tape from the fabric, and remove the remaining particles with a sponge.
• For plastic surfaces, use a normal oil - it does not contain harmful chemicals. Pour a little oil on the desired surface area, wait a few minutes, and then remove the sponge to wash dishes.

Important! Do not use oil on cardboard, cloth and paper, as it leaves stains.

• On unpainted surfaces, use acetone or a nail polish remover. The agent easily dissolves the adhesive layer of the tape, and it can be easily removed. Acetone, like alcohol, evaporates easily and leaves no traces. Use acetone can be on paper, cardboard, but with caution, since this can lead to the wrinkling of the surface. This method is most effective for tissue.
• For paints and varnishes, use a special rubber nozzle on the drill. It looks like an eraser, but is designed specifically to remove the adhesive strip.
• Remove the tape from varnished surfaces with any vegetable oil. Apply the oil to the self-adhesive, and after 12 hours, remove it.

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How to remove traces of scotch from different surfaces?

After you have got rid of the adhesive tape, it is necessary to clean the surface correctly in order to remove the traces of glue. Otherwise - on it with time will stick to the particles of dust and dirt.

Consider methods for removing glue from different surfaces.

Than to wash scotch on a plastic and glass?

Many household items are made of plastic, for example, furniture, window frames, children's toys, etc. Before you start cleaning, evaluate the quality of the material, because good plastic can withstand aggressive means, and cheap products from such products can deteriorate. It is also important that the contact time of the plastic with the adhesive strip is, since it is much more difficult to clean the old scotch.

You can use the following tools for cleaning:

• Vegetable oil.
• White Spirit.
• Eraser.
• Petrol.

Use the above products as follows:

1. Apply oil( or other selected remedy) to a cloth or pour it onto a dirty area.
2. Leave the product on for several hours so that the stain will lose its stickiness.
3. Wipe off any dirt with a normal cloth.
4. Wash surface with soap and water.

If the surface can not be washed with water, then use a regular school eraser. Use it the same way as to remove traces of a pencil.

Important! Use white spirit or gasoline very carefully. First, test its effect on an invisible area. Otherwise, together with the glue, you can remove the top layer of the surface. Do not use harsh chemicals on children's toys!

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How to remove double-sided adhesive tape from furniture?

During transportation, all cabinet doors, drawers and cabinets are fixed and fixed with adhesive tape. To wash the adhesive backing, you can use the same tools as for plastic, but with a few recommendations:

• Oil clean any painted or polished surface, but for untreated wood, it will not work, as it leaves greasy spots on the surface.
• For pure wood, not protected by varnish or paint, white spirit or gasoline is suitable to get rid of the remnants of the adhesive backing.

Important! Working with aggressive substances, hurry, because they are able to dissolve not only glue, but also polishing.

• Medical alcohol is suitable for removing glue from all surfaces. It is safe, it can be used both on the treated tree and on the untreated, as well as on the glass and plastic.

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Useful advices:

• A solution with 90% alcohol content is more effective, but on painted surfaces it is better to use 70% composition.
• Smooth a smooth surface with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, and on a rough surface, instead of a tampon, use a towel or cloth.
• If the glue remains firmly adhered, apply alcohol to the stain from the sprayer, and leave it for a few minutes, and then remove the soiling with a cloth.
• Instead of a hair dryer, use soft rays to soften the adhesive backing on delicate surfaces.
• Remove promotional stickers on household appliances directly in the store, as sellers should have special pencils and liquids that remove any scotch and stickers.
• Remove adhesive residue from the washing machine, refrigerator, ceramics, tiles and glass with acetone, vinegar or alcohol, as well as a window cleaner.
• Do not use lacquer or acetone for tinted windows.
• A nipple for tubeless tires will remove scotch marks on the metal of the car and will not damage the paintwork.

In order not to ask yourself the question: how to remove two-sided adhesive tape, use the type of tapes intended for later removal. Many companies, in particular, Dublfix, offer consumers removable double-sided tapes. Specially developed adhesive composition allows to remove scotch, even after a considerable period of time, without traces. To do this, just pull the corner of the tape or sticker. Well, remove the traces of the adhesive by already known methods and means. Good luck!