With this expert advice from the Good Housekeeping Institute you'll know how to remove sticky tape and sticker stains quickly and easily.
How to remove glue from plastic if you need a quick fix:Make-up wipes may be sufficient to break down weaker solvents and remove glue residue at the same time. Just swab the glue mark gently in a circular motion. ✦ Removing stubborn glue from plastics:Soak the glue with vinegar and ...
And by “there” I mean standing in front of an open fridge trying to decide which of the eight different containers of “butter” actually contain butter spread. Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could remove the print from the tubs, making it obvious which are leftovers and which still ...
Citrus-based products designed specifically to remove gooey messes make quick work of removing Scotch tape residue from surfaces such as plastic, finished wood, metal, and glass. Apply a dab of your favorite citrus-based cleanup product, such as Goo Gone, directly atop the tape residue and let...
Had something taped to your windows; Are struggling to remove the sticky residue; Want to prevent it from happening again, Then read on! This article is for you. You see, the longer you leave a piece of tape on a glass window, the harder it’s going to be for you to remove it aft...
Always read and follow the directions on ready-made cleaners. Generally you’ll apply the product to the sticker or sticky residue, let it sit and then scrape or wipe with a rag. How to remove stickers from plastic Oils Apply any sort of cooking oil directly onto the sticker. Cooking oil...
Zip-top and sandwich bags are made from plastic film. You should check they are empty and there’s no residue inside, or they can’t be recycled. 6. Cereal box Liners Most cereal box liners are made from HDPE film. You should remove all cereal residue before taking the bag to the ...
Use full-strength vinegar or lemon juice to remove stubborn rust stains. Spray it on, let it work for 10 minutes, and wipe it off, repeating as many times as necessary. Use this method to clean rust from exterior plastic, such as PVC fencing, vinyl siding or PVC decking. ...
Remove plastic sheeting when the grass underneath is dead. Voila! You’re ready for a new lawn. If you live in a cooler or coastal climate, you can use black plastic instead of clear plastic to block sunlight and prevent photosynthesis. This process, known as “light exclusion,” is best...
So what’s a man to do? We’ve got that answer for you below. Method 1: WD-40 Even though tape residue seems to be embedded on a blade, it’s actually fairly easy to remove. You have a number of options to take them off, but we’ll show you two different ways to remove the...