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Tape residue that won't come off; help please!

FiddleDeeDee — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:52:53 GMT

In moving, we taped lids to things so they wouldn't get lost, break, etc. I have a few items that the tape residue will not come off; not with hot water and soap (Dawn), not with rubbing alcohol, not with old fashioned scraping it with my fingernail. Any suggestions? TIA!!

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rockygems123 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:55:35 GMT

Goo Gone which comes in pen form or liquid, or lighter fluid.

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January121 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:59:14 GMT

Goo Gone is the best!!!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:00:56 GMT

I keep a can of Acetone which dissolves it instantly.

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jackthebear — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:11:16 GMT

WD 40

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Boxerdoglover — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:13:36 GMT

Peanut butter, dont laugh it works on many surfaces due to the fat content. Rub it in let it sit awhile and rub off. You know those price tags on picture frames? Takes them right off

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beach-mom — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:17:22 GMT

@FiddleDeeDee - I have had luck with fabric stain remover. Let it sit for a minute, then it should come right off. smileyhappy:

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stevieb — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:21:21 GMT

As @Kachina624 suggested, acetone. Even finger nail polish remover if it contains acetone. Hair spray sometimes works too, as does lighter fluid.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:26:54 GMT

Baby oil

Coconut oil

Argan oil

...try one of those, whichever one you have around and those won't damage plastic.

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godi — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:42:46 GMT

Magic Eraser works wonders.

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jlkz — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:44:01 GMT

I have had success with rubbing a smear of Dawn dishwashing soap on the goo. Let sit for a minute after rubbing in. Should come off without a mess.

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Suziepeach — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:55:24 GMT

Another Goo Gone fan!!

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NickNack — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:23:09 GMT

I agree with the Goo Gone recommendations. It really works!

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Mellyg — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:28:44 GMT

Another vote for Goo Gone! Denatured alcohol typically works, too!

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FiddleDeeDee — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:57:46 GMT

Thanks everyone! I should have thought of Goo Gone. Geez (facepalm). I'll try the peanut butter tonight and if it doesn't work, I'll pick up some Goo Gone tomorrow.

Love this forum; always those willing to assist with great advice. Thank you again.

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sann — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 01:29:32 GMT

Nail polish remover.

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Mimi 1883 — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:26:49 GMT

@FiddleDeeDee Agree with the Goo Gone. If you don't have that, try a little rubbing alcohol.

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CherryHugs — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:10:36 GMT

Would these suggestions work on gorilla tape residue on a metal front door?? I hope so.

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author — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:05:07 GMT

I always have success with cooking oil, soy, olive, etc. Spread it on lightly, let it soak, rub off and get residue with Magic Eraser pad.

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CAcableGirl2 — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 03:09:06 GMT

@FiddleDeeDee I learned from Martha Steward that vegetable or olive oil will dissolve the sticky residue. Just make sure it's not going to stain the surface, but when I purchase dishes or other similar things with price stickers, it works every time.