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How to Remove Duct Tape Residues from Different Surfaces
September 30, 2022 Tape Providers

How to Remove Duct Tape Residues from Different Surfaces

Duct tape is one of the most versatile adhesives around. It comes in a million different styles and colors, and you can use it for everything from crafting to fixing broken car windows. Duct tape is a fantastic tool for many reasons: it is affordable, easy to find, and can fix almost anything!

One downside is that it might leave some residue when you tear it off. Maybe it is the color of the tape or the surface that was covered in the past, but sooner or later, you have to find out how to remove the duct tape residue. However, this should not worry you! Below are some clean hacks for dealing with this sticky mess on different surfaces:

 

1. Wood Surface

If you have used duct tape on wood, there are two main ways to remove it: with paint thinner or mineral spirits. To use paint thinner, simply dab some on a rag and apply it to the residue. You will want to let it sit for about 15 minutes before you try scrubbing at it with an old toothbrush or something similar. The mineral spirits method is similar in that you just add a few drops of the mineral spirits onto a rag and rub it into the residue until it begins to lift away from the surface.

 

2. Glass Surface

Glass is tricky because it is smooth and sticky—which makes removing duct tape off glass somewhat challenging! The best thing to do is use some oil-based cleaner to help break down any oils left behind by the tape so that you can easily remove them with water or soap and water — just make sure not to use anything too abrasive like steel wool or sandpaper if your glass has any coatings on it.

 

 

3. Plastic Surface 

Plastic surfaces are easier to clean up because they are not usually chemically reactive with adhesive residues like metals can be—though there may be exceptions! If your surface is plastic, try rubbing alcohol! Pour an ounce into a spray bottle and spritz onto your surface until the residue starts coming off; then, use an old toothbrush or sponge to scrub away any remaining bits of glue.

 

4. Vinyl Surface

To remove duct tape residue from vinyl, you will need some acetone-based nail polish remover, cotton balls, and a plastic scrubbing pad. First, clean off as much residue as possible with your fingers or an old toothbrush. Then, pour some of the nail polish removers onto a cotton ball and dab it on the sticky spots until they dissolve away completely. Finally, use your plastic scrubbing pad to wipe away any remaining residue on your surface after cleaning it up thoroughly!

 

 

5. Metallic Surfaces 

Metal surfaces are tricky because they are often made of metal or a chemically reactive alloy with adhesive. If this is true for your metal surface, try using a chemical solvent like acetone (found in nail polish remover) or denatured alcohol (a type of rubbing alcohol). These solvents are designed to remove adhesive residue, including adhesive tape residue, from surfaces without damaging them.

 

Sticky Residues after working with Duct Tape are a common issue. Still, we take pride in our WOD Duct Tape, which is not only the strongest of tapes but also has a natural rubber adhesive that can stick to multiple surfaces temporarily without leaving adhesive behind after removal. If you are planning to start a project which needs Duct Tape, you can count on us to keep it clean and sharp from the start to the end, and if for some reason it is not clear at the end, we trust you just learned how to clean the residue off!

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