Remove sticky residue from duct tape?

Question

i had duct tape on my mirror and i pulled it off a while ago but now its hard and sticky where it used to be. i've tried windex ,soap and water, and rubbing alcohol....any ideas? thanks :)

THANKS! i'm gonna go try now :)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Peanut butter. I know it sounds funny, but I have used peanut butter on anything with a sticky residue and if left on for a little bit, the oils will let you just wipe the residue away. I used it on my car which I got from someone who kept everything velcroed to the dashboard. It took the residue off and you would never tell anything was there!

Answer 3

Goo Gone! Works fantastically.

Answer 4

Look for a product called Imperial Cleaner. It works great for removing adhesives.

Answer 5

Mineral Spirits,,,cheap, safe, extremely effective. I use it all the time...BTW,,, I love this quote." When something moves but shouldn't,,,use Duct tape. When something doesn't move, but should, use WD40." Rev. Steven 2003

Answer 6

Well, you can one of two things....if you want a solvent for it, use GooGone, you can get it at Walmart. Second, since it is a mirror, you can scrape it off with a razor blade without it harming the mirror.

Answer 7

Most adhesives can be removed with rubbing alcohol (isopropilic). You have to insist though if it's hardened.

Answer 8

finger nail polish remover and goof off works good which ever u have laying around the house

Answer 9

Goo gone

Answer 10

I would try WD-40 and Greased Lightning (you can find that at home depot)

Answer 11

Use lighter fluid , the type You would use for a Zippo lighter