How do you get rid of scotch tape?

Question

I have always hung Holiday decorations on my windows and doors. Thie year after taking my Easter decorations down I found to have a lot of scotch tape really stuck to my window. Is there a way to get the tape off of the windows or doors without scratching them too much?

Answer 1

use rubbing alcohol. it works wonders.

Answer 2

There are many things you can use.... nail polish removals, medicate oil, oil degreaser, soap, detergent etc..... but i have use cooking oil and it works fine too. Bear in mind though, you do not want to leave a stain on the window or lift up the chemically coated surface of the glass with whatever you apply.

Answer 3

Hold a sponge or rag which you dipped in very hot water on the tape to softrn it then use sigle edge razor blade to scrap off the residue.

Answer 4

There's stuff called Goo Gone which you can buy at hardware stores, it is great for removing tape and sticky residue.

Answer 5

Goo Gone. It smells like citrus and is made of petroleum distillates. They sell it just about everywhere - Home Depot, Walmart, hardware stores, etc.

Answer 6

Go to like a home depot, lowes or rite aid and buy this product called "GOO BE GONE" it is the most amazing thing!

Answer 7

Get this stuff called Goo Gone. Works great!

Answer 8

try using a vinegar soultion, that causes it to form up into a ball, so you can pick it off, lick the stuff comes on News fliers today...the gummy sticky stuff

Answer 9

A razor blade and rubbing alcohol.

Answer 10

Try rubbing with Pinesol.