We have just had a bunch of new doors and windows fitted and managed to get rid of most of the protection. However there are some area's where the packaging tape has left some of that annoying sticky gunk behind. Anyone got a miracle cure for removing it or is it just elbow grease and patience required.
2006-09-22 16:42:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anchor Cranker 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Try rubbing alcohol.
2006-09-22 16:43:52 · answer #1 · answered by treseuropean 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lighter fuel - the stuff used in petrol lighters. works a treat every time. A bit smelly, but easily washes off with soap and water. Works on everything and just about everywhere - including that nasty sticky left when you take a plaster off!! Just use a small amount on a cloth and wipe away gently. May need to repeat a couple of times - but always works.
Can be bought (comes in small can with a lift up nozzle) anywhere cigarettes and lighters are sold.
2006-09-22 22:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just built a house and had the same problems, although everyone suggestions should have worked...I found they didn't. What I found that worked the best was denatured alcohol or naphtha. It should be diluted but I found it just barely worked so I used it full strength. I moved quickly, and washed the window as immediately. Since I wasn't sure what would happen by using it full strength. Good luck! I found this to be gruelling!.
2006-09-24 11:52:08 · answer #3 · answered by patricia c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Razor blade for Windows Elbow grease for doors?
2006-09-23 00:33:38 · answer #4 · answered by edison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A small amount of petrol on a rag or kichen towel will remove it.
BUT
Only use it in a well ventilated place, and well away from any source of heat or flame, and dispose of the cloth or paper in a well ventilated place afterwards so the residue can evaporate
2006-09-23 00:33:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Product called " GOO GONE"
silly sounding name, but seriously works wonders, and its so easy !
rinses off easily and no big fumes at all, won't leave a difficult residue like wd40 would
You can get it from Home Depot cleaning supplies department, or hardware stores
2006-09-22 17:04:33 · answer #6 · answered by million$gon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called Goo remover you should be able to get it from your local harware store or a very similar product in the US I guess there is a producted called orange somthing. It takes off what you are talking about.
2006-09-22 16:52:26 · answer #7 · answered by scooter1970 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mix 1/4 cup white vinegar with 1 cup water - use soft sponge. It should come off easily. No harm to any woodwork or paint.
2006-09-22 16:52:49 · answer #8 · answered by hey you 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A razor blade will remove most of the residue, and then use a cloth dipped in alcohol (Rubbing, will do.) and rubthe spot until it's clean.
2006-09-22 16:49:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try alcohol,,, also there is something you can by at Lowe's Home Depot, that will take gunk off.
2006-09-22 16:46:03 · answer #10 · answered by avery 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could try white vinegar & water . Should soften it, but im afraid u still gonna have to scrape sum of it off
2006-09-22 16:55:51 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋