Last winter we put that plastic on our windows to keep the cold air out...?

Question

The 2 sided tape it came with is very hard to remove and now it has turned yellow on my window frames. Our house is about 10 years old and we have the plastic window casings. I have used rubbing alcohol to remove some of it, but very time consuming and had to rub really hard. Any other suggestions to clean it up?

Answer 1

Metholated spirit removes the adhesive

Answer 2

Many gas companies will help you set up a level billing account, where your estimated gas consumption is pro-rated throughout the year. You pay the same amount every month. It's more expensive in the summer, of course, but you're spared the astronomical winter bills. At the end of the billing year, you either pay up more or get a credit for the next year. If you don't mind sleeping in cooler air under warm blankets, you might be able to adjust the heat flow into the bedrooms. Look near the furnace for the pipes leading to the bedrooms. Often there's a flapper valve inside the pipe that can be adjusted from the outside to lessen the flow of warm air. This usually works better than closing off registers in the rooms, although sometimes that's the only other option. In our house the bedrooms are upstairs, and warm air naturally flows upward. When the bedroom doors are open during the day, they're warm enough. The furnace is always either ON or OFF. The thermostat determines when it switches. If more of the heat is directed to the main living areas, the thermostat won't have to turn the furnace on so much. Since the house is a rental, it's probably not worth it for you to install a timer thermostat yourselves, but if you remember to turn down the heat by a few degrees at night, say to 67° F. you can save a little more. It's said that running the water heater at a cooler setting can save a little, too. We don't bother with that ourselves. We figure that the warmth from the water heater helps keep the basement drier and more comfortable in our cool, damp climate.

Answer 3

We live in a very old house and had some masking tape on the heart pine floors that someone had used as a nonslip for an area rug. It had been there forever and when we moved in i tried and tried..the floors are very soft so you could not scrape..I bought a product called Goof Off..it comes in a little can that resembles the type cans lighter fluid used to come in..it took it all off and did not mar my beautiful floors.

Answer 4

If you have newer vinyl windows, most likely they are double glass. Don't waste your money on the plastic. Best way to stop cold air is to seal the leaks with caulking--around the window frame and casing, also you can buy weatherstripping that is designed for use on windows.

Answer 5

There is a product called "Goo be gone". It dissolves the gooey stuff tape and labels leave.
Check a paint department.

Or try acetone in an inconspicuous place to make sure it doesn't damage the casings. Regular nail polish has acetone in it. If it works you can buy a can of acetone in the paint department.

Good Luck.

Answer 6

Its not good to put petroleum on vynal frames.
Try TSP and soak it with repeated rubbing. sounds as though you let it stay thru the summer and thats why it turned yellow.
do your best and if theres a secret out there I'd like to know about it.

Answer 7

Try goof off. it takes almost anything off.. test it because it might melt the plastic.. lighter fluid may work. I would try lighter fluid or finger nail polish remover.. hope it helps.

Answer 8

Gum out
Goo B Gone
Mineral spirits

Answer 9

try spreading mayonaisse on it and rubbing it off with an aged slice of bologna

Answer 10

try using paint thinner or nail polish remover