How to Remove Tape Residue From Plastic

How to Remove Tape Residue From Plastic
Written By
Cynthia Measom
Cynthia Measom
Published: Nov 23, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Instead, you need something that will dissolve the residue and leave the plastic surface like new.

Things You Will Need

  • 1 tbsp. Mineral spirits
  • 2 Dry cloths
  • Damp sponge
  1. Pour 1 tbsp. of mineral spirits into a small container.

  2. Dip a section of a clean dry cloth into the mineral spirits and rub the mineral spirits into the tape residue with the cloth.

  3. Rub the area firmly in order to effectively remove the leftover tape adhesive. Apply more mineral spirits to the cloth if needed.

  4. Wipe the area with a section of a clean water-dampened sponge after all of the residue has been removed. Dry with a clean cloth.

The Drip Cap

  • Once adhesive tape is attached to a plastic surface, it seems it is there to stay.
  • Wipe the area with a section of a clean water-dampened sponge after all of the residue has been removed.

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Cynthia Measom

Based in Texas, Cynthia Measom has been writing various parenting, business and finance and education articles since 2011. Her articles have appeared on websites such as The Bump and Motley Fool. Measom received a Bachelor of Arts in…

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