How to Remove Melted Tape

How to Remove Melted Tape
Written By
Chris Simon
Chris Simon
Published: Jan 18, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Scrape away the excess melted tape with a blunt scraper or plastic knife or spoon. Ensure you do not scratch the surface under the melted tape.

  2. Pour dry cleaning solvent or nail polish remover on an absorbent cloth. Do not over-soak with the solvent. You will need an amount the same size as the tape residue stain.

  3. Dab the tape residue with the cloth until the solvent is soaked into the stain.

  4. Rub gently until all residue is removed. Add more solvent to the cloth if required.

Tips

Leave the solvent-covered cloth to sit on the stain if cleaning flat surfaces. The solvent fumes will naturally remove the tape residue.

Warnings

Ventilate the room as you clean. Dry cleaning solvent or nail polish remover fumes may cause dizziness if inhaled.

Photo Credits

Sticky tape image by lefebvre_jonathan from Fotolia.com

Chris Simon

Chris Simon began writing articles and fiction in 1988. His work has appeared in Science Fiction and Fantasy World Horror Writers U.K and "Flashlight."

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