I bought a couch cover on sale, and it was without a package, so it was all taped up. . . When I took the packing tape off, I realized there was tape adhesive residue all over it.
Does anyone know how I can get packing tape adhesive off of fabric? I feel like I heard once if you iron it with wax paper it melts off, but I don't know if I made that up. . I haven't tried it yet either. I wanted to see if there was something else. . Please help!!! Thank you, Janelle
We have always relied on the WUNDER power of Goo-Gone for this type of adhesive residue, but would also give rubbing alchohol and a toothbrush a try. Anyone else? MGR
Might I suggest that you use a mechanical solution before resorting to a chemical one (though I'm drawing a fine line, here)... the solution I have in mind is the chewing-gum release that janitors use, namely the cans of coolant that freeze the gum residue and you can scrape it off.
Also, while unsuccessfully looking for a link to buy the product, I came across this site, which may prove useful as well:
http://www.drclean.co.uk/
Oh wait: here's the stuff... just took a different search tact:
http://www.bettymills.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?search_stores=1,2&cart_id=6743031.14737&pid=2361
Good luck!
I always try more tape. As long as it hasn't been scrubbed too much or melted into the fabric, I find by applying packing tape and pulling it off gently repeatedly works on most surfaces to remove tape residue.
Good luck,
Barry
Also, make sure to test any methods or solvents in an inconspicuous place on the item first, to make sure it does not alter the fabric's dyes.
I'm also guessing that this residue would be no match for the typical industrial dry-cleaning solvents, so maybe try a reliable local dry cleaner.
A note of caution: it's my understanding that these glue-dissolving solvents are essentially bestine, a very toxic and flammable chemical. I would recommend using rubber gloves and not letting the substance touch your skin. Also use in a very well-ventilated area (ideally outside). Bestine is so toxic that it's regulated by the gov't as a workplace hazard under OSHA guidelines.
--Rob
The wax paper thing is, I think, a bit mixed up. At the club, we remove WAX from fabric by putting a brown paper bag over it and ironing that. If you ironed wax paper I think you'd mostly just get a mess, but I could be wrong.