How do you clean the residue of double stick tape from scissors?
By Caseye
Add your voice! Click below to answer. ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom!
I'd try using rubbing alcohol. It's pretty good at removing "goo." :)
You can buy small can of adhesive remover or cleaner at any hardware or automotive store.
I always keep a can of "Goof Off" in my tool /supply cabinet. It comes in handy for removing adhesive residue and other types of residues.
You can also use vegetable oil (or cooking spray) and rub with a paper towel. Then wash with soap and water and dry well. It will definitely work, and is gentle on finishes.
Nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol will work. Saturate a cotton ball and rub it on the blade.
The best thing for cleaning things like that is good ole WD40 it will not harm the surface and is not toxic in any way. I keep a can in the kitchen and the garage.
Thank you ALL for great suggestions; I'm going to see what I have on hand and try it tonight! Thriftyfun readers are GREAT sources of information and so willing to help - I really appreciate it.
Lighter fluid....it's cheap and it doesn't leave a oily or greasy residue. It doesn't mar the finish like nail polish remover and evaporates quickly. We are a non-smoking household but I have a can of lighter fluid in the bathroom, kitchen, laundryroom and garage. It lifts off those dang labels that are soooo glued on, takes the goo off everything, scuff marks off the floor, tar off your clothes, just a million uses for it. I couldn't live without it.
Crazy as it sounds, I cut double sided tape all the time. I take a piece of the same tape. and "dab/pull" it off. Like removing lint from a sweater. You do have to press "dab" more firmly. The residue will bond with the tape more then stay on your scissor blades. It's a great time saver in between cutting when you don't want to use chemicals, when after a few cuts, your shears will be gunked up again.
Lubricated scissors with petroleum jelly, wiped off, then used a pencil eraser. Worked great!
U can just erase it off with a normal eraser but it will take longer time. Try using white vinegar and rub it in the scissors blade.
Add your voice! Click below to answer. ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom!
