When we recently shifted some cupboards (meltica) we held the doors together with packaging tape. Unfortunately the tape has left a sticky residue which I am struggling to shift. Tried turps, nail polish remover, and meths. The meths does soften it, but struggles to dissolve it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
jane310567,
Sep 6, 4:12am
we use tea tree oil.
hazelnut2,
Sep 6, 4:21am
Nail polish remover contains acetone in varying strengths. But you can buy a bottle of it undiluted at the chemist. Also a small amount of Jif on a damp cloth, rubbed on could work. Have never tried the oil, but give that a go too. Good luck.
hammer23,
Sep 6, 4:29am
Turps will do the job.
paora-tm,
Sep 6, 4:38am
Try Fuelite from Mitre10 or maybe any hardware store.
melford,
Sep 6, 4:48am
De-solv it from mitr10 as it won't damage any surface you put it on
annies3,
Sep 6, 4:48am
De-solv-it brilliant, wouldn't be without it, buy from Mitre10 or the like.
impressions,
Sep 6, 5:28am
De- solv-it
e-jandal,
Sep 6, 5:30am
Peanut butter will work.
valleygirl16,
Sep 6, 6:55am
eucalyptus oil.
reb53,
Sep 6, 7:13am
WD40 on a rag. It doesn't dissolve it but as you rub away the oil stops it re-sticking and eventually all the residue ends up on the rag.
morticia,
Sep 6, 7:22am
De-Solvit lives on the shelf at PaknSave. About $6.
paora-tm,
Sep 6, 8:19am
Really? 750ml Trigger bottle is $30 at Mitre10.
marte,
Sep 6, 9:53am
No suprise, Meths solvent is almost twice the supermarket price at the Warehouse.
morticia,
Sep 6, 10:10am
Most people probably would never need a 750ml bottle of it, a 125ml from the supermarket lasts for ages for simple, household jobs.
blueviking,
Sep 6, 8:56pm
De Solvit. Removes anything from everything. Have used it for the very purpose you require.
seat1,
Sep 8, 4:23am
works every time.
brightlights60,
Sep 10, 11:49am
This, a lot of supermarkets have it. I wouldn't use acetone, you could damage the surface.
delshamic,
Sep 11, 1:15am
DONT put acetone on any plastic surface
wembley1,
Sep 11, 1:16am
DeSolvit vs eucalyptus oil?
Desolvit claims to be a "citrus based" cleaning solution but its MDS says it's 40-80% aliphatic hydrocarbon, i.e. naptha or white spirit.
I'd stick to eucalyptus oil :-)
mrfxit,
Oct 4, 11:07am
Petrol . NO not kidding. Best glue remover around, Test a small area 1st to make sure the surface is ok & then go for it. Wipe on . wipe off & detergent clean afterwards
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