I need to tap into the "wealth of knowlege" again. Does anyone know how to remove old masking tape and the adhesive residue from glass? I tried alcohol which helped a bit. Any other ideas? Thanks

-- teresa (teresam@ascent.com), October 25, 2000

Answers

Hand lotion, lighter fluid, or a razor blade.

-- Cindy (atilrthehony_1@yahoo.com), October 25, 2000.

Teresa, Have you tried finger nail polish remover? How about a single edge razor blade?

-- Emily (bellyacresfarm@kyk.net), October 25, 2000.

There is this miracle stuff that I found called Goo Gone. It works with everything. I am sure there is some kind of homemade thing that works.....but it really works fantastic.

-- Carleen (netorcs@mo-net.com), October 25, 2000.

Adhesive remover wipes or liquid from a healthcare supplier. The wipes are expensive, but 8oz bottle of liquid is cheap and goes a long way.

-- Terri Perry (stuperry@stargate.net), October 25, 2000.

I may be wrong, but it seems like I remember that veg. oil or olive oil work. Worth a shot. Tami in WI

-- Tami Bowser (windridg@chorus.net), October 25, 2000.

Citra-Solv. Moisten a small piece of paper towel with it and place it over the adhesive spot (surface tension will hold it in place). Let sit 5 minutes, wash off with soap and water. Don't get it on anything plastic (eats it), or painted/finished surfaces (same).

-- Julie Froelich (firefly1@nnex.net), October 26, 2000.

Heat the old tape with the hair dryer and gently scrap with a single edge razor! Don't rush it~Let the hair dryer do the work and it will come off eaily and very clean. It works on price tags on plates, glass and the "paperwork on new windows! Good luck! I have used wallpaper remover. You can purchase it at Walmart, Kmart or any of the paint & wallpaper stores! Good luck!

-- Debbie T in N.C. (rdtyner@mindspring.com), October 26, 2000.

Teresa, I sold tape for ten years and the masking tape probably has a rubber based adhesive. Any type of oil (I use wd-40) should remove it.

-- bill (sticky@2side.tape), October 26, 2000.

Bill is right, WD-40 works great, also removes residue from price stickers, bumper stickers and the like. Annie in SE OH.

-- Annie Miller (annie@1st.net), October 26, 2000.

WD-40 works great. As does Skin-So-Soft. Skin-So-Soft also takes off paint -even oil base. Works great for the little kids!

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-- Gailann Schrader (gtschrader@aol.com), October 26, 2000.

Just for your information, WD40, Skin-So-Soft, olive or veggie oil works great for removing bandaids too. My husband had something stiches on his chest and was more worried about having the bandaid removed. The veggie oil worked and didn't hurt or rip out any hair.

-- Dee (gdgtur@goes.com), October 27, 2000.

Acetone works, so does denatured alcohol, both available cheaply at the hardware store.

-- snoozy (allen@oz.net), October 29, 2000.

I'm surprised no one's mentioned vinegar. Removes all kinds of adhesives. Put it on full strength, let it sink in for a couple minutes to dissolve the glue.

-- Chelsea (rmbehr@istar.ca), October 31, 2000.