How to Remove Stubborn Masking Tape

Ron,
Tell your readers in regards to the old masking tape rolls—1) throw them out, then 2) go to their local Ace Hardware and purchase a good quality roll of masking tape. They last much longer. Leave the “cheap” rolls alone at the big box stores.
Sam

hey dennis , try ” goof oof ” the sell it at HOMEDEPOT and i belive AUTOZONE has it as well i love the stuff works great

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Pat Hinze was wondering about an old roll of masking tape.  If it is put in a microwave oven a couple of seconds it will soften the adhesive.

I love your show and appreciate your website. I have a file just for you and you hint on fixing or building things. Now I have all of them at my convience. Thank You, keep up the great work.

Pat

Ron,  As a woman living alone I have to do most of my improvements myself.  Any help I can get to do it fast and easy is greatly appreciated.  Thanks so much.

Nice tip on tape removal. How about brown paper tape. After painting, how do you remove it from glass window?  Thanks for series of nice tips!!

Hot idea, lol

thank you so much Ron.

Dear Ron,
Love your Tips and videos, however just a little dissapointed that after writing 3 previous E mails to you, I have yet to have a reply?

Thanks,
Joe Mancuso

Ron I love your tip on the masking tape removal. Have you got any good tips on what to do with an older roll of masking tape that doesn’t unravel? It tends to come off the roll in small strips that tear across the roll. I’ve thrown away a lot of rolls of masking tape.Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks Pat Hinze

I have used this tips for years.
I have told others about this when using masking tape.
I also told them about the blue tape made for when one is painting a wall.
Cost a little more but it saves time in the end.

Ernie

Any ideas on what removes the sticky, gooey mess left after the tape has been heated and removed??

I had a window with old Scotch tape on it.  Couldn’t get it off.  Then I washed the window with vinegar and water and it came off easily.  I couldn’t believe it.  So, I would think this might work on other surfaces as well.

An old but still usefull way of removing masking tape. (the hairdryer) I would use painters tape instead. You can get it at the .99 cent store. Even if you don’t get it there, the time and hassle of removing masking tape you save is well wourth it. Also, some people don’t use a hairdryer.

An old yet still usefull tool (the hairdryer)  for this job. But you can get painters tape at the .99 cent store and would suggest it instead of masking tape. Even if you don’t get painters tape there, the time and hassle you save using it instead is wourth it. Also, no need for a hairdryer. Some people don’t use or have a hairdryer.

re the pot with baked on chocolate on the bottom.  Try an overnight soak with cleaning ammonia (like Parson’s.)  Leave the lid on.  Why?  1 - it smells awful, 2 - even the fumes will loosen other spots on the inside surfaces. You can set a small dish of this stuff in a closed oven overnight and easily wipe out a lot of grease and crud from the walls the next morning.

To remove an adhesive label without strong odor, use a product called Un-du. It is popular with scrapbookers because you can remove a sticker without damaging the sticker or the paper it is stuck to. You can even remove a postage stamp without damaging the envelope and you can still use the stamp! It is a “made in the USA” product available at any craft store. It is the greatest!

@V. Carlson: when painting or any other job where tape is necessary, use blue painters tape. this tape comes off easily and can be used over again if used during work project. Ron knows this i am sure.

I had the worst time of this once when I painted. I never used masking tape again.  Thanks for the tip though, just in case.

That’s a great tip and very timely.  Thanks!  I have another one for you.  I have a metal fondue pot that has chocolate baked onto the bottom of the inside.  Having a hard time removing it.  Any ideas?  Thanks, Jim P.S.  I love your show.

Thanks Ron, much appreciated. I watch your videos weekly. Some good easy tips.

Rochester, NY

Whoops!  Didn’t research this first.  What about the now-hardened residue from old, old tape, once it’s been removed from painted wood doors without heat.  Is the orange oil product the only technique?—it carries such an overpowering, strong odor. 
Cheers,
Carolyn

Ron

Your advise and tips on projects are very valued. I use them
on a regular basis.
Thank you,
Jack