Cleaning residue from crystal
June 20, 2011 1:59 AM Subscribe
Inherited crystal basket has sticky tape residue, how to safely clean?
Been and done the warm soapy water thing, which worked a treat on the years of accumulated dust and general grime, but failed miserably to shift what appears to the dried residue from some sticky tape. As the piece has some sentimental value I do not want to risk damaging it ...
Been and done the warm soapy water thing, which worked a treat on the years of accumulated dust and general grime, but failed miserably to shift what appears to the dried residue from some sticky tape. As the piece has some sentimental value I do not want to risk damaging it ...
I always use lighter fluid to get rid of sticky label residue. It might save you a purchase if you've already got some lying around.
No idea how safe it is on crystal, although I can't imagine it would cause any damage - perhaps test it on an inconspicuous area first.
posted by Ted Maul at 2:35 AM on June 20, 2011
No idea how safe it is on crystal, although I can't imagine it would cause any damage - perhaps test it on an inconspicuous area first.
posted by Ted Maul at 2:35 AM on June 20, 2011
Rubbing alcohol is a good place to start, and is easier to clean off than WD-40.
posted by oneirodynia at 9:27 AM on June 20, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by oneirodynia at 9:27 AM on June 20, 2011 [1 favorite]
Peanut butter works. Let it sit on there for awhile first.
posted by Vaike at 10:06 AM on June 20, 2011
posted by Vaike at 10:06 AM on June 20, 2011
Bestine rubber cement solvent dissolves almost any adhesive residue. Buy a can at your local art-supply store.
posted by Rash at 10:56 AM on June 20, 2011
posted by Rash at 10:56 AM on June 20, 2011
Eucalyptus oil is your friend. Also, it smells nice and has limitless applications around the house.
posted by Wantok at 7:03 PM on June 20, 2011
posted by Wantok at 7:03 PM on June 20, 2011
Response by poster: Peanut butter :0 - now I have heard everything!!
Thanks all, I have some Euc oil, and I am pretty sure I have some goof-off in the garage too, now that I see the name (the peanut butter I have to try ...).
posted by GeeEmm at 2:23 AM on June 21, 2011
Thanks all, I have some Euc oil, and I am pretty sure I have some goof-off in the garage too, now that I see the name (the peanut butter I have to try ...).
posted by GeeEmm at 2:23 AM on June 21, 2011
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