Remove Stubborn Sticky Stains from Barrette Clips with Ease
Adhesive tape can be a handy tool for securing barrette clips in place, but it also has an unfortunate tendency to leave behind sticky stains when removed. Fortunately, there are several easy steps you can take to remove adhesive residue and get your barrette clips looking as good as new!
Updated 20 Jun 2023
By Peter Blackwood
Instructions
- Create a mixture of one part dish soap and two parts warm water in a bowl or sink.
- Dip the dirty barrette clip into soapy water and let it soak for at least 10 minutes.
- After soaking, use a soft-bristled toothbrush to scrub off the remaining adhesive tape residue.
- Rinse off the barrette clip with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean cloth.
- Repeat the process as needed until all the adhesive tape residue has been removed.
Additional Tips
- If the adhesive tape residue is particularly stubborn, you can increase ratio of dish soap to water to create a stronger solution that may help to break down the residue more quickly.
- Be careful not to scrub too vigorously, as this could cause damage to the barrette clip's finish.
- For tougher residues, you may need to use a solvent such as rubbing alcohol or acetone.
- To prevent the need to clean adhesive tape stains from occurring in future, you can use an alternative method of attaching barrette clips such as sewing or gluing.
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