Removing Adhesive Tape Stains from Jackets with Ease
Adhesive tape stains from jackets can be difficult to get out, but it's not impossible. Follow these steps and you'll have your jacket looking as good as new again.
Updated 20 Jun 2023
By Brane Lukman
Getting Started
- Gather all the supplies you will need: a bowl, dish soap, laundry detergent, white vinegar, a soft-bristled brush, and a cloth.
- Dampen the stained area of the jacket with warm water.
- Mix a solution of detergent and water in a bowl.
- Pour some of solution onto the stained area and scrub gently with the brush. Do not scrub too hard, as this could damage fabric.
- Rinse the jacket with warm water.
- Create another solution with equal parts white vinegar and water.
- Using the cloth, sponge the vinegar solution onto stain.
- Rinse away the vinegar and water solution with clean water.
- Launder jacket in the washing machine using regular laundry detergent.
Additional Tips
- If the adhesive tape stain is still present after trying these steps, then you may need to use a stain removal product specifically designed for adhesive tape stains.
- Be sure to read the garment care label before attempting any of these steps, as some fabrics may require special care.
- After laundering jacket, air dry it or tumble dry on a low heat setting.
- If the stain persists, take the jacket to a professional cleaner.
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