How to Easily Remove Adhesive Tape Stains from Pants
Adhesive tape can be a great tool for quickly mending a tear in your clothes. But sometimes it can leave an unsightly sticky stain on the fabric that can be difficult to remove. Don’t worry: with a few simple household items, you can tackle this problem quickly and easily.
Updated 20 Jun 2023
By Nishat Asif
Removing Adhesive Tape Stains from Pants
- Start by soaking your pants in warm water and laundry detergent. Allow the pants to soak for several minutes.
- Create a paste of baking soda and vinegar. Apply paste directly to the adhesive tape stain.
- Use an old toothbrush or soft cloth to gently scrub the paste into the stain.
- Rinse away the paste with cold water.
- Repeat Steps 2-4 as needed until the adhesive tape stain is gone.
- Finally, hang your pants up to dry or put them in the dryer on low heat.
Additional Tips for Removing Sticky Adhesive Tape Stains
- Test any cleaning method on a small, hidden spot of the fabric before applying to the stain.
- For best results start treating the stain as soon as possible.
- If the baking soda and vinegar method does not work, try rubbing alcohol as an alternative.