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How to Easily Remove Adhesive Tape Stains from Shorts

Sticky residue and adhesive tape can leave behind ugly stains on fabrics, like shorts. Fortunately, there's a simple solution to removing these stubborn marks! In this guide you'll learn how to quickly and easily clean adhesive tape stains from shorts.

Updated 20 Jun 2023

By Matej Kramberger

What do I need?

To successfullly clean adhesive tape stains from shorts, the following items are required:

Rubbing alcohol
Cotton swab
Paper towel

Instructions

With a folded paper towel, blot area of the shorts that have adhesive tape residue and try to remove as much of the gunk as possible.
Dampen a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol.
Gently rub saturated cotton swab onto the adhesive tape stain.
Blot area with a clean paper towel.

Additional Tips

If the adhesive tape stain is still present after using rubbing alcohol, use a stain remover specifically designed for removing adhesive tape residue.
Always test any new cleaning solution on an inconspicuous area of the shorts before applying it to the adhesive tape stain.
Be sure to launder the shorts immediately after removing the adhesive tape stain.

What type of rubbing alcohol should I use?
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol is best for removing adhesive tape residue from shorts. It works better than ethanol rubbing alcohol because it evaporates faster.

What if the adhesive tape stain still won't come out?
If the adhesive tape still won't budge, try using a detergent specifically designed for removing solvent-based stains.

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