How Do You Remove Dried Out Masking Tape?
At one time or another most of us have run into the problem of how to get old, dry masking tape off a window or a piece of furniture. Once masking tape has dried out it really sticks and hangs on like there’s no tomorrow. Sure you can scrape or sand it off, but that means you’ve got a whole new chore–trying to figure out how to repair the damage you just did removing the old masking tape. Well, here’s some tips on how you can get rid of that dried-out old tape. They all work to varying degrees–and if one doesn’t do the trick for you–simply try another. Step 1 Start with an easy one using some warm water and a damp cloth. Wet the cloth and rub it over the dried-out tape, moistening it. Allow the moisture to work for a few minutes, then carefully peel back the tape. The warm, moist water should help soften the glue and the paper tape will peel off. You may need to use a razor blade to get rid of the residue Step 2 Turn on your hair dryer and play a stream of hot air on the old tape. T
