What is the best way to remove REALLY stuck-on double-face tape (the spongy in the middle type)?

Question

I am moving and have to remove it somehow from the window frame and also from the floor where it was holding down a rug, any helpful ideas would be appreciated!

Answer 1

Get some Eucalyptus Oil from the pharmacy.  Removes ALL sticky!

Answer 2

Hair Dryer is good. Ho max is good. WD 40? Gag! Use it if you like smelling like a mechanics garage. Use finger nail polish remover on the window,but be careful using it on the floor because it is acetone.

Answer 3

scrape up what you can and use wd-40, it may take a little work but it will come off.

Answer 4

VM&P Naphtha

Use it as a last resort ( petrochemical, highly flame-able, open windows and wear gloves if possible). It will remove sticky goo from the glass but not sure I would use it on the floor if they are hardwood, safe for most other surfaces. You can find it in most hardware stores where they keep paint thinners and the like. I use it to remove the sticky from CD and DVD cases.

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Answer 5

Use a hair dryer to heat the tape. Once it has become hot it should be easy to lift off. You can use WD40 to remove any leftover glue as it wont harm the paint or wood surfaces.

Answer 6

Oops!  Multi-Purpose Remover by Homax Products, Inc.

Item #710834 pn 110-302-402 - It's great and will remove glue, lipstick, gum, latex paint, tar.  I used it to remove adhesive stuck to tile that was removed from the bathroom floor.  I poured it on the floor, once the tile was removed and within seconds I used the mop and the adhesive residue came right up.  

Answer 7

Scrape away as much of the tape as you can with a plastic scraper.  Then saturate what is left with WD-40.  Let it soak to soften the glue.  Scrape away the rest and wipe clean.  It may take a while but the oil will soften the adhesive.