Sticky tape residue mark of wooden table?

sunni

Hello

Can anyone help - I bought a wooden table which has a sellotape type mark left with sticky residue on it (hence getting the table cheaper) but I've tried few things to try get this sticky residue off but no success?

Tried vinegar, wd40, hot soapy water and think this mark looks worse now!

Anyone have any recommendations I could try?

sunni

C_J

I think vegetable oil is supposed to work. Dab a little on and leave it for about 5 minutes then the sticky tape marks should wipe off. Have you got an unobtrusive bit to try it on first (underneath the table maybe)?

antenna

As a last resort try an Angle Grinder,but stop when you see the floor!

sunni

C_J wrote: »

I think vegetable oil is supposed to work. Dab a little on and leave it for about 5 minutes then the sticky tape marks should wipe off. Have you got an unobtrusive bit to try it on first (underneath the table maybe)?

Ok thanks will maybe try it underneath first to make sure it doesn't discolour it:D

sunni

antenna wrote: »

As a last resort try an Angle Grinder,but stop when you see the floor!

Great idea, must try that!!

LindaMary

I know it sounds daft but toothpaste can do a good job as it's a gentle scourer

tizerbelle

Have you tried a slightly damp microfiber cloth - just water and elbow grease, no chemicals. Worked for me cleaning tape residue off a fridge and microwave.

sunni

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sunni

No i didn't try the microfiber cloth, maybe toothpaste soon, tried attaching a pic there for you's to see

Lube

Turps is a god cleaner but may remove any waxes if it has any. Surprised wd40 hasnt done the trick

victor2

sunni wrote: »

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That looks like the top of the surface has been removed, not just "residue" left behind.