So long as the alcohol didn't damage the finish you might try adding some
talcum powder with the alcohol then wipe it off thoroughly. Much, hopefully all
of the sticky will adhere to the talcum powder and be removed with the powder.
Another possible alternative is a solution of mild detergent to wipe off the
alcohol while it is still wet with the alcohol. The damp detergent cloth may
lift away the sticky which is suspended in the alcohol. What seems to be
happening is that the alcohol will evaporate and leave the dissolved goo behind.
----- Original Message -----
From: Max Robinson
To: Blind Handyman
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 4:09 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Tape residue on finished wood.
By way of background, I bought a friend a gift card to Lowe's. I also
bought a little wooden presentation box with the Lowe's logo on it.
However, when I got it home I found it had been wrapped in clear tape which
must have been packing tape. When I removed the tape there was a sticky
residue left behind. What will clean it but not take off the finish? I
tried alcohol which softened it and seemed to take it off but it didn't
remove it. After it dried it was as sticky as ever. I also tried Orange
clean and Orange glow but they didn't work either. Any suggestions? Or
should I just throw the thing away.
Regards.
Max. K 4 O D S.
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