Fabric care experts share their go-to hacks for getting rid of sticker residue.
For tape, create a loop, then quickly press and remove it from the fabric several times.
“Wet the shirt and rub it with amicrofiber clothand a little dish soap,” Whiting says.
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“Soak the garment in warm water for 20 minutes, then let it air-dry.”
If you need a soap recommendation, try Dawn, which is an effective degreaser.
He recommends using Carbona Stain Devils No.
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The white spots should vanish quickly."
Only use this method on non-acetate fabricsotherwise, the acetone in the nail polish remover will melt the fabric.
Rub your fingers or the edge of a credit card across the residue to remove it.
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Then, launder the garment and dry it as usual.
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