How do you remove Sticky Tack from fabric?

Answer 1

This works well for any fabric other than silk. First place the garment into the freezer for a couple of hours. This allows the Tack to become very hard which now enables you to pick or scrape off the larger chuncks. Careful that you do not tear the fabric. Work quickly as the contact with your warm hands will soften the tack again. After as much as possible has been removed, rub the remaining spot with a rag dipped in oil such as olive or corn or sunflower oil. Yes, this will leave a grease mark, but this in turn can now be removed with any GOOD detergent or a degreaser of which there are loads on the market. (No worries, I have removed LOADS of oil spots from kids clothing using regular oven degreasers). P.S. Also works for Chewing Gum!

Answer 2

Many adhesives contain proteins which change when they dry or are heated, which helps them adhere things together strongly. Unfortunately, the proteins also help them adhere to your clothes. Pull or scrape as much of the adhesive off as you can, and then soak the clothing in cold water.

ANS 2 - Depends on what glue and how long its dried. Goo Gone or Goof -Off will remove many adhesives . -I often get ABS or PVC glue on my work clothes and these almost always come off with 'Whitlam's Glue Wash Hand Cleaner' - available at many Plumbing supply stores.