<p>Goo Gone and similar products work quite well on hard surfaces for removing adhesive residue. You will find that the recommendations for such products also include testing on a hidden portion or similar piece.</p>

<p>It's likely that Goo Gone will work and you may be able to soak the fabric in the liquid to allow better penetration. Once soaked for a while, a detergent wash is likely to be needed to remove the oiliness of GG.</p>

<p>Alternatives to GG include WD-40, with the same oiliness factor, as well as baby oil, mineral oil and peanut butter.</p>

<p>Work the selected substance in the fabric frequently to ensure good distribution.</p>

<p>A quick search using "goo gone fabrics" shows that many posts have been made to indicate the product works on clothing.</p>

<p>Of all the above, I think peanut butter involves the most effort and perhaps the lowest risk of discoloration, but I've never used peanut butter!</p>

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fred_dot_u
<p>Eucalyptus Oil. Apply with an old tooth brush, scrub gently until the residue starts to loosen, clean the brush with a paper towel and reapply oil until residue is gone. Wash as normal :)</p>

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Cruisy1
<p>You can use vinegar mixed with water or small amount of nail varnish remover (acetone).  By using it gently and using less nail varnish remover nothing will happen to your fabric colour. </p>

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Himanil Sharma
<p>I have an article of clothing that had duct tape on it at one point, but after pulling off the duct tape residue remains.</p>

<p>I've debated buying Goo Gone but I am worried about discoloration. 
The fabric is all black, no patterns.</p>

<p>What would be the best way to remove the duct tape adhesive residue, without affecting coloration? Has anyone used Goo Gone before? Are there alternative methods that can be used?</p>

<p><strong>EDIT:</strong> I've confirmed with the company that manufactured the clothing that it is 94% Polyester and 6% Spandex</p>

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2017-09-13T15:36:43.240Z
What kind of fabric is this?
Matt
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2017-09-13T15:47:08.633Z
I believe it is some kind of fleece but I would have to check the tag. I will post back later when I can get my hands on it again.
Wimateeka
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2017-09-19T15:37:52.227Z
Hey all, sorry for the delay, when I checked the tag it was completely worn out so I had to email the company I bought it from and they *just* gave me a reply. I will add it to the question.
Wimateeka
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Remove duct tape adhesive residue from fabric
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# Remove duct tape adhesive residue from fabric

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-09-13)

I have an article of clothing that had duct tape on it at one point, but after pulling off the duct tape residue remains.

I've debated buying Goo Gone but I am worried about discoloration.
The fabric is all black, no patterns.

What would be the best way to remove the duct tape adhesive residue, without affecting coloration? Has anyone used Goo Gone before? Are there alternative methods that can be used?

**EDIT:** I've confirmed with the company that manufactured the clothing that it is 94% Polyester and 6% Spandex

**Tags:** adhesives, restoration

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: What kind of fabric is this?  
> **username_0**: I believe it is some kind of fleece but I would have to check the tag. I will post back later when I can get my hands on it again.  
> **username_0**: Hey all, sorry for the delay, when I checked the tag it was completely worn out so I had to email the company I bought it from and they *just* gave me a reply. I will add it to the question.  

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## 3 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2017-09-13. Score: 3

Goo Gone and similar products work quite well on hard surfaces for removing adhesive residue. You will find that the recommendations for such products also include testing on a hidden portion or similar piece.

It's likely that Goo Gone will work and you may be able to soak the fabric in the liquid to allow better penetration. Once soaked for a while, a detergent wash is likely to be needed to remove the oiliness of GG.

Alternatives to GG include WD-40, with the same oiliness factor, as well as baby oil, mineral oil and peanut butter.

Work the selected substance in the fabric frequently to ensure good distribution.

A quick search using "goo gone fabrics" shows that many posts have been made to indicate the product works on clothing.

Of all the above, I think peanut butter involves the most effort and perhaps the lowest risk of discoloration, but I've never used peanut butter!


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### Answer by username_3 on 2017-09-16. Score: 2

Eucalyptus Oil. Apply with an old tooth brush, scrub gently until the residue starts to loosen, clean the brush with a paper towel and reapply oil until residue is gone. Wash as normal :)


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### Answer by username_4 on 2017-09-16. Score: 1

You can use vinegar mixed with water or small amount of nail varnish remover (acetone). By using it gently and using less nail varnish remover nothing will happen to your fabric colour.


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