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Duct-Tape Residue
Howdy, Heloise: I am struggling to get DUCT-TAPE RESIDUE off our front door. Someone used duct tape to put a sign on the door. The sign is off, but I cannot get the sticky residue off. I have tried everything, but nothing seems to work. I do not want to scrape the door, as it is new. -- Catherine Ann Stinson, Cibolo, Texas
If the door is metal or painted wood, you can use a petroleum-based cleaner. Here are a couple of ideas: Spray the residue with a petroleum-based prewash laundry spray or a lubricating spray. Wait a bit, then go over the area with a plastic or nylon scrubber. It should come off. If not, repeat the process.
You can also try rubbing mineral oil into the residue, and then use the scrubbie to get the residue off. -- Heloise
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Dear Heloise: When I travel, I pack all of my lingerie in plastic self-sealing bags. I let some of the air out of the bag, so it packs really flat. This is handy because you also can use the bags to put the lingerie in after it has been worn. With the new restrictions on baggage on airlines, I find this really helps in packing. -- Shirley Clark, via e-mail
