How to remove masking tape marks from windows...?

[LadyThompson]

Exactly this - we taped around the panes to paint the window frames and, hands up, left the masking tape on for a few weeks days and it's left horrid marks. Any whizzo tips for removing the marks? Soap and water plus elbow grease isn't fixing it.

[sam2cats]

You will need to use a sharp blade from a Stanley knife or similar, soak the area with window cleaner and scrape away and then get the rest off with nail varnish remover, you could also try a solvent cleaner you can get these from screwfix or similar DIY stockists. Hth's!

[LadyThompson]

Oh yikes! That wasn't the easy fix I was hoping for but thank you

[sam2cats]

It might not take long once you soak it with window cleaner, I had the same problem but ours had been on a bit longer than yours I'm embarrassed to say it was more like months! Just forgot about it!

[SleepySuzy]

Try an eraser!

[MrsJohnDeere]

Lakeland Sticky Stuff remover. Good scrub with an e cloth (the special window ones) works too but is much harder work.

[dns99]

Just scratch it off with a knife (any will do). Don't soak it. I suppose it's easier when the adhesive glued in your window glass is dry.

[BikeRunSki]

Olbas oil, Surgical spirit or WD40 should do the trick. Wipe/spray on generously, leave to soak in for a few mins, then rub hard or scratch off with a plastic knife.

[MynameisnotEarl]

Heat will melt the sticky stuff that's left behind.

If your windows are relatively new double glazed ones (ie sturdy) and the tape was on the glass as opposed to the frame, try turning your hairdryer on the glass for a little while and you should be able to just wipe off the residue.

[HuwEdwards]

nail polish remover

[LadyThompson]

Thank you, clever ladies.

[mumtoted]

Methylated spirits.

[peeriebear]

WD40 is good for everything, including this. :) Spray on, leave, scrape off with a stanley blade.