How to Get Tape Off a Couch

Regardless of how tape gets on couches, it mars the appearance of upholstery. The longer tape stays on a couch, the more stuck to the upholstery it becomes. Adhesive coatings on tape bond to couches and become more embedded in fabric upholstery over time. Tape adhesive’s sticky consistency also attracts dust and grime, which makes couch upholstery even more unappealing. Promptly remove tape from an upholstered couch using effective techniques.

Dull knife
2 white cloths
Dry cleaning solvent

Instructions

- 1
  Pick at the edge of the tape with a dull knife or your fingernail.
- 2
  Pull the loosened edge of the tape, stripping it off the couch. Gently peel back the tape to prevent fraying the upholstery.
- 3
  Scrape any excess tape adhesive off the couch using the dull knife. Remove as much tape residue as possible.
- 4
  Dampen a white cloth with a dab of dry cleaning solvent. Use the amount of solvent advised on the instructions by the dry cleaning product's manufacturer.
- 5
  Tamp the remaining tape adhesive with the dry cleaning solvent. Continue tamping the adhesive residue until it dissolves entirely.
- 6
  Blot the previously adhesive-stained upholstery with another dry, white cloth to absorb any remaining solvent in the upholstery. Thoroughly dry the upholstery. No rinsing is necessary.

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