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How do I remove sticky blue-tack from upholstery?

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freeze the tack with ice to be able to scrape the most of it off. Mineral oil will remove the rest of it...but watch it, it will stain. Check for colorfastness. Remove the mineral oil with common upholstry cleaner.

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