So I'm usually pretty good about this stuff but last weekend I left the race number on the left shoulder of my top, forgot it was there and put it through the washer and dryer. So basically, it's completely plastered to my uniform, and trying to pick it off has proved futile. In short, does anyone know a good trick to get race numbers off unis? Thanks
Sorry I don't think there is a quick fix here. I had this same problem a couple years ago. After it happened I brought my clothes with me on a long car trip (I was not driving) and rubbed the spots where the numbers were with my thumbs. It took literally 4+ hours of constant rubbing, but all of that sticky crap eventually came off. It was worth saving my college's jersey and my favorite shorts. I got bad blisters on both my thumbs though. Good luck. If you find something that works better let me know!
In some cases I've used isopropyl alcohol. Give it a shot.
Buy some "Goo Gone" from most any grocery or drug store. Also, probably using the same priciple as Ray's suggestion, vodka will take it out. If you go the latter route, put some in a spot that won't be seen to be sure it doesn't discolor the uniform. Also, you will want to hide the evidence by drinking what is left over. Goo Gone should not stain or discolor the uniform, but check it first as well.
Goo Gone and Goof Off are petroleum-based, so it might dissolve (or weaken the fibers) of a jersey made of Rayon or nylon. Be sure to check that out first.
Citrasolve. I glue my numbers on when I time trial and this removes that type of residue.
Are you sure i can drink Goo gone?
Thanks for the responses guys, I'll see what works the best.
Acetone is a happy medium between rubbing alcohol or denatured alcohol and stronger stuff like goo gone which will disfigure your grandchildren.
Put the uniform top in a plastic bag and freeze it for a few hours.
You should be able to remove the number pretty easily.
acetone may also dissolve some fabrics. Test it in an inconspicuous spot first.
Peanut butter. Leave it on for a few hours (make sure it's the creamy, ultra-processed kind) and then scrape it off with a butter knife. Wash it afterwards to get the peanut butter out. You're welcome.
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Peanut butter. Leave it on for a few hours (make sure it's the creamy, ultra-processed kind) and then scrape it off with a butter knife. Wash it afterwards to get the peanut butter out. You're welcome.
Second on the peanut butter. Another good choice would be olive oil. You need some sort of oil (PB has oil in it) to break down the adhesives. Let it sit for a while and then the number should fall off the uniform.
If the oil leaves a spot on your uniform after the number is gone, wash it with dishsoap (a degreaser that will take out the oils). Wash it by hand or put a small amount of dish soap in your washing machine because it will FOAM up like crazy.
You might want to wash it regular after the dishsoap because that could leave your uni feeling rough.
olive oil