You’ve probably got a roll of the stuff in your garage, but duct tape is helpful well beyond the workbench (and not just for prom-dress making). Try it for getting out of (into?) sticky situations all over the house.

1. Remove sticker residue.
It’s a little ironic, but duct tape’s super-stickiness actually removes other stubborn, adhesive leftovers, and is especially helpful on glass, like a car window. Place a piece of duct tape over the offending spot, rub it a few times, and peel the mess away (it might take few tries to get everything). Then, finish off with a window cleaner.

Cloth tapes and duct tapes are both pressure-sensitive multi-purpose tapes with high adhesive strength due to their fabric reinforcement. Because of their ability to stay on rough surfaces easily, they are often used in many industrial, home, and office applications.

However, as similar as they are, there are still significant differences between the two tapes, which we will address in this article. Which is more heat tolerant? Which has better water resistance? Which is more easily torn? Understanding the specific qualities of cloth tapes and duct tapes will enable you to select the right tape for your particular needs.