White Caulk Tape Self Adhesive Waterproof, Bathroom Peel &...

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"I ordered this to use around the stovetop in my apartment. There are small gaps between the stovetop and the counter and when liquids or food spill on the counter, it inevitably goes down the side of my stove/oven, where it cannot be reached for cleaning. I'm very limited in what I'm allowed to do to resolve this since I'm a renter and my landlord has strict rules. So this seemed like a good type of product to solve the problem while also being removable if needed.Upon reading the directions taped to the package, I found out that you're supposed to use a hair dryer to soften the adhesive. As I'm writing this review, this is still nowhere mentioned anywhere on the product page or pictures. If this very important fact had been in the listing, I would not have ordered the product in the first place. Besides the fact that not everyone has a hair dryer, there are many places that this may be used where a hair dryer (which typically has a short cord) would not be able to reach it. I posted a picture of the directions. The blurred words are exactly the way it came, so it was difficult to read, but you can figure out what it says.So I did my best to warm up the product between my hands before putting it in place. I cleaned the entire area with alcohol prior to pressing it in place. I went over and over it with my hands pressing it down as firm as I could. I did this for a full half hour continuously. Still, it would not stay flat. I repeatedly over the last two days pressed it again over and over, but everytime after about 15 minutes, there were still holes all around that will let in liquid.I'm going to have to replace this with something else since it is not serving it's purpose. I cannot recommend it. I do hope that the information about the hair dryer is at least added after this so other people are informed and can make a decision about whether they will be able to use a hair dryer on it where they are placing it. I also have to add that it is really unattractive to look at as well. I got the clear version thinking it would blend in, but it is too thick and looks really garish. It looks very bad in person."