jQuery .removeAttr()

The .removeAttr() method uses the JavaScript removeAttribute() function, but it has the advantage of being able to be called directly on a jQuery object and it accounts for different attribute naming across browsers.

Note: Removing an inline onclick event handler using .removeAttr() doesn’t achieve the desired effect in Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8. To avoid potential problems, use .prop() instead:

$element.prop( "onclick", null );
console.log( "onclick property: ", $element[ 0 ].onclick );