Removal of Sticky Labels and Residues
When using solvents
please be aware that they are often toxic and should be used in a well
ventilated area.
The following tips have been
submitted by our readers and suggest many different sovents and
methods. Solvents include WD40, Lighter Fluid and Nail Polish Remover
(Acetone).
Alcohol in its various forms
can also be effective (try some good old Smirnoff), as can Good old
Soap and Water. Mineral Spirits is very effective with some residues.
Which ever method you use we
would wish you good luck and let us know how you get on -- A list of
Materials and Solvents is to be found at the foot of the page - Materials and Solvents
Adhesive Removal on
Jars. I was recycling old jars for
Christmas gifts in a jar and I needed to get the glue
off. I tried most of the remedies suggested here but
the best and easiest way to do it is to boil the
jar for about 3 minutes, then take it out with tongs
and (still using the tongs) scrub the glue off with
an s.o.s. pad. Afterwards just rinse off the soap and dry
it...good as new! -- Crystal Carruthers
Removing Sticky Price
Tags. Use adhesive tape to remove sticky price tags. It's
moisture- and odour-free, and works even on glossy paper. Simply rub or
lightly scratch in the tape to lift as much of the price tag as
possible. Repeat till the whole tag and sticky residue comes off.
Learnt it from shop assistants doing gift-wrapping. It works! Cheers,
GI -- atheneum
Remove Sticky
Residues. To remove the sticky residues left by labels
from nearly any surface, use a few drops of LIQUID LIGHTER FLUID on
kitchen paper or duster and simply rub off. It works every time and
won't cause damage to the surface like nail varnish remover may. -- Bev
Burns 3/07/09
Removing Sticky Marks
Hi, I find that household spray-on polish removes most sticky marks
left by labels etc- especially good for taking them off the bottom of
new shoes. -- "Joanna Keith"
How to Remove
Labels hi this is hema from california. to remove
labels from plastic & glass jars, just keep the jar in hot
water for 30 - 40 min. take off the label. it works very good on glass
jars but on plastic jars its hard to remove sticky residue. so try the
idea of T Cattermole the idea is applying oil on sticky residue
& leave it for few days & wash it with detergent
& water. i also tried & i saw the magic. -- (Kumar
Pandya) hema pandya
tips on stuff.
To remove any sticky residue left on after peeling, use "goo gone"
which can be purchased at Walmart. It works better than alcohol on
sticky stuff. -- I've learned a lot of neat things while on this planet
for 68 years. Try them, what do you have to lose? -- (Irene
M. Ward)
Sticky
Residue. Fingernail polish remover works great to
remove sticky residue - especially on glass & metal surfaces.
Do a test spot if using on plastic though, it will melt most plastic.
-- Dan & Evelyn Fleddermann,
Adhesive Residues. Simple
alcohol will clean off adhesives. Sometimes you will need to apply and
let sit a few minutes, but it will work. Some people like to use nail
polish remover. Alcohol is its major ingredient. Save yourself some
money! Alcohol also removes ink from nonporous surfaces, i.e., kitchen
counters. ~~ E Melsem
Comments: Given
a few days to work, cooking oil will combine with the glue and soften
it. After peeling off the label, the oily residue responds to hot water
and detergent. You can help the oil to penetrate by peeling off or
scratching the label's surface -- “Tony Cattermole”
Sticky label remover
from glass I have found that if you put peanut butter,
preferably not chunky, on glass, bottles, or even mirrors, it will
remove the residue. Sometimes it takes more than one application. Most
people have peanut butter on hand. -- Anon
Sticky labels.
I use WD40 to remove sticky labels. Just spray a little WD40 on the
label and leave it for a few minutes. The label usually slides right
off.-- "The McKenna's"
Old decals can
be removed from glass using a razor blade.-- Mike
Hanewinckel
Removing Adhesive:
Rubber cement thinner which you can buy at most art supply stores and
some office supply stores removes most adhesives used on labels. Scrape
off as much of the paper from the label as possible before applying the
thinner and rubbing with a cloth or paper towel. It works great on
glass, Formica and most non porous surfaces but will cloud many
plastics. Also, it is extremely flammable. Lighter fluid often will
also remove rubber based adhesives. Bob Lipson
Use white spirit (Mineral
Spirits in the US) or lighter fluid to remove the residue from sticky
labels. - - Vanessa Echols
Tip: Household -
Cleaning - removing sticky residues You can remove sticky
residues and loads of other hard-to-shift marks by simply "rubbing them
out" with a rubber (or even Blu-Tack), just as you would rub pencil
marks off paper. -- Simon Davey:
Sticky residue/glue I
discovered the other day, finger nail polish remover, (most already
have it in the home). Removed old wall paper glue the tub insert with
one wipe, removed melted plastic bag off of curling iron, paint spatter
windows and tub insert. All was removed with just one wipe of remover
on a piece of toilet tissue. -- D Dugan
Residue
from Sticky labels: Goo Gone works great on removing
adhesives left behind by stickers, store stickers, gum, etc. It is
found in Sears Hardware Stores and other department stores. --
Good Luck, Patti Seizetheday
Removing Adhesive: I
used vinegar to remove adhesive from glass jars, and off of our sink.
it worked pretty well -- Jan Tani
Talcum powder can help to
remove sticky residues -- Edward Sitwell
Sticky Residue
I've found Avon Skin-so-soft works great for getting off sticky residue
left from labels or tape on glasses, plastic dishes, etc. and it smells
good too. Put it on a cotton ball and rub on residue, then wash with
soapy water. I've also used this to get it off windows and walls. -- Rhonda
Carpenter
28 Nov 2002
Avon Skin
so Soft. to take sticky goo off of things. I use it for many
things. Including the dog and cat. I use it when cleaning old glass it
helps take the old grease off and leaves everything shining. Baking
soda is a all around cleaning solution. It is non abrasive. Cleans the
outside of a refrigerator very well and takes the yellow away if you
have white. I use it in the wash instead of softeners. It sweets the
clothes and softens them also. It is also good to take the bugs off the
car. Remember it is non abrasive. Always keep baking soda in the car as
it will put out a fire, yours or someone else's. Cheap also. We used
baking soda in our pool along with bleach for 14 years and never bought
another chemical. We had the best looking pool in the neighborhood.
Crystal clear. I also use it in my pond for the PH.
-- KD Bug 27
Nov 2002
Re Sticky Residues Sticky
residue can be removed with methylated spirits, dabbed on with cotton
wool. Use sparingly at first, use more if necessary. Works for residue
left behind by Sellotape/Scotch tape/decals/stickers/sticking
plaster/price stickers. Works on wood, glass, metal and plastic. And
skin. It's flammable so take care. Gerard Sagar +44 (0) 20
8883 5052 +44 (0) 7711 036723
REMOVING GUM
Great way to get GUM out , rub it with PEANUT butter! I think it is the
OIL in in, and though I have not tried it, I am sure oil would probably
due the same thing, except the peanut butter is GOOEY, and the oil
runs! -- "Kathy Ulmer" 5
Sep 2002
Sticky Decals on
Glass Some people sure go through a lot of trouble trying to
remove the stickers, try WD 40 or lighter fluid, it does come right off
without the hot water and soap. But of course you want to rinse the
chem smell. ~~ D1 Kelly 22
Dec 2002
Use of Talc for
Removing Sticky Stuff. Talc causes cancer. Try
cornstarch in its place. Baby powder can now be found in cornstarch
form. -- maryanne tom 6 Jan 2006
Sticky
Residue. To remove any sticky residue from any
surface, simply clean with eucalyptus oil using a lint free
cloth. Cheers from sunny down under. -- Tina
Gianakoudakis 29
Aug 2005
Full
List of materials, Solvents and Methods:-
Rubbing Alcohol
Methylated Spirits
Isopropanol or IPA
Mineral Spirits (Also called White Spirits)
WD40
Charcoal Lighter Fluid
Ronson, Zippo or other lighter Fluid
Eucalyptus Oil (In Australia)
Goo Gone
Talcum Powder
Cooking Oil
Peanut Butter
Hair Dryer
Steam Cleaner
Hot or Boiling Water (Careful)
Some Creams and Cosmetics
Washing up liquid
Adhesive Tape
Vinegar
Ammonia
Acetone
Nail Varnish remover
Bestine (Art Stores)
Blu Tak
Rubber Eraser
Aerosol Furniture Polish
HnT
When using solvents
please be aware that they are often toxic and should be used in a well
ventilated area. It is also a good idea to try the solvent out on a
part of the item that will not be visible as you could damage the
surface; nail polish remover can damage some plastics.
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