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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.
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.
best price for bosch cordless vacuum cleaner 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 this is hema from california. to remove labels from plastic & glass jars, just keep the jar in hot water for 30 - 40 min. take offit 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 saw the magic. -- (Kumar Pandya) hema pandya
any sticky residue left on after peeling, use "goo gone" which can beIt 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? 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, 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 nailAlcohol is its major ingredient. Alcohol also removes ink from nonporous surfaces, i.e., kitchen 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 -- 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. 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" decals can be removed from glass using a razor blade.-- Mike cement thinner which you can buy at most art supply stores and some office supply stores removes most adhesives used on labels. 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 manyAlso, it is extremely flammable. Lighter fluid often will also remove rubber based adhesives. 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. 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. Residue from Sticky labels: Goo Gone works great on removing adhesives left behind by stickers, storeIt is found in Sears Hardware Stores and other-- Good Luck, Patti Seizetheday Removing Adhesive: I used vinegar to remove adhesive from glass jars, and off of our sink. well -- Jan Tani Talcum powder can help to remove sticky residues -- Edward Sitwell 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 smellsPut it on a cotton ball and rub on residue, then wash withI've also used this to get it off windows and walls. Avon Skin so Soft. take sticky goo off of things. I use it for many things. I use it when cleaning old glass it helps take the old grease off and leaves everything shining. Baking soda is a all aroundIt is non abrasive. Cleans the outside of a refrigerator very well and takes the yellow away if you have white. use it in the wash instead of softeners. It sweets the clothes andIt 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. baking soda in our pool along with bleach for 14 years and never boughtWe had the best looking pool in the neighborhood.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
Use sparingly at first, use more if necessary. left behind by Sellotape/Scotch tape/decals/stickers/stickingWorks on wood, glass, metal and plastic. It's flammable so take care. Gerard Sagar +44 (0) 20 8883 5052 +44 (0) 7711 036723 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 hotBut of course you want to rinse the chem smell. ~~ D1 Kelly 22 Use of Talc for Removing Sticky Stuff. Try cornstarch in its place. Baby powder can now be found in cornstarch form. To remove any sticky residue from any surface, simply clean with eucalyptus oil using a lint free cloth. Cheers from sunny down under.