You can usually get rid of labels on glass or plastic by soaking them in hot spring water. But it's quite understandable that you won't want to soak, for example, your beloved stereo...
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How to remove labels and adhesive residues?
It is true about adhesive removers that the gentler they are on the substrate, the fewer types of adhesives they can damage. Therefore, if you want to remove the sticker without damaging the substrate, it is advisable to try non-aggressive methods first. When these fail, you can go on a brutal chemical offensive…
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Non-aggressive label removal
A stream of hot air
This is probably the most effective method, but not every surface can withstand it, so caution and testing is in order. Heat the label with a heat gun or hair dryer until it starts to shrink (swell, wrinkle) and continuously test its resistance with your fingernail (about 30 seconds). When it loosens, remove it with anything made of plastic (spatula, knife, credit card). If the substrate is glass, you can use steel (scraper, razor blade, spatula). Use your thumb to roll up the leftover label and glue.
Soda
Mix the solution with a low concentration, otherwise you risk scratching the surface of the product. Apply the mixture to the tag, leave for 5 minutes, then remove the tag with a sponge and warm water.
Lemon
Perfectly corrodes the sticky structure. An alternative is a solution of citric acid and water in a ratio of 1:1. Cut the lemon in two. Wipe the label with one half for a moment and cover the label with the other half for about 5 minutes.
Vinegar (white, table)
Handles all types of pollution. It is also ideal for removing paint residue from tiles, baseboards, etc. Heat the vinegar in the microwave or on the stove without bringing it to a boil. Immerse the object in warm liquid if size permits. If not, soak a cloth in the liquid and drape it over the item. Allow the white vinegar to soak into the label for 15-30 minutes, then begin to peel off one corner of the label, the rest should follow. Use a damp sponge to scrub the residue off the surface.
Warning
Do not use vinegar on marble, stone, aluminum or cast iron. It could damage their surface and the objects would start to rust.
Suds
Any soap - household or toilet, liquid or lumpy. Make a strong solution, moisten a cloth in it and place it on the label for several hours. If the label still resists, cover it with plastic overnight - it should loosen in the morning.
Natural oils
(herbal and essential, tea or eucalyptus extracts)
Some natural oils, such as sunflower oil, olive oil or almond oil, are excellent at releasing the adhesion of labels. For use on non-porous surfaces. Apply the oil to a cloth (preferably a micro cloth) and massage it into the label in a circular motion. After about 10 minutes, slowly and carefully scrape off the label. Do not forget to degrease the surface.
Vegetable oil + baking soda
For use on non-porous surfaces. Baking soda can be replaced with ammonia. Mix equal amounts of oil and baking soda. Apply this paste to the label and remove it after a few minutes. Do not forget to degrease the surface.
Coconut oil + baking soda
It is used if the base of the label is metal. Add water and mix to form a thick paste. Exposure time 30 to 45 minutes.
Technical lubricant WD-40
A very popular aerosol based lubricant. For use on non-porous surfaces. Spray the sticker with this universal lubricant and let it work for a while. Then wet the cloth with warm water and scrub. And again: don't forget to degrease the surface.
Mayonnaise + wine vinegar
Oil and vinegar in mayonnaise are really effective helpers in breaking down the glue. This method can be used to remove a label from a glass, a sticker from a car bumper or a price tag from your new lipstick… However, mayonnaise should not be used on porous materials such as wood, plastic and fabric as it may leave greasy stains on them. Put 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of wine vinegar in a bowl. Mix the ingredients well and apply the resulting paste in a thin layer to the label or adhesive. Leave the mixture on for about 15 minutes. Use anything plastic or a wet cloth to remove. Finally, rinse the glass with soapy water.
Toothpaste
The principle is that toothpaste contains glycerin, which is a good mixing agent that can dissolve the chemical components of various adhesives. Other cosmetic products also contain glycerin and can also be used to remove the tag. When you mix the paste with baking soda (1:1), you add strength to this method. Apply the toothpaste evenly on the surface of the adhesive, let it sit for a while, and then wipe it off with a soft cloth.
Apple vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a great pest control tool, but it's also effective at removing glue (even super glue).
Adhesive (masking) tape
Very effective if the backing of the label is fabric. Tape over the label (press the tape into the label with more pressure) and remove it with a sharp movement. Repeat as many times as needed.
Ice
Crushed ice is best, but ice cubes will also do. Fill a plastic bag with ice and place it on the sticker. The glue thus cools down, hardens and thus largely loses its adhesive properties. So the sticker should come off without any problem.
Chemical removal of labels
Notice
Be careful with chemical removal.
Always test in a hidden place to see if the chosen product does not damage the surface of the product.
The least aggressive are technical alcohol and technical gasoline, which will remove most adhesives without etching the substrate (for example, plastic).
Acetone or, for example, thinner S6006 for synthetic paint materials is a class stronger agent. Here, however, there is a greater risk of damage to the surface of the product, especially with transparent materials, which may lose their transparency after being etched.
The most aggressive of the commonly available solvents is thinner for nitrocellulose coatings – it damages, for example, most plastics. But it is 100% safe when removing labels from glass, porcelain or metal.
The strength of the effect (aggressiveness) of the cleaning agent against the impurity (its substrate, health and environment) is determined by the pH level.
Acid sensitive surfaces:
marble, limestone, sandstone
galvanized sheet
chrome surfaces
cement mixture
rubber
enamel
Base Sensitive Surfaces:
aluminium
limestone
linoleum
cotton and silk carpets
Isopropyl alcohol
Safe for most surfaces. The 70 percent solution breaks down dirt and grease molecules. Apply to the label and let it absorb for 3-5 minutes, then run the label for a while with a cloth soaked in the same cleaner and finally tear it off.
Acetone, technical spirit (alcohol) or technical gasoline
With this method, it is advisable to ventilate intensively and especially not to smoke! Apply to the label and let it act for 3-5 minutes, then run the label for a while with a cloth soaked in the same cleaner and finally tear it off.
Ethanol (alcohol) + ammonia
The solution is also effective in removing old brown circles on the table. Mix three parts alcohol, one part ammonia and one part water. Exposure time 1-2 minutes.
Nail polish remover
If the surface is sensitive to chemicals, use a paint remover that does not contain acetone. Exposure time 5 minutes.
Dimexide
It is sold at the pharmacy.
Exposure time 10 minutes.
Notice
Some cleaning agents, such as bleach, nail polish remover, or ammonia, interact with metallic materials. In high concentrations, they discolor and damage metals, especially stainless steel.
Do not use a scraper or razor on glass with a polymer surface treatment that prevents the penetration of heat and UV radiation. Oxidation and black spots could occur.
Removal of labels according to the type of substrate
Made of glass
Solvents and thinners, oils, Dimexide.
From the car window
Only products based on alcohol or gasoline or hot air are suitable (effective). Removing a decorative sticker from a car glass is never easy. This is due to the fact that special vinyl-based elements are used for this type of surface. It is a thick and durable composition that is sometimes problematic to remove…
Made of fabric and wood
Hot air stream. Label adhesive fluid contains resins soluble in water at elevated temperatures. You can use a clothes iron on medium high heat and gently run it over the label. The combination of heat and pressure will weaken the label's adhesion. Be careful not to damage the fabric.
From the book
Adhesive tape. Stick the tape on the label and gradually tear it off.
Made of metal
Solvents and thinners, coconut oil and baking soda, mayonnaise, vegetable oils, hot air. Apply the agent to the sponge and rub the sticker well. Remove grease with soap and water.
Note
Scrape off (rip off, tear off, remove) a label:
from glass with a steel scraper or razor blade;
from plastic, wood or metal with a plastic spatula or knife, a nail or even an old credit card.
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how to remove labels and adhesive residues
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Very well written!
Excellent!