Removing stickers & labels

Many products are brought home with difficult to remove labels. This article looks at many different ways to remove them, without causing damage.

It should be noted that before applying some of the products listed in the article below, you should test it first in an inconspicuous place first. Also be aware that some label removing solutions involve the use of flammable materials. Caution must be used around these.

Most hardware stores sell products that can be used to remove stickers & labels. But you can try the methods below first.

Glass:

• Soak glass in warm, soapy water for a few hours, the label should easily peel off. Acetone can be used to remove any glue residue on the glass.
• Use a hairdryer to melt the glue on the sticker, making it easy to remove. If there is any glue residue left, use acetone.
• Hair conditioner liberally applied to the label & left for 1-2 hours to soak in. Then scrape the label off with a razor blade.
• WD-40 can also be sprayed on the label & left for 30 minutes. Scrape off.
• Apply a liberal amount of peanut butter to the label, leave for 12 hours & then remove. The sticker should come away easily.

Many of these methods will leave a greasy residue, this can be washed off.

Plastic:

• Apply a liberal amount of cooking oil to the label, leave on for 24 hours & then remove the label.
• Spray WD-40 onto the label, leave for 30 minutes, peel off.
• Use a hairdryer on a medium setting, being careful not to get too close to the plastic or the heat may warp it out of shape. The heat should be sufficient to melt the glue on the sticker.

When using chemicals, always do so in a well ventilated area.

Also see:

Cleaning A Burnt Pan,  Cleaning a Microwave, Cleaning Granite, Cleaning Grout, Cleaning Urine From Mattress, Disinfecting Kitchen Sponges, How to Remove Mould and Mildew from Clothes,  Removing Labels and Stickers, Window Condensation