When choosing an adhesive remover, consider the type of material.
Automobile
In order not to scratch the paint, do not use scrapers, aggressive chemicals and abrasives. To get rid of glue stains, use a special car wash or soap solution: apply the product to a soft sponge and carefully wipe the sticker mark. Refined gasoline effectively fights glue: soak a microfiber cloth in it and treat the stain.
Tableware
The easiest way to remove traces of glue from new dishes is to treat with lemon. Wipe the stain with a lemon wedge and then with a damp sponge. To remove old dirt, use for nail polish remover. Soak a rag in the solution, clean the area from the sticker, and then rinse the dishes under hot water with dishwashing detergent.
Banks
This method was advised by employees of the cleaning company LiveCleanToday, which provides last minute cleaning services in Spokane, Washington. To remove label marks from a glass jar, fill it with hot water and let it sit for 30 minutes. When the glue softens, wipe it with a soft sponge. To prevent the jars from bursting, do not allow sudden changes in temperature.
Another way to get rid of glue: mix baking soda with room temperature water in a 1:2 ratio. Soak a sponge with the solution and remove the dirt.
Fridge
Apply vegetable oil to the stain, leave for 20 minutes and wipe with a damp cloth. You can use kerosene, acetone or alcohol: soak a rag in the liquid and treat the surface.
Old stains can be removed with a hair dryer. Heat them up with hot air and gently scrape them off with a plastic card.
A laptop
Moisten a microfiber cloth with water and wipe the surface of the laptop: the adhesive residue will get wet and easily removed. If the glue mark is old, then use ethyl alcohol (70%): moisten a cloth, apply to the stain and leave for 10 minutes. Then wipe with a damp cloth.
Mirrors
How to remove the adhesive from the label on the mirror without scratching it? Tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil will do. Soak a soft cloth in the oil, wipe the stain, and let it sit for 3-5 minutes. Then wipe well with a damp cloth, and then with a dry one.
You can also remove a trace of glue with the help of table vinegar. Dampen a rag with vinegar essence and wipe the stain. Clean the softened adhesive with a cloth or the hard side of a sponge and wipe dry.
Plastic
Dampen a cotton pad with vodka, rubbing alcohol or cologne and wipe the stain. A soap solution will also help to gently soften the adhesive layer without damaging the plastic: pour liquid soap on a damp sponge and treat the contamination.
Book
Removing sticker marks on a book is easy with scotch tape. If you need a more serious product, try using a solvent: white spirit or nail polish remover without acetone - the method is suitable for a glossy cover.
Metal
You can remove the label with vegetable oil, gasoline or soapy water. Choose a product, dampen a cloth and wipe the stain. If the dirt has dried up, you can soften it with a hair dryer and scrape off the stain with a sponge.
Cloth
To clean the stain from the marking, it is enough to wash the item in the washing machine. If after washing there are traces, then
You can use nail polish remover without acetone. Saturate the sticker with the composition and carefully remove. In order not to spoil the item, test the effect of the liquid on an inconspicuous area of \u200b\u200bthe clothing. Soap solution, alcohol or table vinegar fights well with traces of glue on clothes.
Furniture
To remove the sticker from polished furniture, use vegetable oil. Apply oil to the sticker, leave for 10 minutes and remove it with a plastic card or a knife. Wipe off residue with a dry cloth.
Use alcohol, benzene, acetone or other solvents to remove the decal from painted or unfinished wood furniture. Soak the sticker with one of the liquids, let it sit for 2-3 minutes, and then remove it with a spatula or the back of a knife. The tree tolerates the treatment with aggressive agents, but some agents, such as oil, may leave marks on the untreated surface.
You can remove the sticker from plastic furniture with a hair dryer. Do not use alcohol and harsh chemicals: they will damage the top layer of plastic.
Chipboard furniture is easy to clean with nail polish remover: soak a rag in it and wipe the adhesive residue.
What Not to Do
When cleaning various surfaces from glue, it is impossible:
- use abrasives and hard brushes to clean the glass surface, heat up the remaining glue with a hairdryer - hot air may cause dark spots on the mirror;
- remove dirt with metal objects - they scratch the surface;
- use a melamine sponge to clean dishes - melamine contains toxic substances.
Do not use aggressive chemicals and strong solvents, so as not to spoil the surface and not harm your own health. It is better to use safer methods.
Conclusion
Label marks are easy to remove with home and professional products. Choose a cleaning method depending on the type of surface. If you use gasoline, alcohol, acetone or other means, then remember about safety: wear rubber gloves when working and ventilate the room well.
