Comments on: How to Clean The Stuff Left By A Peeled Off Label http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kcubal http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-69436 Kcubal Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:27:18 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-69436 I thought I had wd 40 but didn't , However I did have Silicone spray I tried that and id took it right off clean as a whistle. Thanks for all your comments. I thought I had wd 40 but didn’t , However I did have Silicone spray I tried that and id took it right off clean as a whistle. Thanks for all your comments.

]]> By: Unmoglich (Moglich was already taken) http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-63660 Unmoglich (Moglich was already taken) Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:11:52 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-63660 I read previous posts, and recalled my own experience, including label pulling. The stuff sticks to itself better than anything else, and label pieces you pull off works better than most tape. I complimented my kitchen chem muses. They suggested peanut butter and cold, but whatever, do it with savor fare. I put the plastic vial in the freezer, took out some ice cubes and put two in a cup with some canola oil, water, and two kinds of liquid soap, because I thought the oil would then rinse off easier. I put 1/2 tsp of the mixture on the vial, and not much happened until I scraped with a finger nail, then the back of the table knife I kept from the yard sale. Lo! I had tiny white chips floating in a liquid that left no residue of its own, but I had to rinse it off and spoon on more cold liquid to keep the process going. I would have tried cold peanut butter, but I ate it all up. Moral: There are no self-stick labels worth mentioning for freezer food, and self-adhesive labels truly stick to themselves better than anything else. I read previous posts, and recalled my own experience, including label pulling. The stuff sticks to itself better than anything else, and label pieces you pull off works better than most tape. I complimented my kitchen chem muses. They suggested peanut butter and cold, but whatever, do it with savor fare. I put the plastic vial in the freezer, took out some ice cubes and put two in a cup with some canola oil, water, and two kinds of liquid soap, because I thought the oil would then rinse off easier. I put 1/2 tsp of the mixture on the vial, and not much happened until I scraped with a finger nail, then the back of the table knife I kept from the yard sale. Lo! I had tiny white chips floating in a liquid that left no residue of its own, but I had to rinse it off and spoon on more cold liquid to keep the process going. I would have tried cold peanut butter, but I ate it all up. Moral: There are no self-stick labels worth mentioning for freezer food, and self-adhesive labels truly stick to themselves better than anything else.

]]> By: Allie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-25965 Allie Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:51:55 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-25965 Fingernail polish remover also works. It leaves plastic a little cloudy though. Fingernail polish remover also works. It leaves plastic a little cloudy though.

]]> By: Angie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-16767 Angie Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:29:00 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-16767 Thanks Warkock! The WD40 worked great! Thanks Warkock! The WD40 worked great!

]]> By: Pat http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-13933 Pat Tue, 12 May 2009 19:22:36 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-13933 I want to thank you, I left the glasses for the last 2 months because I didn't know how to get the glue off. The WD-40 worked great. Thank you ever so much!! I want to thank you, I left the glasses for the last 2 months because I didn’t know how to get the glue off. The WD-40 worked great. Thank you ever so much!!

]]> By: Annette http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-13416 Annette Sun, 03 May 2009 00:58:40 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-13416 You are right Anne that WD-40 is the right thing to use. I used a cotton ball and it came right off with no effort. Thanks! You are right Anne that WD-40 is the
right thing to use. I used a cotton ball and it came right off with no effort. Thanks!

]]> By: Mary http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-10161 Mary Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:08:49 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-10161 We make wine and re-use bottles from other places, so we don't want their labels. I soak the bottles in soapy water for half an hour. Some of the labels just fall off on their own. The ones that really stick come off pretty easily with a plastic scraper. It seems to be strong enough to take off the residue, but it bends easily to take off a large portion of the label too. We make wine and re-use bottles from other places, so we don’t want their labels. I soak the bottles in soapy water for half an hour. Some of the labels just fall off on their own. The ones that really stick come off pretty easily with a plastic scraper. It seems to be strong enough to take off the residue, but it bends easily to take off a large portion of the label too.

]]> By: Anne http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-9886 Anne Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:48:12 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-9886 I find that WD-40 does the trick. Apply on kitchen paper then wash off with a soapy cloth. I find that WD-40 does the trick. Apply on kitchen paper then wash off with a soapy cloth.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-6334 Sarah Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:04:35 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-6334 Not to promote harsh chemicals or anything, but Goo Gone is the best thing I've ever seen for getting off stuck on labels. I think it's made with citrus oil or something. Not to promote harsh chemicals or anything, but Goo Gone is the best thing I’ve ever seen for getting off stuck on labels. I think it’s made with citrus oil or something.

]]> By: Stacy http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-3643 Stacy Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:44:40 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-3643 If this is residue from a price tag or self-adhesive label, simply putting a piece of tape over the spot and pulling it back off works really well. Duct tape is the best, but scotch tape works, too. If this is residue from a price tag or self-adhesive label, simply putting a piece of tape over the spot and pulling it back off works really well. Duct tape is the best, but scotch tape works, too.

]]> By: Catherine http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-2952 Catherine Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:10:59 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-2952 I don't agree with using harsh chemicals either but in a pinch, acetone will work too. I don’t agree with using harsh chemicals either but in a pinch, acetone will work too.

]]> By: Felix http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-2777 Felix Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:37:06 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-2777 An eraser works great. Simply use an eraser to 'erase' the residue adhesives. The eraser shavings will absorb all of the adhesives, and all you have to do is rinse it with water. An eraser works great. Simply use an eraser to ‘erase’ the residue adhesives. The eraser shavings will absorb all of the adhesives, and all you have to do is rinse it with water.

]]> By: Heather http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-1644 Heather Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:52:18 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-1644 Although this method doesn't work for everything, for some stickers on glass, ceramic, and even wood, I found that just letting it soak for about five minutes in very cold water, or cold water with a little mild dish detergent will loosen the glue (hot water seems to bind the glue and make it more sticky). I then take a textured cloth or a dish washing brush and gently scrub it off. No residue left over, and no chemicals! Although this method doesn’t work for everything, for some stickers on glass, ceramic, and even wood, I found that just letting it soak for about five minutes in very cold water, or cold water with a little mild dish detergent will loosen the glue (hot water seems to bind the glue and make it more sticky). I then take a textured cloth or a dish washing brush and gently scrub it off. No residue left over, and no chemicals!

]]> By: Moofoo http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-1558 Moofoo Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:59:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-1558 Zippo fluid. It’s just as effective as Goo Gone for removing adhesives. Put a little on a cotton ball or paper towel, and rub. The Zippo fluid evaporates off after the adhesive’s gone. No need to clean it afterward. Plus, lighter fluid is also pretty good for cleaning CD’s. If a CD skips, but doesn’t have any really deep gouges, pour a little Zippo fluid directly onto the play surface of the disc. Tilt it around so the lighter fluid covers the entire surface, and wait for it to evaporate. I’ve also used Goo Gone (NOT the gel kind!) to do the same thing, even with discs that looked so scratched they were practically unplayable. Zippo fluid. It’s just as effective as Goo Gone for removing adhesives. Put a little on a cotton ball or paper towel, and rub. The Zippo fluid evaporates off after the adhesive’s gone. No need to clean it afterward. Plus, lighter fluid is also pretty good for cleaning CD’s. If a CD skips, but doesn’t have any really deep gouges, pour a little Zippo fluid directly onto the play surface of the disc. Tilt it around so the lighter fluid covers the entire surface, and wait for it to evaporate. I’ve also used Goo Gone (NOT the gel kind!) to do the same thing, even with discs that looked so scratched they were practically unplayable.

]]> By: Regina http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-1551 Regina Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:10:48 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-1551 Coca Cola and fine steel wool, or very very fine wet sandpaper, the kind they buff cars to get the oxidation off. Works for me. Coca Cola and fine steel wool, or very very fine wet sandpaper, the kind they buff cars to get the oxidation off.
Works for me.

]]> By: Warlock http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-1159 Warlock Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:28:36 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-1159 Tried and tested. WD-40 Tried and tested.
WD-40

]]> By: dcneby http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-996 dcneby Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:05:35 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-996 Sometimes oil needs to soak for long periods to break down adhesives, and you need a scrubbing agent. Some surfaces (especially plastics) can be scratched by cleansers, brushes or scrubbing pads. Isopropyl alcohol will quickly soften or remove many label adhesives, but can damage some surfaces. PEANUT BUTTER to the rescue. It contains oil that breaks down most adhesives and is a gentle abrasive that rarely scratches anything when rubbed against it but provides the extra bite into label adhesives. Chunky bites even harder. Wash out with soap. Sometimes oil needs to soak for long periods to break down adhesives, and you need a scrubbing agent. Some surfaces (especially plastics) can be scratched by cleansers, brushes or scrubbing pads.

Isopropyl alcohol will quickly soften or remove many label adhesives, but can damage some surfaces.

PEANUT BUTTER to the rescue. It contains oil that breaks down most adhesives and is a gentle abrasive that rarely scratches anything when rubbed against it but provides the extra bite into label adhesives. Chunky bites even harder. Wash out with soap.

]]> By: Elyse http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-678 Elyse Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:58:40 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-the-stuff-left-by-a-peeled-off-label/#comment-678 Instead of potentially harmless chemicals, I use vegetable/canola oil to clean the residue left when you peel the label off a jar or bottle, or when trying to soak a label off. Just put a little bit of oil (doesn't have to be soaking wet) on a cotton ball, and rub the excess glue off the plastic bottle/jar, or container. Then wash with a little bit of soap to get rid of the oil. Don't use on anything that the oil might stain, or that you couldn't wash with water. Instead of potentially harmless chemicals, I use vegetable/canola oil to clean the residue left when you peel the label off a jar or bottle, or when trying to soak a label off. Just put a little bit of oil (doesn’t have to be soaking wet) on a cotton ball, and rub the excess glue off the plastic bottle/jar, or container. Then wash with a little bit of soap to get rid of the oil. Don’t use on anything that the oil might stain, or that you couldn’t wash with water.

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