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  How
To Remove sticky labels or sticky residue from stickers
Many people are frustrated by the unsightly mess left
behind when you remove self adhesive labels. To remove
this sticky residue try these tips from Mercian Labels:
- The easiest way to remove a label initially is to
warm up the label with a warm air hair dryer (to lower
the viscosity of the adhesive) and peel it off slowly,
taking your time. In most cases, the label will remove
completely intact with no residue.
- Alternatively, soak the label in warm water for
10 minutes, as most labels use water based acrylic
adhesives, and heat and water can help the removal
process. Label adhesive can often then be rubbed off
with your fingers similar by rolling it into balls.
- If you wish to try using chemicals (particularly
with paper labels), soaking the label with solvents
such as such as vinegar, cigarette lighter fluid,
white spirit or WD40 can help the removal process
as it may soften the adhesive and enable the label
to be peeled off cleanly. Whatever method you use,
test beforehand on an unseen section of the surface
to make sure that the solvent will not damage the
surface.
- If there is a residue left, try rubbing the residue
with a little isopropyl alcohol (or methylated spirits
if you dont have any IPA) on a cloth to dissolve the
adhesive. Again, test a small unseen area beforehand.
- Finally, as a last resort, a stronger organic solvent
such as acetone (similar to nail varnish remover)
could be used, but will probably mark many plastic
or coated surfaces permanently . Commercial citrus
based removal products do exist, such as "Goo
gone" but these are often not found around the
house.
Paper labels are often more difficult to remove than
plastic labels, as they tear much easier when being
peeled away from the application surface, However, paper
labels do absorb solvents easier than plastic labels
as they are much more porus.
If you have any experiences with removing stickers
that you wish to share with use, please email them to
adrian.steele@mercianlabels.com
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