Adhesive removal question - Democratic Underground

GoddessOfGuinness

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Mon May-03-04 02:04 PM
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Adhesive removal question

I bought a new plastic sports cup for my son that had a price sticker attached to the lid. Unfortunately, the label got wet before I had a chance to remove it, so the adhesive that was on the back of the label remains stuck to the lid of the cup. Regular dish soap has proven ineffective.

Any brilliant ideas, DUers?

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nothingshocksmeanymore

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Mon May-03-04 02:04 PM
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1. Ice

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GoddessOfGuinness

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Mon May-03-04 02:25 PM
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16. Believe it or not

I have no ice...
Would freezing the lid make it easier to remove the adhesive?

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nothingshocksmeanymore

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Mon May-03-04 02:31 PM
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19. I don't know, it might

Nail polish remover will also work but it will damage the plastic..I've used it on glass before. You might also try hand cream or something like that that will grease it off.

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SW FL Dem

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Mon May-03-04 02:04 PM
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2. nail polish remover n/t

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AlinPA

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Mon May-03-04 02:05 PM
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3. WD-40. We use it to remove all kinds of label glue. n/t

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Skittles

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Mon May-03-04 02:06 PM
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4. rubbing alcohol usually does the trick

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Jokerman

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Mon May-03-04 02:06 PM
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5. Goo-Gone

It's a citrus based cleaner that will remove most adhesives.

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sangh0

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Mon May-03-04 02:17 PM
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11. I 2nd the suggestion

Goo-gone has never let me down.

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sus

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Mon May-03-04 02:18 PM
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12. I 3rd it.

goo-gone has changed my life.

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Mon May-03-04 02:19 PM
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13. I second the Goo-Gone recommendation. It's great stuff.

I hate stores that use such obnoxious adhesives on dishes, toys and books that you obviously do not want sticky goo on. I don't know if they're paranoid about customers switching stickers, or if they're too cheap to get the good kind.

Plug for Barnes & Noble - they use good stickers!

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Loonman

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Mon May-03-04 02:07 PM
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6. White Board cleaner

Works on everything.

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flamingyouth

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Mon May-03-04 02:09 PM
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7. We use lamp oil at our store

The best kind for us is the type they sell for decorative oil lamps.

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eyesroll

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Mon May-03-04 02:09 PM
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8. Mineral oil can sometimes do the trick

Otherwise, there's the old scrape-it-off-with-a-fingernail bit, that sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.

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Drifter

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Mon May-03-04 02:12 PM
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9. Jack Daniels ....

Drink a bottle ... I doubt you will care much about sticker adhesive after that.

Cheers
Drifter

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GoddessOfGuinness

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Mon May-03-04 02:22 PM
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14. LOL

Works fer me! :beer:

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TexasProgresive

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Mon May-03-04 02:16 PM
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10. stop before using harsh solvents

WD- 40 is not bad but could impart an offtaste. If you have all of the paper or plastic of the tag removed place a piece of cooking oil saturated paper towel over the spot and watch a little TV or read. Then try to rub the goo off with your thumb. If it softened but is still difficult try another application of oil. I've used this on all kinds of tags and even on the slick cover of trade paper books without harming the art work.BTW Acetone (nail polish remover) can etch the plastic>

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GoddessOfGuinness

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Mon May-03-04 02:24 PM
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15. Thanks!

I'm trying this now... :D

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GoddessOfGuinness

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Mon May-03-04 03:40 PM
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22. Amazing!

I didn't even have to scrub! It just washed away with a little soap.
Thanks for the tip!
:toast:

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TexasProgresive

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Mon May-03-04 09:42 PM
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23. Streaker and Redqueen tips are good too

Peanut butter and mayonaise both have oil in them and they will stay on better then the oil.

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streakr

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Mon May-03-04 02:26 PM
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17. Use peanut butter

Edited on Mon May-03-04 02:27 PM by streakr

yeah, and it's food grade too! Rub the adhesive with PB, let it sit for 20 minutes and then rub off with paper towels.

streakr

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GoddessOfGuinness

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Mon May-03-04 10:29 PM
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25. Welcome to DU!

And thanks for the tip! :hi:

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redqueen

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Mon May-03-04 02:28 PM
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18. Mayonnaise

My mom says to use Mayo. I've used it and it works OK.

I had to get gum out of my daughers hair recently and peanut butter did the trick, so maybe that's worth a shot, too.

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GoddessOfGuinness

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Mon May-03-04 10:26 PM
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24. I'm going to remember that...

Especially if my kid gets gum in his hair!

Thanks! :hi:

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petersjo

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Mon May-03-04 02:39 PM
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20. Avon Skin-So-Soft

It works like a charm and doesn't damage plastic as alcohol or fingernail polish remover might.

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davsand

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Mon May-03-04 02:39 PM
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21. Peanut butter does work, so do most other oils.

You can also use makeup remover too... Those pre-moistened makeup remover pads work great on the fake tattoos that kids like as well as on bandaid residue... I've also used baby oil as well.

Laura

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