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9 Ways to Remove Glue Residue

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Ashwin Couch
9 Ways to Remove Glue Residue

Stickers are very useful and can be used to label and explain the ingredients and usage of the product. Have you ever thought that every time you tear off the sticker, no matter how careful you are, you will still leave a large piece of sticky glue. Let me share with you 9 kinds of magic weapons for removing glue, to ensure that you will no longer be troubled.

 

Method 1: No Residue Tape

No solvent is required, and there will be no residue after tearing off, so no glue removal is required and the surface will not be damaged

 

Pros: 100% no glue residue.

Cons: Most of them are used in the process, and the unit price is high.



 

Method 2: Ethanol

Ethanol, commonly known as alcohol, is a commonly used fuel, solvent and disinfectant. The common commercially available concentration is 75%, but it should be noted that 75% of the disinfection and sterilization power is the best. 95% alcohol, mainly used as a solvent.

 

Pros: It can wipe oily and dirty surfaces, and it can also be used if it is accidentally touched by paint, and it is not easy to damage the solid surface (except lint cotton).

Cons: choking nose, fast volatility, high alcohol concentration can also easily stimulate the skin to absorb epidermal moisture. Some adhesives cannot be removed smoothly.

  

 

Method 3: 3M Post-it Notes

Are you surprised that 3M post-it notes can also remove glue residue? Because 3M has invented a very special glue that does not damage the surface of the paper, this good tool is only suitable for paper! Because the solvent cannot be applied to the paper, it will damage or discolor the text or pattern on the surface of the paper.

 

Pros: It does not hurt the surface of the paper, and the small residual glue can be removed after sticking several times.

Cons: If it is stained with hot melt adhesive or other strong adhesives, the effect is not strong.

 


Method 4: Eraser

It is a very old glue removal tool. With the progress of the times, there are now sticky-type erasers, so that the powder after wiping is not easy to stick to the surface of the object. In addition, there is also a "soft eraser" used for sketching and painting.

 

Pros: It can not only wipe off glue residue but also wipe off dust and dirt.

Cons: For a large piece of residual glue, it will cause pain in the hand, and it has to be wiped repeatedly and then wiped with water once so that there will be no powder residue. Not suitable for plastic, shiny objects easily leave scratches.

 

 

Method 5: Nail Polish Remover

The main ingredient is acetone, which contains a strong degreasing solvent. So, girls who love beauty quickly throw away the remover and let the nail polish fall off naturally!

Pros: Dissolve glue residue quickly and cheap.

Cons: Toxic, easy to absorb moisture from hands, dry and cracked fingertips, and smell pungent. Used on baking paint, it is easy to peel off paint and lose its luster. When used on plastic, it will become stickier after rubbing.

 

 

Method 6: Hair Dryer

It is also a very old glue removal tool, and it is invincible with a scraper.

Pros: You can tear/scratch the whole sticker with great fun.

Cons: It is easy to burn your hands, you need to find the power plug, which is very time-consuming. With the scraper, be careful not to scratch the pasted surface.

 

 

Method 7: Label Remover

This is a very popular item in stationery stores. Label removers are divided into blue cans and green cans. Blue cans are mainly used on glass, ceramics, and metals, and are prone to corrosion when used on other surfaces, so green cans can be used on plastic and acrylic.


Pros: Inexpensive, better to use with kitchen paper towels.

Cons: There is a protective film on the surface of the sticker that needs to be removed before use. It will be more difficult to use on a large piece of residual glue, and the smell is a bit pungent. The green tank has weak glue removal ability.

 

 

Method 8: Glue Remover

There are many large cans of various glue removers on the market, most of which are made from lemon extract, which is less harmful to the hands than ordinary glue removers.


Pros: The effect of removing glue is remarkable, not only can be used in stickers, some products can even be used in super glue, silicone, asphalt, and chewing gum.

Cons: The unit price is high, and it is a little wasteful to use in small places.

 

 

Method 9: Toluene

Generally used as an organic solvent, it can also be made into the synthetic resin. It is very easy to use but it is easy to hurt the hand, and it also has inhalation damage to the human body.


Pros: Removes stubborn thick glue residue and floor glue residue.

Cons: Toxic, wear thick gloves and masks, and pay attention to the indoor air ventilation. It is easy to fall off and lose gloss when used in baking paint.

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