How to remove labels or sticky residue

The adhesive used by label manufacturers can be extremely difficult to remove. Here is a demonstration of a product that is widely available for removing labels and sticky residue by http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/

I have used this label remover to use glue residue, which would not be removed by using WD40 or Methylated spirits.

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[MyMrBlackBerry]

goo gone is better

[ultimatehandyman]

@MyMrBlackBerry

Never heard of it, but I'll look out for it and try it next time ;-)

[pikachhu]

That was worthless. Use soapy water for that or paint thinner

[ultimatehandyman]

@pikachhu

Don't talk rubbish.

I have come across label adhesive that will not come off using methylated spirits, never mind soapy water. Pain thinner will probably damage most surfaces- hence they make Label remover which many people are not aware of!

Your comment is worthless ;-)

[PUSSY100ish]

Well done

[MrBarrytommy]

Did'nt seem that effective , but I may try it, but for me soaking it with water ,steaming - for the sticky stuff under the paper -wd40 ,turps, thinners -stanley blade and what worked quickly was petrol -very smelly :-)

[ultimatehandyman]

@pyromaneak47

I'm afraid it does not work as well. One of the machines nip rollers where I work used to get regularly covered in sticky adhesive and we tried cleaning it with WD 40 and methylated spirits, neither of which worked.

When you get a really sticky label this stuff makes your job much easier!

[ultimatehandyman]

@SnareMasta2011

It should be, but you should so a test on a small inconspicuous area first.

[MrPoonmoon]

On glass, you need nothing other than heat and a razor or stanley blade. Adhesive remover is really useful for porous or bumpy surfaces. This chap was just using the oven label as an example; there is no way hot soapy water would remove this type of glue from anything other surface than glass.

[ultimatehandyman]

@skjoyner

I tried WD40 on some labels and it did not work, I have also tried meths but that was not good either. I guess it depends on the formulation of the glue that is used in the first place.