How To Remove Sticker Residue?
In most cases, when you buy a new article, there are issues with the sticker not getting peeled off effectively. While some stickers are too notorious to come off, the others leave a residue behind. This often ends up spoiling the overall look and appeal of the concerned article. Whether you have got yourself new glassware, a new window, or a fancy glass jar, sticker residues can really spoil the look of the new object.
When removing the residue gets difficult and keeping it on is not an option, you need to devise ways of removing it effectively. Getting rid of the residue makes the concerned article look wholesome and attractive. However, people often struggle to find the right way to remove sticker residue.
Using soap and water is one of the most common ways of removing the sticker residue from an article. If the sticker is not too nasty, rubbing some soap on the surface and washing it off with hot water may help you remove the unwanted residue. However, this is not 100% effective as you may not be able to get rid of the sticky glue residue left behind on the surface. This makes handling the object difficult. Some glue residue stains are visible and prevent objects from looking completely clean.
Another common way of dealing with sticker residue is rubbing nail polish or alcohol on the surface. You can soak a paper towel in some alcohol/nail polish and rub the affected areas with the same to remove the sticker residue. However, this is again not the most effective way of getting rid of the residue as it often requires you to repeat the same process multiple times before you get satisfactory results.
If you want to remove sticker residue with minimum time and effort, you simply need to get a can of WD-40 Multi Use Product. WD-40 helps you remove even the most rigid sticker residues, providing you with a crystal-clear object.
Here are the simple steps you can follow to remove sticker residue using WD-40:
Things you will need
A sponge or a piece of cotton cloth
Warm soapy water
Step 1
Get A Can Of WD-40 Multi Use Product
WD-40 makes sure that it doesn’t take more than a few minutes for you to remove the irritating sticker residue from your beloved article. You can grab a can of WD-40 online or visit a hardware store near you. To fix issues like these without any delay, it is advisable to keep a can ready at your home at all times.
Step 2
Spray WD-40 On The Surface
Now that you have the can of WD-40 at your disposal, all you need to do is spray it on the sticker residue. The liquid would penetrate through the residue particles and loosen them, making it easy for you to wipe them out. You can use the liquid on a range of different surfaces, including glass, metal, plastic, and more. While it is important not to go overboard while spraying the liquid, make sure that the entire affected section is covered.
Step 3
Let It Rest For A Few Minutes
Do not hurry in wiping off the residue as soon as you spray the liquid. Allow the liquid to settle for a few minutes and WD-40 to wound up its charm! Ideally, you need not wait for more than 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 4
Wipe It Off!
Finally, you can grab yourself a sponge or a piece of cotton cloth to wipe the residue off the surface. As you are scrubbing it off, you would notice how easily the residue and leftover sticker would come off without the need for multiple attempts.
After you have removed all the sticker residue from the surface, you can wash off excess liquid using warm soapy water. This is an ideal finishing touch to your masterpiece! As you give a final wash to your article, it would seem as if the sticker wasn’t there in the first place!
Final Word
These were the simple steps you can follow for removing sticker residue from various surfaces using WD-40. As the name suggests, the Multi Use Product can be used for dealing with a range of other household issues, right from lubricating door hinges to cleaning your fridge inside out.
Disclaimer
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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