How To Remove Sticker Residue From Laptop?
If you are a pop-culture enthusiast and like your laptop to wear symbols of what you relate to, your gadget may have one or more stickers on it. It is common for people of all ages to put stickers related to their favourite superheroes, movies, cartoons, and badges on their laptops. While this adds to the appeal of your laptop, sticker residues may create a nuisance once you peel the stickers off the gadget.
You may have faced the issue of a part of your sticker being stuck on the surface while other parts come off successfully. Even if the entire sticker peels off well, it leaves behind a sticky residue that is often difficult to deal with. Laptops are often expensive and electronic gadgets need to be handled well. You cannot deal with sticker residue on a laptop the way you would deal with it on glass or wooden articles. While people prefer removing stickers from glasses by washing them with warm soapy water, the same technique can never be used on a laptop.
Here are some common ways in which you can remove sticker residue from your laptop:
Removing Sticker Residue With Mild Abrasives
If the residue is not too old and notorious, you can use mild abrasives like magic erasers, baking soda paste, and toothpaste to remove it from your laptop. All you need to do is apply a little bit of these abrasives and wear the residue off using a slightly moist microfiber cloth.
However, make sure you are extremely cautious while applying these abrasives as rubbing them on the surface of your laptop may end up damaging its underlying layers. Use limited quantities and do not rub the surface too hard while wearing the residue off.
Removing Sticker Residue With Oil-based Substances
You can also remove sticker residue from your laptop with the help of oil-based substances like petroleum jelly, lotion, olive oil, mineral oil, and more. These substances are capable of moisturizing the stock and loosening the residue, making it easier for you to get it off your laptop.
Add the chosen oil-based substance to a clean rag and apply it gently to the sticker residue on your laptop. Allow the residue to soap up the substance for a couple of minutes and scrape it gently using a plastic card.
When you use oil-based substances, make sure you clean the affected area with a clean and slightly moist cloth to remove the remnants of the chosen substance. Prolonged exposure of your laptop to these substances may end up damaging its surface.
Removing Sticker Residue With WD-40
If you are not willing to take any risk regarding the safety of your laptop and get rid of the nasty sticker residue within minutes, you can do so with the help of WD-40. A can of WD-40 helps you remove stickers and their residue without the need for any other element. A simple spray on the affected surface gets the work done for you in a safe and effective manner.
Here are the simple steps you need to follow to remove sticker residue from your laptop using WD-40:
Things you will need
Mild abrasives
Oil-based substances
A clean cloth
A plastic card
Step 1
Get A Can Of WD-40 Multi Use Produc
First of all, you will need a can of WD-40 Multi Use Product. As the name suggests, a single product can be used for solving a myriad of problems in and around your house, right from lubricating door hinges to removing rust from metallic articles. You can get the can from a hardware store near you or order it online from a marketplace of your choice.
Step 2
Spray WD-40 On The Affected Area
Gently spray WD-40 Multi Use Product on the area affected with the sticker residue. Make sure that the entire area is covered with the liquid. Also, beware of spraying a lot of liquid on the surface as it may end up harming your laptop.
Step 3
Wait For 5 to 7 Minutes
Do not start cleaning the surface immediately after spraying the liquid. Wait for 5 to 7 minutes and let WD-40 work its magic on the residue. During this
time, the liquid would loosen up the particles and reduce their hold on the surface of your laptop.
Step 4
Scrape The Residue With A Card Or A Clean Cloth
Now that you have waited for a few minutes, the residue is ready to be removed. Based on the intensity and amount of residue to be cleaned, you can use a plastic card or a slightly moist clean cloth to remove it from your laptop. Make sure you follow a gently approach to clean the surface of your laptop as you are dealing with a sensitive electronic gadget. If you are not able to get all the sticker residue out in the first go, you can repeat the process and spray the liquid again until you get the desired results. However, it is advisable to reduce the quantity of liquid sprayed with every attempt to keep your laptop safe.
Apart from removing sticker residue from your laptop, the WD-40 Multi Use Product can be used for removing similar stains from windows, tables, glasses, and any other surface that may get affected by notorious sticker residue. Repeating the same process as mentioned above will provide you with crystal clear surfaces in no time.
Final Word
These were some of the most common ways in which you can remove sticker residue from your laptop. Using household items like abrasives and oil-based substances often takes a lot of attempts until you get the results you are looking for. On the other hand, a couple of WD-40 sprays get the work done with greater speed and efficiency. All you need is a can of WD-40 and a clean cloth to deal with stickers and their residue on your laptop. As long as you are careful with the amount of liquid you spray and the manner in which you scrape the residue, you can rest assured that WD-40 would not harm your prized possession!
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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