When we paste labels, we need to use a variety of adhesives to make the labels stick firmly to the surface of the item. But when removing the labels, these glue residues can cause us a lot of headaches. Because these residues can catch dust or hide things, making the surface of the item dirty. The most straightforward way we can think of to remove residue is to use our own fingers. This method is of course also very effective when the glue viscosity is not so strong. We can rub repeatedly on the residue to form a small ball that can be removed. Ka taea hoki e tatou te mirimiri i tetahi wai iti ki o tatou maihao me te mirimiri tonu, kia ngawari ai te haehae.
Heoi ano, e kore he pera whai hua tenei tikanga ina tae tatou ki te kāpia kaha. Whai muri, i roto i tenei tuhinga, I will share a few simple and practical methods in life to help you easily remove self-adhesive stains.
1. Te wera
Ka taea e tatou te whakamahi tika i te mama, i te whakamaroke makawe ranei hei whakamahana i te tapanga whakapiri-whaiaro hei whakakore i te kapia. I te wa e pa ana te tapanga ki te wera, he ngawari ki te tihorea katoa.
2. Wai
Mena karekau he mama, ka taea e tatou te ruku i te mea kua tapaina ki te wai mahana mo etahi wa, ka hoatu he hopi riu, he wai hopi ranei. Waiwai mo te tata 30 meneti ka tatari kia tino ngohengohe te tapanga whakapiri-whaiaro, katahi ka muru ki o ringaringa, a ka ngawari te taka o te toenga piri.
3. Waipiro
Ka taea e tatou te whakamahi waipiro rongoa (waipiro isopropyl) waipiro inu auau ranei (penei i te vodka).
Tuatahi, use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol and apply it evenly on the self-adhesive label; then let it stand for 3 minutes to let the alcohol completely penetrate into the label; finally, use tweezers to slowly tear off the label from one corner. Or use your fingers or a plastic scraper to remove any residual adhesive soaked in alcohol.
Note: Avoid sweetened or flavored alcohol, as the sugar will make it more sticky.
4. Edible oil
Most cooking oils will also help remove gum stains, but olive or vegetable oil is better. We can try some oil on a small area now to see if it leaves a stain. If there is no trace, we can pour a little oil on a paper towel or a clean rag. Cover the area with a paper towel or rag and let it sit for a few minutes. Then remove the paper towel and use your fingers or a plastic scraper to scrape off the remaining adhesive.
5. White vinegar
If there is white vinegar at home, we can soak the paper towel in white vinegar, then cover it on the label for about 20 minutes, and then wipe it repeatedly to remove the remaining glue stains. Heoi ano, it should be noted that vinegar is more suitable for residual glue on glass or ceramic surfaces. Vinegar cannot be used on metal or marble surfaces, otherwise, it will damage the product.
Ko te tikanga, in addition to the methods mentioned above, we can also use some cleaning agents to remove glue stains, such as: deodorant, perfume, nail polish remover, lighter fuel and so on. But be aware that the more ingredients a product contains, the more likely it is to leave marks on absorbent surfaces such as fibres, plastics and wood. Regarding the tools for removing glue stains, in addition to our hands, we can also use plastic tableware, used credit or bank cards or special plastic paint scrapers.
After mastering the above several methods, you no longer have to worry about the impact of label residues.
