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You can wipe off the adhesive from the sticker from the glass using improvised or special tools, spending a minimum of time. If you follow simple guidelines, then the glass itself will remain completely clean and undamaged.
Methods to remove stickers from glass surfaces
Glassware, car, window or mirror glass only look attractive when it is absolutely clean and transparent. Unfortunately, manufacturers often attach a variety of labels to the glass indicating the brand or price. And it is not easy to remove such a sticker, and it is even more difficult to wipe off the dried glue residues without damaging the glass.
There are proven methods to wipe both the sticker and the adhesive with a minimum of effort. They can be divided into 2 categories:
- home - stickers and adhered glue can be removed well with the products found in every kitchen and closet;
- specialized - on the market you can find chemistry designed specifically to wipe glass from stickers and glue.
Which of the methods to choose depends on the financial capabilities, the amount of time and the complexity of the pollution. In addition, you need to choose the means, taking into account the purpose of the glass object, for example, cups, plates or other utensils, it is not recommended to handle the same chemicals as window or car glass.
How to remove a sticker from glass
Plain paper stickers are the easiest to remove from the glass, most often they can be wiped off even with plain water, although this can take a long time. However, manufacturers often decorate glass with vinyl or other synthetic decals, making the task much more difficult.
The easiest way to wipe off the sticker is to do one of the following.
- With a hair dryer - the sticker is heated with a directed jet of hot air for several minutes. At the same time, the glue under its surface softens slightly, and if the sticker is gently pry off with a fingernail or a narrow sharp object, it will come off the glass quickly and completely.
- With hot water, if we are talking about a sticker on a jar or other glassware, it is enough to hold the product in hot water for about 10-15 minutes for the sticker to get soaked and come off without any problems. It is not recommended to pour boiling water over the dishes; this may cause the glass to crack.
- Using vegetable oilIf the sticker is made of a permeable material, the oil will soften its structure in a few hours, and the sticker will easily peel off.
- With alcohol or acetone - they work well if you need to wipe off a moisture-permeable, but properly adhered sticker to the glass. Aggressive caustic compounds in this case act on the surface of the sticker and the adhesive below much faster and stronger than plain water.
If the blotch is made of a durable material with an impermeable structure, it is best to wipe it off by picking it up from the edge with something thin and stiff and pulling on the tip.
How to wipe adhesive from a glass sticker
Wipe off the sticker itself is the first and easiest step. Most often, blotches on the glass do not completely go away, leaving traces of glue after them, which spoil the appearance of the surface. You can also remove them in several ways that do not harm the glass surface.
Folk ways
There are several proven products that can be used to quickly remove dried glue.
- Cologne or vodka... Alcohol-based products penetrate deeply into the structure of the dried adhesive and soften it, helping to wipe dirt off the glass. A cotton pad is properly moistened in an alcohol solution, and then the problematic area of the glass is wiped until the glue completely leaves the surface.
- Vegetable oil... If you need to wipe off not the sticker itself, but only the glue, then any refined oil will fit perfectly, it will soften the adhesive composition, after which it can be carefully removed with a cotton pad. The oil is spread over the glass surface and left for a few minutes. Then it remains only to wipe off the glue with a sponge or an old towel, it will begin to roll in lumps. However, after using this method, you will also have to properly wash the glass with dishwashing liquid in order to eliminate the remaining oil.
- Peeled citrus fruits... The skins of lemons, oranges and other citrus fruits contain natural acids that have a dissolving effect on any glue. If you have a citrus fruit on hand, you can peel it, take a piece of fresh skin and press it over the dirt so that some juice comes out. After that, you need to wait a few minutes, gently rub the dirt so that the glue comes off in lumps, and then rinse the glass with a glass or dishwashing detergent to prevent the appearance of streaks.
Specialized means
Sometimes the glue after the sticker turns out to be so strong that it cannot be wiped off with improvised methods. In such cases, you can use specialized tools.
- A special cleaner called LiquiMoly has a good effect - a product designed to remove complex dirt from glass surfaces. Use the liquid in the standard way - apply a small amount of the solution to a sponge or cloth and rub the glass until the glue is completely removed.
- Scotch Remover - a composition with essential oils of citrus fruits, designed to remove impurities after scotch tape or stickers, will help with minor glue marks. An additional advantage of the product is its pleasant fresh scent.
- The universal cleaner called Profoam 2000 removes even stubborn glue marks on glass surfaces. Its chemical formula will soften the glue in just a few minutes, after which the dirt can be easily wiped off with a sponge.
Also, from specialized products, you can use a melamine sponge, it is designed specifically to remove stubborn household dirt.
Useful Tips
There are a few more important tips to learn before trying to wipe off the adhesive left by the sticker on the glass surface.
- Hot water is often recommended to remove glue from glass. However, in this case, the glass cannot be doused with boiling water - under unfavorable circumstances, it will simply crack.
- The adhesive from the sticker dissolves well alcohol-containing products or natural food acids. But at the same time, they can damage the glass itself, leave indelible streaks or cloudy spots on it.Before wiping off the glue with such compounds, it is recommended to test the product at the very edge of the glass surface, where the defect will be less noticeable in an unsuccessful scenario.
- Do not remove the sticker or glue marks on the glass with sandpaper or other abrasive devices. Although it will be possible to wipe off the glue very quickly, the glass will be damaged, microscopic numerous scratches will appear on it, even with the most careful work.
- It is not recommended to use a sharp knife to remove dirt - it is also very easy for them to scratch the glass. If you need to pick up the glue or sticker with something, it is better to use a tool with a hard and thin but blunt edge.
It is customary to wipe the glue from household utensils with improvised means that do not have an aggressive chemical composition. However, even after them, you need to thoroughly wash the dishes several times - the remains of citric acid or alcohol on the plates can distort the taste of food or damage your health.
Conclusion
It can be quite difficult to wipe the adhesive off the sticker from the glass, but several methods allow you to do this with little effort and without harm to the surface itself. It is important to take into account that the glass surface is rather fragile, therefore it must be cleaned with care, keeping it smooth, shiny and beautiful.
