Quick Questions on ANYTHING part 2. Please read first post for links to other threads

billieboy_2

Bargain_Rzl wrote: »

Hello OldStylers - Is there an OS method of removing adhesive-label gunk from my new wooden rolling pin? If not, is there an inexpensive product which will do the job? I know Lakeland does a "Sticky Stuff Remover" but it costs £4.20 and doesn't claim to be suitable to use on wood...

Lighter fluid should be able to get it off. Available from newsagents or Somerfield from cigarette kisok in small cans about £1 I think.

Pink.

Bargain_Rzl wrote: »

Hello OldStylers - Is there an OS method of removing adhesive-label gunk from my new wooden rolling pin? If not, is there an inexpensive product which will do the job? I know Lakeland does a "Sticky Stuff Remover" but it costs £4.20 and doesn't claim to be suitable to use on wood...

Hi Bargain Rzl,

I usually use wd 40 to remove sticky stuff but if it's a wooden rolling pin that might not be a great idea. This thread has lots of ideas:

sticky label removal

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Bargain_Rzl

Thanks billieboy - though is it safe to use on something which is porous (wood) and will be coming into direct contact with food? I mean, obviously I'd thoroughly wash it afterwards, but even so...

Bargain_Rzl

Pink - thanks for the link. Having read all the way through that thread, it still doesn't specifically mention wood - but some of the options do at least sound food safe. I'll try a couple of things I already have (Stardrops and, er, vodka) when I get home today, and if those don't work, I'll have a look at eucalyptus oil.

billieboy_2

Bargain_Rzl wrote: »

Thanks billieboy - though is it safe to use on something which is porous (wood) and will be coming into direct contact with food? I mean, obviously I'd thoroughly wash it afterwards, but even so...

I think lighter fluid just evaporates but don't quote me on that. Sorry I can't be more helpful:o . Have you tried scrubbing with a hard nail brush?

Pink.

Bargain_Rzl wrote: »

Pink - thanks for the link. Having read all the way through that thread, it still doesn't specifically mention wood - but some of the options do at least sound food safe. I'll try a couple of things I already have (Stardrops and, er, vodka) when I get home today, and if those don't work, I'll have a look at eucalyptus oil.

I thought I'd seen it somewhere.....squeaky recommends cooking oil here and here so maybe that would be worth a go rather than wasting vodka!

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OrkneyStar

Bargain_Rzl wrote: »

Hello OldStylers - Is there an OS method of removing adhesive-label gunk from my new wooden rolling pin? If not, is there an inexpensive product which will do the job? I know Lakeland does a "Sticky Stuff Remover" but it costs £4.20 and doesn't claim to be suitable to use on wood...

What about a baby wipe? It can be OS as you could get a cheap supermarket own range pack for about £1. Obviously rinse well afterwards so you don't get baby wipe flavour pastry!
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Savvy_Sue

Bargain_Rzl wrote: »

and if those don't work, I'll have a look at eucalyptus oil.

:eek: PERSONALLY I wouldn't use eucalyptus oil on a rolling pin, because if it does 'sink in' I'm not sure you'll ever get it out and your pastry will taste of Vick or Karvol ever after. But then I really really don't like the smell of that stuff, and only use it if I haven't been able to breathe for an extended period.

Would rubbing it with blu-tak work? I would probably be scraping it off with my fingernails ...

freyasmum

Nail Polish remover is great for getting rid of stubborn sticky stuff - just remember to use acetone-free :cool:

gerturdeanna

OH for some reason last night 'forgot' about the pan of potatoes boiling and it boil dry and set on fire!!:eek: :eek: No other damage apart from the pan - cremated!! But the house stinks of smoke!! I've tried febreezing...what else can I do?? Thanks