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sticky label and residue removal

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bootman Posts: 1,985 Forumite

25 July 2008 at 9:15PM

Can anyone tell me what is best to use please.

I have bought a nice mirror from Habitat and it has a stupid sticker on it. I have managed to get the paper part of the sticker off but it has left the glue behind!

What should I use to get it off, you can't even pick the glue it is so hard on the glass.

I tried my star drops, but did not touch it.

Thanks

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Wherryman Posts: 204 Forumite

25 July 2008 at 9:23PM

Acetone (nail varnish remover)

IPA (no not beer! Isopropyl alcohol)

Either on a cotton rag/cloth with few drops of water.

I have known some people to use deodorant spray as a last resort.

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beemuzed Posts: 2,188 Forumite

25 July 2008 at 9:26PM

a drop of white spirit perhaps?

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Peartree Posts: 796 Forumite

25 July 2008 at 9:53PM

You could try, very gently, one of the scrapers for getting paint off window glass.

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sammyjig Posts: 243 Forumite

25 July 2008 at 10:10PM

wd 40 if you have some

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Churchmouse Posts: 3,004 Forumite

25 July 2008 at 10:15PM

Good old vegetable oil works a treat:D Just a little smeared over, then rub with a dry cloth. No scratches, just lifts off.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
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bertha Posts: 212 Forumite

26 July 2008 at 7:18AM

Try Vaseline. Put a blob on, leave for a bit and then wipe off

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System Posts: 178,344 Community Admin

26 July 2008 at 8:17AM

Alcohol based aftershave/perfume

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Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,242 Forumite

26 July 2008 at 8:42AM

Hi there :beer: We have an older thread - sticky label removal. I'll add this to that thread later, to keep ideas together.

Penny. x

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pickle Posts: 611 Forumite

26 July 2008 at 3:50PM

Lay wet newspaper on it and leave for 20 mins or so. The acid from the ink reacts with the glue.

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