Manufacturer's Labels

[HHTel]

We all have petty niggles living here. One of mine raised it's head again this morning.

Why do they put labels on products here that at best takes time and patience to remove and at worst is almost impossible. I can almost understand why Thais often leave the labels on. Today, a simple wall scraper has labels both sides of the blade. After various attempts to remove them, I now have it soaking in some soapy water hoping that will soften enough to remove them.

I've noticed with various furniture items that all the parts are wrapped individually then put together without removing the wrapper. You can tear and rip for all it's worth but the only way to completely remove the plastic wrappers is to take the furniture apart then put it back together.

Mini-rant over!

[Geko]

If you have or can get hold of a steam cleaner they are good at softening up the adhesive on labels or even steam from a kettle spout

[StevePIraq]

If you have or can get hold of a steam cleaner they are good at softening up the adhesive on labels or even steam from a kettle spout

I tried the steam function of an iron, didn't work but worth a try. Kettles don't work as they all switch off on boiling.

New fridge from Hompro a year or so ago, three big impossible to remove label's on the door. 5 Year warranty, bright yellow 5 star energy rating, Hompro super buy. All still on when I sold.

[Nereus]

If you can find some, Eucalyptus Oil allowed to soak in will dissolve the glue. (the Koala Bears use it to wipe their bum )

https://ekko.world/use-eucalyptus-oil-t ... -stic/1412

[HHTel]

Soaking helped remove the paper leaving the glue. Nail polish to the rescue and now ready to go!

[PeteC]

Soaking helped remove the paper leaving the glue. Nail polish to the rescue and now ready to go!

Be cautious with NPR on anything plastic, it will indeed melt and/or discolour it depending upon the type and quality. If in doubt I've always used rubbing alcohol, it just takes longer but the result is good. Pete

[caller]

I always ask the shop or delivery staff to remove the labels. Drives me nuts

[hin]

Hair dryer or heat gun usually does it and the glue will usually stay on the label - good to know if warranty seals or labels are to be stuck back on after you are finished 'fixing', 'repairing', or molesting a product. Slide a knife under a corner of the label and keep it plenty hot until all peeled pff. Steam, when it does work, often takes off the label but leaving the glue on the product. Solvents often just make a mess - label coming off piece by piece

[HHTel]

Soaking helped remove the paper leaving the glue. Nail polish to the rescue and now ready to go!

Be cautious with NPR on anything plastic, it will indeed melt and/or discolour it depending upon the type and quality. If in doubt I've always used rubbing alcohol, it just takes longer but the result is good. Pete

I actually meant nail polish remover which is a good solvent. Just put on cotton wool and the glue just wipes off.

[Khundon1975]

WD 40 or similar will remove most of those pesky labels.

[Homer]

I actually meant nail polish remover which is a good solvent. Just put on cotton wool and the glue just wipes off.

Two types of nail polish remover. Acetone and non-acetone. Acetone is a strong solvent. It damages some surfaces.