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Removing Labels From New Windows

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Date: 02/24/2006 Topics: Cleaning > Windows | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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We recently bought a house and the outside windows have the installation manufacturer's paper labels still glued to the glass. I found out from the neighbor that these labels have been on the windows for a least a year. I've tried Windex and Vaseline (what a mess) and they're not budging. I don't want to use a razor blade. What will remove the labels?

nancymaloney from Schertz, TX
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Post By rolaasch (Guest Post) (04/28/2006)
I clean new construction homes, the windows have paint, silicone, stickers and markers on them. I use "DAWN" dish soap, a 4" razor and a micro towel. Mix the dawn in some water, use a towel or well used green scatch pad, wet the window, razor (with the gliding side), from left to right then use the micro towel to dry the top and side. There you go cleanest windows on the block.


Post By Donna (Guest Post) (04/27/2006)
I've always used lighter fluid to remove kids stickers. Squirt, spray or rub it on so it soaks into the window sticker and then remove with a razor. Lighter fluid also works great to remove permanent marker on wooden floors or tables. A handy thing to have around for all sorts of gooey messes.


Post By lindsay (Guest Post) (02/28/2006)
I have had the same problem and I used the peanut butter method. It worked fantastic!!


Post By LUCINDA (Guest Post) (02/27/2006)
I USED HAIR CONDITIONER ON MY WINDOWS IN FLORIDA AFTER THE HURRICANES TO GET TAPE OFF, IT WORKED GREAT.


Post By PATT JOHNSON (Guest Post) (02/25/2006)
tRY HEATING THE LABELS UP WITH A HAIR DRYER. iT MELTS THE GLUE UNDERNEATH AND THEY WILL COME RIGHT OFF. THIS WORKS FOR ALMOST ANY KIND OF STICKY LABEL.


Post by suzi_homemaker01 (9) | (02/25/2006)
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The people that clean new houses use razor blades for this along with Goo Gone or DeSolvIt. You can try using a scraper, like a Tupperware scraper you would use for pots and pans. The razor blade will not scratch the glass as long as it is wet. Good luck! Those stickers are a pain! They should be outlawed!


Post By oredwine (Guest Post) (02/24/2006)
I have used a product from the hardware store, Lowe's I think.It is called "Oops". It is in the paint section of the store where the paint removers are. I had used it to remove the registration sticker from my car windshield.


Post By Marg (Guest Post) (02/24/2006)
You can use WD-40 or GOO-B-GONE
Will be oily, so you will have to use hot water & soap to clean the window before you can wash it


Post By Joan i n CT (Guest Post) (02/24/2006)
Rub plain old peanut butter on the labels. Let it set overnight and see how it is doing. May need another application if real stubborn. Works wonders for anything stuck on anything. I learned this from my 85 yr. old wise MIL


Post By Suzy (Guest Post) (02/24/2006)
Spray flyspray on the sticker. Sounds mad but my husband is a shopfitter and has done this for years. Works well. Should wipe off.


Post By Linda (Guest Post) (02/24/2006)
If the windows are glass, a single edge razor blade would be easy to use.


Post by jessiworm (18) | (02/24/2006)
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Rubbing alcohol or lighter fluid work great.


Post By Sherri (Guest Post) (02/24/2006)
I have used the product Goo Gone and it is wonderful for removing labels with Sticky tack. Good Luck!


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