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Removing Labels from Plastic Containers

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Date: 08/10/2008 Topic: Cleaning > Tips  
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It's nice to use the clear plastic bakery containers from Superstores for your own food giving, but what about the label? Try to pull very slowly so it comes off in one piece, then use the label itself instead of commercial products to remove the glue residue. Place it over the glue spots, scrape your fingernail across it, and pull it up. Much of the glue will come off. If you keep dabbing the label on, then pulling off, then dabbing, etc., soon you will have a residue-free container with no scratch marks that you can re-use.

By Patricia from Imperial, NE
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Post By denise (Guest Post) (08/31/2008)
Lighter fluid always works the best for me.

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Post By Chris (Guest Post) (08/12/2008)
If you get some stuff called "UNDO" at a scrapbook supply store, it will take it off too. It also works very well on pine pitch and gum.

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Post By Rachel (Guest Post) (08/11/2008)
Isopropyl rubbing alcohol is very good for removing left over glue from stickers and labels. It also will remove scuff marks on floors, shoes, car doors, and is a great way to clean glass and mirrors for a streak free shine.

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Post by shirleyamh (10) | (08/11/2008)
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That sounds like a lot of hard work. I have a few suggestions on top of that. First peanut butter will take off adhesive.Take off as much as the label as you can, then rub peanut butter over till gone. You can also try crisco or another oil of some kind. Heat, like from a hair dryer or soak in hot sudsy water will work most of the time. I hope this helps too.

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Post By Pat (Guest Post) (08/11/2008)
A hairdryer works great too and normally doesn't leave a sticky residue.

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