Effective ways and means how to remove adhesive from stickers from clothes

Sticky marks often remain on things after removing the stickers and labels from them. If you do not immediately take care of their removal, very soon dust and small villi will settle on them. As a result, a dark, dirty stain will appear on the fabric.

How quickly and efficiently remove glue from clothes from the sticker, the trace from the label at home, read the article.

How to remove iron-on or label marks at home?

There are different methods to deal with a sticky residue.... The thing can simply be washed, doused with boiling water, or frozen.

Wash

The easiest way to get rid of the sticky residue is to erase it. To begin with, you can resort to a classic wash, using regular powder. If the effect is absent, "arm" laundry soap... It contains fats that effectively dissolve the adhesive base.

Mode of application:

1. The contaminated area is moistened and thoroughly lathered.
2. Leave the thing for an hour.
3. Brush the area with a toothbrush.
4. Rinse the thing in water.

Instead of soap, you can use liquid dish soap.

Scotch

The adhesive tape has a sticky base, which, like an eraser, can remove the sticky mark from the label. They act as follows:

• lay out the fabric on a flat surface;
• a strip of tape is applied to the stain;
• iron it with your hand for a tight connection;
• tear off the tape with a sharp movement, holding the fabric;
• repeat the procedure until the thing is completely cleaned.

Boiling water

You can remove the adhesive from the label with boiling water. Before proceeding with the procedure, you need to study the information on the label.

If the manufacturer allows washing in hot water, then act as follows:

1. Warm up water in a kettle.
2. Place the item in a basin and pour boiling water on it. Under its influence, the glue should come off.
3. When the water cools slightly, the item is inspected, the remnants of the glue are removed with a brush and laundry soap.

This method is not suitable for cleaning brightly colored and delicate fabrics.

Hair dryer

If the fabric is not afraid of contact with high temperatures, then a hair dryer comes to the rescue in the fight against sticky marks. Even the most difficult sticky stains can be removed with it.

Procedure:

• put the thing on a flat surface;
• turn on the hairdryer;
• bring it to the spot as close as possible, but not close;
• use the back of the knife to remove the softened glue from clothing.

Freezer

The sticky layer lends itself well to removal if it is frozen. This method does not require much effort.

Procedure:

1. Place the item in the bag.
2. Put it in the freezer for an hour.
3. Remove frozen glue using the back of a knife, clay stack or spatula.

   Using an object that is too sharp, such as a blade, is not recommended to avoid damaging the fabric.

The adhesive base does not tolerate low temperatures, so it is not difficult to remove it. To consolidate the effect, clothes are washed.

Vegetable oil

Vegetable oil perfectly dissolves the glue base, but itself can leave greasy stains on the fabric. So that after cleaning the thing does not have to be thrown away, you need to follow the instructions:

• vegetable oil is applied to a cotton pad and the sticky mark is cleaned with it - you need to act aimingly, without affecting a clean cloth;
• absorb the rest of the oil with a paper towel;
• apply dishwashing liquid to the stain, leave for 30 minutes;
• wash the fabric in warm water with powder or soap.

Alcohol

Alcohol and substances based on it, for example, vodka or perfume, dissolve glue well.

Mode of application:

1. Apply an alcohol-containing liquid to the cheesecloth folded in several layers.
2. Wipe the stain with it until completely removed.
3. Rinse the item in warm water.

If the glue layer is thick, rub the alcohol directly onto the stain and leave it on for 15 minutes. After that, they start cleaning.

Acetone

Acetone is distinguished not only by a pungent odor, but also by a caustic composition, so it must be used carefully., in a well-ventilated area.

If the fabric is colored, use a nail polish remover to remove the stains. The concentration of acetone in it is not too high, but it is enough to remove sticky traces.

Mode of application:

• apply liquid to a cotton pad;
• use it to remove the glue from the fabric;
• if the stain is poorly cleaned, the disc is left on it in the form of a compress for 5-10 minutes;
• after processing, the thing is washed.

Special formulations

To remove traces from stickers, you can find special products on sale. Top 3 looks like this:

1. Scotch remover... A 0.42 ml bottle costs 480 rubles. Shake the can, open the lid and spray it on the fabric at a distance of up to 20 cm. Remove the glue with a clean cloth, for example, gauze.

   After processing, the thing is washed. The spray is convenient to apply, it does not drip off the fabric, but it will not be possible to aim pointwise with the sprayer.

2. Anti-scotch tape Astrohim... The cost of a 210 ml bottle is 160 rubles. Shake the container several times before use. Spray the composition over the adhesive spot at a distance of 15-20 cm. If the glue layer is thick, then the agent is left on the surface for 2 minutes, after which it is washed.
3. Mellerud to remove traces of glue. The cost of a 0.25 liter bottle is 440 rubles. The product is applied to a clean cloth, with which the sticky trail is treated. After cleaning, things are washed. Mellerud is not used to remove stains from synthetics.

All products have an aggressive composition, therefore, it is unacceptable to use them to cleanse delicate fabrics. Before the first use, you need to check the tissue response in an inconspicuous area.

Helpful information

To get rid of traces of glue without harm to the product, adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Remove the adhesive only from the edge to the center.
2. It is impossible to rub the stain for too long and intensively, so as not to violate the integrity of the thing.
3. You need to start cleaning the glue immediately after removing the sticker.
4. After removing the stain, the item must be washed.
5. Before cleaning, read the information on the product label.
6. You need to work with new things carefully, as they are prone to shedding.

Conclusion

It is not difficult to deal with glue residues. You can use a mechanical method by cooling or heating the fabric, or clean the stain with the help of available tools:

• vegetable oil,
• alcohol,
• acetone.

For more complex cases, specialized formulations are purchased.that are sold in stores with household chemicals.