Latest Moan From You and Me 2023

Removing the labels from the plastic tubs of Walkers Nonsuch Assorted Toffees and Chocolate Eclairs. I have been soaking in soapy water for hours with not a lot of success.

 

I was reading about tips for removing old labels, recently. White vinegar or a solution of bicarb came out top. Heat helps melt old glue, also, but it would have to be gentle on plastic

 

If glue still left on jar we use coconut oil, rub in leave for a time then wash off

 

Thanks Jiffy but 1) it is plastic and 2) we don't have any coconut oil.

 

Black marker pen.

 

Perhaps scoring the surface of the label will let the water soak through? Some of those shiny labels have a thin plastic coating you need to breach.

 

The glue they use on labels is really OTT.

I think you should take the item back if the label doesn't come off cleanly.

Some label glue appears to need solvents to get it off, white spirit is my starter followed by cellulose thinners, or if that fails PU thinners.
But it depends what its on as some plastic is damaged by thinners.

I sometimes think the glue actually reacts with some plastics to be imposable to shift.

 

I use Naptha (lighter fuel). I found it was recommended for delicate cellulose finish on old guitars and have used it ever since on all my instruments.

 

Another thing. The furries were 'done' this morning with Frontline Combo and both have been indoors sleeping most of the day ... on a lovely sunny day. I commented it was strange and J said he had noticed this happening on other occasions. We have always used this brand so I wonder if something has changed.

 

Interesting ... but I don't think we have bought lighter fluid in about 35 years. J might be interested in his renovation projects.

 

The three current chemicals used are Fipronil, Imidacloprid and Permethrine. I'm pretty sure that Frontline used to be permethrine-based but insects were developping resistance, so they substituted fipronil.

 

Hmmm ... think we will stick with what we are using and they can have an extra snooze.