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Removing stickers from dishes can be a simple process. Here are some steps to follow:
1. Fill a sink or basin with warm water and add a few drops of dish soap.
2. Place the sticker-covered dish in the soapy water and let it soak for a few minutes.
3. Gently scrub the sticker with a sponge or dishcloth to loosen it.
4. If the sticker is still stubborn, use a plastic scraper or your fingernail to scrape it off.
5. Rinse the dish thoroughly with warm water to remove any soap residue.
6. Dry the dish with a clean towel.
By following these steps, you can easily remove stickers from dishes and have them looking clean and sticker-free.
When buying individual dishes, it is often necessary to remove price stickers before using them. While some stickers can be easily peeled off, others may be stubborn and difficult to remove in one piece. To remove these pesky stickers, start by soaking them in water. If that doesn’t work, try using household oils. As a last resort, you can use adhesive-removing products.
Removing Price Stickers with Water
One of the simplest and most effective DIY methods for sticker removal is soaking the dishes in hot water with a little dish soap. This loosens the adhesive used on many types of stickers, labels, or tags found on dishes. This method also works well for removing sticky labels from bottles and jars. Fill the kitchen sink with hot water, enough to cover the dish, and add a squirt of dish soap. Swirl the water around and then place the sticker-laden dishes in the sink. Wait for about 20 minutes or until the sticker becomes loose enough to rub off with your fingers.
The Cooking Oil Method
If water doesn’t completely remove the sticker, you can try using oils such as olive oil or vegetable oil. Pour some oil onto a folded paper towel, enough to cover the sticker. Place the folded paper towel on top of the sticker and rub the oil into it. Leave the oily paper towel on the sticker for several hours.
Remove the paper towel and rub the sticker with a dry paper towel or a clean rag. This should loosen any paper-based sticker as well as the adhesive. Wipe off as much oil as possible and then wash the dish in warm, soapy water. If there is still adhesive residue, apply a drop or two of cooking oil and rub it in with your fingers. Wash the dish again.
Rubbing Alcohol or Vinegar Solution
If water or oil doesn’t completely remove the sticker residue, you can try using rubbing alcohol. Rub the sticker or adhesive remnants with rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab or folded paper towel. If possible, pour some alcohol directly on the sticker and let it sit for a few minutes. Like oil, alcohol can effectively loosen sticky adhesive residue.
If you don’t have rubbing alcohol, vinegar is also a good alternative. Soak the sticker with straight vinegar for about 10 minutes and then rub the area with a rag or a nylon scrub pad made for dishes. Avoid using a knife or scraper as they may scratch certain types of dishware.
Household Adhesive Removers
In rare cases, a sticker may be so stubborn that water, oil, or vinegar alone cannot remove it completely. In such cases, you can use a goo-removing product like Goo Gone or Goof Off. However, it is best to use these products on the back side of the dish. Some store-bought adhesive removers may contain chemicals that are not safe for food, so always read the product label before using it on the top of a plate or dish. After using such a product, make sure to wash the dish thoroughly to avoid any contact with food or skin.
