How to Remove Warning Stickers

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Things You'll Need

  • Blow dryer

  • Rubbing alcohol

  • Cotton balls

  • Plastic putty knife

  • Vegetable oil, mineral oil or baby oil

  • Commercial sticker remover

  • Soft rags

  • Soap and water

Blow dryers often have warning stickers attached to the cord.

Warning stickers come on a variety of items, from automobiles to appliances. The removal of the sticker often leaves behind a sticky residue. There are several methods for removing sticker residue. The key is to begin with the gentlest method before moving on to harsher means of sticker removal.

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Blow Dryer Method

Step 1

Set the blow dryer to a warm setting to remove a sticker from glass, plastic or metal.

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Step 2

Gently heat the sticker, using a plastic putty knife to carefully remove it from the surface.

Step 3

Clean remaining residue using the method of choice.

Oil

Step 1

Remove the sticker using a plastic putty knife.

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Step 2

Coat the sticker residue with vegetable, mineral or baby oil. Allow it to sit for five to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Scrape the sticker residue off the surface of the wood, plastic or glass using the plastic putty knife.

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Step 4

Wash the oil off of the surface using soap and water.

Rubbing Alcohol

Step 1

Remove the sticker from glass, ceramic or tile using a plastic putty knife.

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Step 2

Soak a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol.

Step 3

Apply the cotton ball to the sticky remnants of the sticker. Allow it to soak for five minutes.

Step 4

Rub with a soft cloth.

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Step 5

Wash off any remaining rubbing alcohol or residue with soap and water.

Commercial Sticker Remover

Step 1

Soak a cotton ball with a commercial sticker remover, such as Goo Gone.

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Step 2

Apply to the sticker. Allow to soak for five to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Scrape the sticker from the surface with a plastic putty knife.

Step 4

Clean off any residue with soap and water.

Tip

Always clean the surface with soap and water after sticker removal. Many home-based sticker removal treatments leave a film on the surface. Test sticker removal products on inconspicuous areas first, especially on fabrics and wood.

Warning

Carefully consider the intended purpose of the warning sticker before removing it.

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