How to remove stickers from the refrigerator at home

A new refrigerator is almost always covered with labels containing related information about the household appliance.
These stickers spoil the appearance of the item, but they cannot be peeled off from the surface with a slight movement of the hand.

How to remove a sticker from a refrigerator? To remove it, you need to use special methods. These can be improvised means or special chemicals.

These methods also help to get rid of decorative pictures that were once pasted by the owner himself.

Water

You can get rid of fresh stickers made on paper using water and a sponge. To do this, follow these steps:

moisten the sticker generously with warm water;
wait 15-20 minutes for the sticker to soak, additionally moistening it if necessary;
After the specified time has passed, wipe the softened paper with a damp sponge.

When wiping the label, you can act on it with the hard side of the sponge, but this must be done carefully so as not to leave scratches on the enamel of the refrigerator. After the final peeling of the paper, you should wipe the area where it is located, first with soap and then with plain water to get rid of any remaining glue.

Advice! To remove an old sticker, first soak it in table vinegar, medical alcohol or ammonia. Another effective option is Mister Muscle glass cleaner.

How to restore shine to your refrigerator

After you have washed the refrigerator from possible glue residues and stains, you need to restore the appearance of the surface. Ordinary tooth powder will help restore the enamel to its former shine.

Instructions for use:

Add ammonia to the powder in a ratio of 2:1.
Apply a little solution to a piece of newspaper and wipe the cleaned area.
If the refrigerator is covered with stainless enamel, you can use paper towels or napkins.

To give a glossy shine to a stainless steel coating, the following are also suitable:

Sunflower oil. After cleaning, dry the surface thoroughly to prevent dust from sticking to the refrigerator.
A solution based on white vinegar in a ratio of 1:3. Apply a little product to the desired area and rub with a paper towel. After the procedure, it is recommended to ventilate the kitchen.

Stainless steel surfaces should be washed and polished strictly in the direction of the grain.

Hairdryer

Using a hair dryer to remove labels pasted on the refrigerator is practiced in large stores selling household appliances. The procedure is performed as follows:

The sticker is generously moistened with water in which dishwashing detergent is dissolved. It is advisable to use a product that does not contain abrasive particles.
The label is heated using a hair dryer that releases a stream of hot air.
After a few minutes, while the sticker is still wet, it is carefully lifted from the corner and torn off from the surface of the refrigerator.
The cleaned door is washed with warm soapy water.
If necessary, repeat the procedure.

When removing paper stickers, do not use metal sponges or other sharp objects. This will protect the surface of the refrigerator from scratches.

Steam generator

This method is similar to the previous one, with one difference - a steam generator is used instead of a hairdryer. Fill the device’s reservoir with clean water, attach a small nozzle with a brush and begin treating the surface.

Each sticker must be steamed for 5-10 seconds. After the pictures have softened, they can be carefully removed with a sponge or cloth. Residues of glue can be washed off in any convenient way: using soapy water, glass cleaner, vegetable oil or nail polish remover.

Using a steam generator, you can get rid of not only small pictures, but also remove the self-adhesive film that covers a significant part of the refrigerator. After heating the surface of the film, its edge must be carefully lifted and torn off diagonally. An important condition is that you should avoid using sharp objects to avoid damaging the enamel of the refrigerator.

Removing traces of self-adhesive film

Self-adhesive film will help you feel like a designer and restore the damaged coating on your refrigerator. The principle is simple: the device was white - it became crimson (or emerald). The advantage is obvious: you can change the color at least every week.

The only downside is that the self-adhesive is based on a combination of wallpaper and tape. This means that from time to time the question will arise: how to remove the self-adhesive film from the refrigerator with minimal losses to the coating?

Hot water

Hot water will help remove the self-adhesive film:

Heat water to a temperature of 50-60 °C.
Wet the cloth and the entire surface of the film with hot water.
Wait 5 minutes until the water is absorbed and the film changes color to a darker one.
Remove the self-adhesive by slightly helping with a utility knife.

Attention! Remove the film carefully so as not to damage the surface of the refrigerator.

Hot air

A hairdryer can not only dry your hair, but also remove the film from the refrigerator if it cannot be removed:

Heat in small portions, directing warm air to the end of the self-adhesive.
Carefully remove the part that has warmed up, prying it with something sharp.
If there is still a sticky layer on the surface, wash it off with gasoline or solvent.

Sunflower oil

If the above methods cause difficulties, use regular sunflower oil:

Apply and distribute it over the entire surface.
Wait 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the peeled film with a spatula without scratching the surface.
Wash off greasy deposits with dishwasher or soapy water.

Special means

You can buy sprays in household chemical stores that are used by cleaning company employees. Use them following the instructions and safety precautions.

Important! Use chemistry only if other methods are ineffective.

Eraser

Using a stationery eraser, you can erase a paper sticker or laminated label from which the top layer has been previously removed from the refrigerator.

To peel off an unnecessary sticker, you need to perform several steps:

Step 1.	Dilute a little liquid soap or dishwashing detergent in warm water.
Step 2.	Thoroughly moisten the surface of the sticker with the prepared soap solution.
Step 3.	Wait for the wet label to dry completely.
Step 4.	Rub the label or adhesive thoroughly with the soft side of the eraser until the sticky layer is completely removed.

If after following these steps there are still particles of the label on the enamel of the refrigerator, try moistening it with nail polish remover. After this, the paper will wash off much faster.

Cleaning the refrigerator at home

There are several ways to experience freeing the surface of the main kitchen electrical appliance from unwanted adhesive elements. Each type of Velcro has its own nuances.

From stickers

To clean the refrigerator from stickers at home, supporters of folk recipes recommend using sunflower oil. For this:

Apply some of what you have on hand (sunflower or olive) onto a cotton pad.
Apply to the sticker for 3-5 minutes.
When the sticker is completely removed from the refrigerator, wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove any remaining adhesive and grease.

Another simple home method is to treat the area with the sticker with alcohol or vodka and then remove the paper with a soft sponge. The method can be called semi-dry, since the alcohol dries quickly. However, liquid “with degrees” cannot be used for colored surfaces.

An enhanced effect will be obtained if you use an alcohol-based window cleaner. Apply the cleaning solution to the sticker and gently rub it off the surface.

Another option is Stoddard's special solvent. The product is more radical and leaves a specific smell, so before use, first open all the windows in the apartment.

The usual wet method involves using dishwashing detergent. It's simple:

Make a regular soap solution.
Wet the sticker generously.
Wait a few minutes.
Using a kitchen sponge with the rough side, rub the wet sticker until it is completely removed.

If something goes wrong (for example, the sticker is old and cannot be easily removed), do not overdo it. Let the surface dry. Then, armed with a soft eraser, use it to remove any remaining paper.

Clean the refrigerator as carefully as possible, trying to remove all glue stains the first time. Otherwise, the marks will have to be removed again, which increases the risk of damage to the enamel.

From tape

To remove regular or double-sided tape from the refrigerator panel, use tweezers to grab the edge of the clear tape and gently pull it away from the surface. If the adhesive tape does not yield well, do several approaches, gradually freeing the surface from the adhesive tape.

Afterwards you can try special medications. Professional cleaning products are suitable and will quickly and without damage remove traces of glue from the refrigerator.

From self-adhesive film

Hot air will help to remove the self-adhesive. To create the desired degree of heat, use a hairdryer:

Blow the area for two minutes.
Next, grab the tip of the film.
Gradually warming up the surface, move around and remove the self-adhesive from the surface.

Then remove any remaining glue using a wet method.

From traces of glue

If, after removing the sticker, old glue remains on the surface, use one of the proven methods.

Simple ways:

Alcohol-free nail polish remover. The product will quickly remove glue residue without damaging the enamel surface.
White spirit (also known as Stoddard's Solvent), which can be purchased at a building materials store, will do. Apply a little product to the remaining glue for a few minutes, and then remove the traces with a napkin.
If the glue stains have not yet dried, dust the contaminated area with flour and wipe the surface with a soft cloth.
A special solvent-based spray will instantly remove stains. The drug can be stored for a long time without losing its cleaning properties.
Remedy for bitumen stains. Despite the pungent and unpleasant odor, the solution removes glue stains in just a minute without damaging the surface. It is better to open the windows before cleaning.
Melamine sponge. Easily copes with traces of glue and other stains (even stains made with a permanent marker or felt-tip pen). The principle of operation of a sponge is similar to an eraser, but this material is “more serious” and is designed to remove old stains. The only drawback is rapid abrasion and the price, which is an order of magnitude higher than analogues. You can buy a sponge at hardware stores.

If traces of glue are fresh, use a paper eraser, but dry.

To remove glue from a refrigerator sticker, rub the sticky area with the side of the rubber band. Particles of the sticky composition will roll into small lumps, which can then be easily removed with a damp sponge.

From stickers

It is easy to remove paper-based stickers (stickers, labels, etc.) from the refrigerator.

Take:

Take a sponge and wet the soft side with warm water.
Wipe the area with the sticker thoroughly.
Repeat the procedure until the paper base is completely wet.
Begin to gently scrub the sticker using the rough surface of the sponge (continuing to wet it in warm water).
When the paper backing is rolled up, go over the refrigerator panel with a dry cloth: this will help wipe off any remaining sticker and clean the area from streaks.

This method works well for fresh stickers.

To remove older labels, add a few drops of detergent to the water:

Wipe the sticker with the resulting solution while heating the surface with a hairdryer.
Without waiting for it to dry, try removing the sticker from the surface with the soft side of a sponge.
If necessary, the procedure can be repeated several times.

To quickly clean the surface, also use special compounds, for example, Glutoclean.

Nail polish remover

When using nail polish remover to remove stickers from the refrigerator, make sure that it does not contain acetone. This aggressive substance can negatively affect the enamel, changing its color.

To remove the sticker and the sticky substance that holds it, apply nail polish remover to a cotton pad or tissue. Blot the area to be treated several times. After 10-15 minutes, wipe the treated area with a sponge to remove any remaining sticker and glue.

Types of stickers

Let's name the main types so that you know how to deal with their consequences. There are not many options:

Paper (made of plain, metallized, laminated paper).
Film (color, transparent).
Vinyl decorative.

Different types of glue are used for stickers. Most Popular:

On a synthetic rubber base.
Made from acrylic polymers.

Stickers can be temporary or permanent. It depends on the properties of the glue. If the glue has increasing adhesion, then over time the image adheres more and more firmly to the surface. Temporary stickers are equipped with a non-drying sticky layer. These stickers can be re-glued several times.

New refrigerated trucks often have industrial grade labels on their doors that contain important information or advertising. These stickers are large in size and have a strong adhesive so that the information sheets do not move or fall off during transportation.

Some people leave the exterior of the refrigerator unchanged, while others are in a rush to get rid of advertising.

Glass cleaner

The essence of the method for removing a sticker using a window cleaner is similar to the above-described option using nail polish remover:

"Mr. Muscle", "Clin", "Cif" or another similar drug is sprayed onto the area with the sticker;
after 5-7 minutes, during which the sticker is saturated with liquid, the picture is wiped off with a dish sponge;
The surface cleaned of stickers and glue is wiped with a damp, clean cloth.

Basic methods

When choosing a method that allows you to clean the refrigerator from unnecessary decor, you must remember that you cannot rub the base of the sticker with a hard sponge or brush, or use abrasive materials, as they leave scratches on the surface.

Hair dryer

To remove the sticker, you need to warm the base well. To do this, hot air is directed at the sticker, raising the temperature until it separates from the surface. When using a hair dryer, no stains or marks are left.

School eraser

A student's eraser works well with stickers. To remove the sticker, moisten it with soapy water. When the boring decor dries, wipe it with an eraser. The procedure is usually repeated more than once.

Nail polish remover

You can clean the sticker by hand, but to deal with the glue, you need to dissolve it and then wipe the surface.

The remaining fragments are moistened with a liquid intended for removing nail polish, and the glue is removed with a regular rag.

Vaseline, vegetable oil

To remove various stickers from the surface of the refrigerator, try using improvised means such as vegetable or essential oil or Vaseline. The procedure for this is as follows:

Try to peel off the top layer of the sticker, especially if it is covered with film.
Treat any remaining label with your chosen product.
After 15-20 minutes, remove the stickers from the refrigerator using a napkin or cotton pad soaked in oil or Vaseline.
Wash off oil stains with warm soapy water or window cleaner.

The good thing about this method is that it does not have an aggressive effect on the surface of the household appliance. If the sticker does not come off completely on the first try, the procedure should be repeated.

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When should stickers be removed?

Often, new equipment is purchased with advertising or information campaigns that do not please the owners. Modern housewives only want to see magnets on the equipment or its pristine whiteness. In addition, the ubiquitous children paste over the door with numerous pictures, which parents do not really like. You can correct this situation by resorting to proven recipes.

Important! Never use a toothbrush or metal objects for cleaning, this will definitely cause scratches.

Melamine sponge

The technology for using a melamine sponge is similar to using a regular school eraser - the product must be moistened in warm water, gently squeezed out, avoiding twisting, and wiped over the surface with the sticker. Cleaning is carried out thanks to the soft abrasive action of the sponge, accompanied by the release of foam.

The sponge has a fairly high consumption, so it has to be changed often, however, due to its high efficiency, the product can clean various surfaces: plastic, glass, wood, leather, fabrics.

Special store products

There are specialized preparations on sale that are designed to clean surfaces from labels made of various materials. With their help, you can remove not only paper and polymer stickers, but also traces of tape, markers and other contaminants.

Examples of such preparations are Scotch Remover, Sticker Remover. They must be used in accordance with the instructions included with the product.

Using these cleaners, you can wash off pictures from various surfaces: plastic, metal, glass.

Important! Special products for removing labels and adhesives must be used in a well-ventilated area using protective gloves.

How to quickly remove with special compounds?

If for some reason the available liquids and powders do not inspire confidence, you should pay attention to ready-made preparations from the category of household or technical chemicals. To remove stickers from the refrigerator, products are suitable whose instructions say “sticker, tape, glue remover.”

Another selection criterion may be ease of use and time spent on processing. The most effective means include:

HG Sticker Remover

Universal solution. Copes with:

self-adhesive labels,
traces of tape,
oil,
tar.

The reagent contains non-ionic surfactants (no more than 5%). After applying the liquid, the sticker is allowed to get wet, after which it is removed. The product is convenient because it does not require rinsing. A 300 ml bottle has a price tag of 410 rubles.

Consumers give different ratings to HG Sticker Remover. Noted:

strong unpleasant odor
economical consumption (the bottle is enough for a large area),
unsuitable for plastic surfaces.

However, most users agree that the product really helps remove the sticker.

KUDO

The product is intended for cleaning:

metal,
ceramics,
plastic,
glass from self-adhesive labels, adhesive films and tapes, tape residues.

The advantage of this gel-like product is that it does not flow when applied to a vertical surface. A pleasant smell remains after use.

The cost of a bottle is on average 330 rubles. All users who have tested KUDO 11596419 recommend it for use in practice.

The main thing that is noted in the reviews:

high efficiency,
fast action of the composition,
acceptable price,
economical consumption.

KANGAROO Scotch Remover

Aerosol from a South Korean manufacturer. The product relieves:

stickers,
tape,
resins,
tar and other petroleum products.

Before use, shake the can, then spray the solution onto the label from a distance of 20-30 cm. After 15-20 seconds, remove the sticker with a sponge.

A 450 ml bottle costs an average of 440 rubles. There is an opinion among consumers that the declared effectiveness in practice is not 100% justified. The sticker can be removed, but this requires a lot of effort. In addition, the aerosol has too strong an odor .

Soda

The use of baking soda is advisable when it is necessary to remove traces of glue left after removing stickers from the surface of household appliances. Use the product as follows:

combine soda with a small amount of water to obtain a homogeneous paste;
apply the composition to a sponge or cloth and rub it over the area with the remaining glue;
After removing the adhesive, wipe the treated area of the refrigerator with warm water.

This surface treatment option is suitable for removing both adhesive labels and decals, which were popular some time ago. But do not forget that the more time the sticker spends on the refrigerator, the more likely it is that the surface underneath it will differ in color from the color of the entire appliance. Therefore, be prepared for the need to re-decorate the cleaned areas of the refrigerator.

Scotch

Adhesive tape will help remove both the entire picture from the enamel of the refrigerator, if it was pasted not too long ago, and traces of old glue. You can do this in two ways:

Try tearing off a piece of tape of the appropriate size, sticking it to the area that needs treatment, and tearing it off sharply.
For greater convenience, wrap the tape around your fingers with the sticky side up, place your palm on the surface with the label and tear it off sharply.

This way you can transfer all the glue from the refrigerator to the adhesive tape.

Despite its effectiveness, the method is not suitable for treating surfaces whose coating integrity is damaged. In this case, it is better to use more gentle methods to avoid peeling off particles of paint, varnish and other materials.

Alcohol, vinegar, solvent

These products have the same way of acting on the label - penetrating deep into the remaining paper, they dissolve the glue, after which it can be easily washed off with water and a sponge. It is advisable to use alcohol-containing preparations, vinegar and white spirit after first removing the top layer of the sticker, especially if it has a film coating.

Some housewives recommend using a special bitumen stain cleaner. This product is effective for removing traces of glue, but has a strong odor, so it must be used carefully, avoiding the presence of small children and pets.

Before applying these substances to the area with the sticker, test them on a less visible area of the refrigerator. This will help determine if they will damage the enamel.

Features of removal depending on the type of sticker

Stickers applied to household appliances differ in the material they are made of. The method of cleansing largely depends on this. The only common methods for removing traces of glue that remain after removing the picture itself are:

Paper labels . They are able to absorb water, so they are cleaned after soaking with any liquid (water, soap solution, alcohol). You can scrape off the paper with a sponge, wooden or plastic spatula.
Polymer and laminated labels . The top layer is removed manually. The corner of the sticker is pryed up and, by pulling it, the entire sticker is peeled off. You can make this process easier by heating with a hairdryer. The heat melts the adhesive and the label comes off effortlessly.
Old stickers . Their removal depends on the quality of the base: paper and polymer require their own methods. Cleaning is complicated by the fact that over time the glue hardens and for soaking it is necessary to increase the exposure time.

conclusions

To remove stickers from the refrigerator, you can use various means: both specialized store-bought preparations like Sticker Remover, and ordinary products available in every home. The most effective method is removing paper pictures using warm water and a sponge, baking soda, and vegetable oil. To peel off polymer-based labels, it is better to use a hair dryer or steam generator, melamine sponge, or solvent.

Before washing the sticker, it is advisable to use the product on a less noticeable area of the refrigerator to see if it will damage the enamel. When scrubbing a picture, it is important to avoid abrasive materials, powders, and sharp objects that can scratch the surface of the device.

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What not to clean the surface of the refrigerator

To remove the sticker from the refrigerator, it is not recommended to use abrasive (hard) materials or hard brushes. They can easily damage the enamel surface, leaving abrasions and scratches. For the same reason, you should not use toothbrushes and brushes.

To check that the detergent is harmless, test it on an inconspicuous area of the refrigerator before cleaning.

When using aggressive substances, be sure to wear protective gloves and open the windows in the apartment.

Before cleaning, a very correct approach would be to carefully study not only the instructions for using the cleaning product, but also information on the characteristics of the coating material of the electrical appliance panel and recommendations, including those from the manufacturer, for working with the surface.