How to clean the refrigerator from stickers?

Quite often not only children, but also adults are trying to decorate the refrigerator located in the kitchen with the help of bright pictures. Also, buying a new home appliance, you can find on its surface advertising or information stickers that do not fit into the ideal interior of your apartment. In this article we will share with you recommendations how to clean the refrigerator from stickers without damaging its surface, because with the solution of this problem it is quite possible to cope at home.

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What can come in handy?

The following tools and tools can be useful for removing conventional as well as permanent labels:

• hairdryer;
• dishwashing detergent;
• nail polish remover;
• stationery eraser;
• special means for removing the marker and adhesive tape;
• vegetable oil;
• white spirit;
• alcohol;
• adhesive tape;
• soft kitchen sponge;
• cosmetic quilted disc.

Important! It is not recommended to clean the refrigerator door from stickers using abrasive agents or hard brushes. Otherwise - you will get rid of variegated stickers, but damage the surface of the enamel.

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How to remove stickers from the refrigerator?

There are ways that give an equally effective result when fighting both with fresh stickers, and with the remnants of the old sticker. Choosing what to clean the labels from the refrigerator, pay attention to the following instructions.

Method number 1 - Temperature influence

For removing labels from the surface of household appliances, you can use a hairdryer in combination with detergent. However, it should be borne in mind that you can quickly achieve the desired result in this way only if the sticker has a paper base.

To achieve the most effective result, follow the following procedure:

1. Dilute the detergent in the dishwashing liquid.
2. Well soak the sticker in parallel by heating with a hairdryer.
3. Do not wait for the sticker to dry, try to remove it from the surface of the refrigerator with a rag or a soft kitchen sponge.
4. If necessary, repeat the manipulation several times.

Method number 2 - Sunflower oil

It also helps to quickly and without a trace to get rid of the sticker of sunflower oil, which is sure to be found in every kitchen. To obtain the desired result, proceed as follows:

1. Moisten the cotton pad in a small amount of sunflower oil.
2. Attach the cleaning compound to the label.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. The sticker must completely fall behind the enamel, leaving no traces of glue.
5. Wash the refrigerator door with a dishwashing detergent, which will remove the remaining fat.

Method # 3 - Window cleaner

You can clean the stickers from the refrigerator using a window cleaner that contains an alcohol base. Use the substance according to the following instructions:

1. Spray the window cleaner onto the sticker.
2. Wait for about five minutes until the sticker is impregnated.
3. Take a rag and start rubbing off the dirt.
4. Cleaning is necessary until all traces of the sticker and glue are completely removed from the enamel coating the refrigerator.

Important! It is also possible to use the solvent for cleaning the white spirit, however, during the cleaning process, open the windows, since the product has a corrosive and unpleasant odor. The most rational method is if the entire surface of your refrigerator is pasted with stickers.

Method number 4 - Stationery eraser

In the solution of the problem than to wipe the sticker off the refrigerator, you will be helped by a regular clerk:

1. In warm water, dilute some mild detergent.
2. Dampen the surface of the sticker with a soap solution.
3. Wait until the treated sticker completely dries.
4. Remove the paper and glue with the soft side of the eraser.

Important! Try to clean as carefully as possible, with the first attempt to remove all traces of adhesive composition. Otherwise - you will have to fight also with constantly appearing spots on the door of the household appliance.

Particularly resistant decorative elements can be pre-wetted with a nail polish remover, which facilitates a faster separation of the pulp.

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Than to clean the glue from the sticker from the refrigerator?

If you have removed the sticker and found that there are traces of glue on the door of the cleaned refrigerator, then you can remove it by one of the following methods:

1. Take the adhesive tape and apply sharp movements and tear it until you completely clean the surface of the adhesive residues.
2. You can erase glue with a stationary eraser - do not wet anything, just rub the contaminated area. Adhesive particles roll into small balls, which can be cleaned without any problems by a soft damp cloth.
3. It is easy to cope with this problem and a liquid for removing varnish, which does not damage and does not change the colors of the enamel, but, at the same time, quickly and easily dissolves sticky traces.
4. You can use WD-40, which is sold in almost any construction shop. For maximum cleaning efficiency, squirt the product onto the glue, wait a minute and wash the traces with a cotton cloth or cloth.
5. If the glue is fresh enough, then it is possible to tear the place of contamination with ordinary flour and wipe it with a soft cloth.
6. Especially complex stains can be removed with the help of specialized chemical compounds sold in hardware stores. Best of all, "Anti-glue" and cleansers for bituminous stains have proven.

Important! Not always the use of special compounds is rational, because a cleaning agent can have a rather large price and is sold in large vials, and you will need not more than a few drops of the active substance.

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Useful tips:

1. To avoid damaging the surface of the refrigerator, try the selected remedy in an inconspicuous area before cleaning.
2. Never clean the labels with toothbrushes, brushes or "hedgehogs".
3. If you use harsh aggressive substances, always wear gloves and open windows.
4. When buying special stain removal products, always read the instructions and strictly follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

We sincerely hope that the recommendations given by us will help you get rid of the boring stickers on the refrigerator door and return the original appliance to its original attractiveness and purity.