Method 1: Grease
1, try to tear off the sticker. Before oiling, tear off all the parts that can be torn off before the sticker is dry. Grasp the edge of the sticker with your fingers and lift it slowly and evenly. Repeat until there are no more stickers to tear off. If the sticker is torn, grab another corner and continue to lift it up.
2. Spread the newspaper in the work area. It is not possible to spread newspapers in all cases, for example, it is impossible to spread newspapers by handling the stickers on the refrigerator. However, if you want to work on a desk or counter, you'd better spread a newspaper to prevent oil drops from polluting the surface.
3. Try to lay the stainless steel kitchenware flat in the work area. This will prevent oil droplets from falling off. Be careful when laying the kitchen utensils flat. If it is a small household appliance such as a toaster, don't put the protruding side down, otherwise it will be unbalanced, and the sticker will be staggered when it starts to be uncovered, resulting in oil droplets on the table.
4. Soak one corner of the soft cloth in mineral oil, baby oil or olive oil. Don't soak the whole cloth in oil, just dip it a little to wipe it off. You can use cloth or paper towels. If you use paper towels, fold them several times first to ensure good oil absorption.
5. Rub or spray the oil on the sticker and set it aside. Make sure to cover the whole sticker, especially let the oil penetrate to the most sticky edge. Let it stand for a few minutes, but not more than 5 minutes. The exact time depends on the size and stickiness of the sticker. Try to use Pam and other brands of oil spray stickers.
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Michelle driscoll, Master of Public Health.
Michelle Driscoll, the founder of Mulberry Maids, is the owner of Mulberry Maids Cleaning Company in North Colorado, USA. Driscoll received his master's degree in public health from Colorado School of Public Health on 20 16.
Michelle driscoll, Master of Public Health.
Founder of Mulberry Maid
This method is most suitable for painted metal surfaces. Depending on the type of paint used or the fragility of the metal, be extra careful when touching the metal surface. To be on the safe side, it is best to leave the oil on the sticker for a long time. Acetone or commercial glue remover can remove some paint.
6. Wipe the adhesive on the surface with a tarpaulin. Oil seeping into the sticker will separate the sticker from the adhesive. You should be able to wipe off the sticker now. Wipe along the "grain" on stainless steel to avoid damaging the surface coating. To find the texture, hold the kitchen utensils to the light. You should be able to see flashing straight lines or horizontal lines. Wipe along these lines.
7. If there is adhesive residue, apply a layer of oil. Wait for 5 minutes and wipe with a tarpaulin. Usually, only stickers with particularly strong adhesion need to repeat this step.
8. Wipe the entire stainless steel surface with a cloth stained with oil. Oil stains can easily remove fingerprints and other traces. It will be easier to rub along the texture.
Method 2: Use coconut oil at high temperature.
1, heat the sticker with an open flame. If the kitchenware is light, you can hold it above an open flame and aim the sticker at the heat source. If the kitchenware is too heavy to lift easily, hold it over the sticker with an open flame for 30 seconds to make the whole sticker heated evenly. You can use a lighter, candle or match as an open flame.
Don't worry too much about the surface blackening of kitchen utensils after being baked by fire. As long as you don't bake in the same place for too long, you should be able to clean these parts easily.
2. Tear off the sticker. After baking the sticker with an open flame, the glue should have melted and burnt. You can easily tear off the label with your fingers now. If it is not torn off, you may need to heat the sticker again.
3. Wipe off the remaining stickers with coconut oil. Rub a few drops of coconut oil on the remaining sticker with your finger. Then wipe off the stuck sticker with a paper towel or soft cloth. It should come off easily. You can also use coconut oil to clean the blackened parts.
Method 3: Use alcohol.
1. Dip a tissue in alcohol and stick a sticker on it. The external alcohol on the paper towel will transfer to the sticker and start to dissolve the adhesive. The whole process only takes a few minutes.
2. Wipe off the sticker with a tissue. After the alcohol acts, most of the adhesive should have dissolved. The label should come off easily. Most stickers can be wiped off with paper towels.
3. Scrape off the residual adhesive with nails. Be sure to scrape along the texture of stainless steel, otherwise the surface of kitchen utensils will lose its luster and even be scratched. Since alcohol has been used before, the remaining stickers should be easy to scrape off.
Method 4: Clean and polish stainless steel kitchenware.
1, dip one corner of soft cloth in vinegar, and then wipe the surface of kitchen utensils. Be sure to wipe the whole surface to remove the previously used oil. Distilled white vinegar is very helpful for cleaning and polishing stainless steel.
2. Wipe the surface with a cloth soaked in warm water. Immerse the whole cloth in warm water. Water can remove residual oil or vinegar. Friction along the grain of stainless steel.
3. Wipe the whole surface with a dry cloth. Don't leave any water drops on the surface of stainless steel, otherwise a watermark will be formed.
Clean stainless steel frequently to prevent it from blackening or corroding due to dirt, salt or acidic food.
Make sure that the stainless steel is dry, so as to avoid minerals leaving dirt or traces on the surface.
You can use WD-40 lubricant instead of cooking oil and wipe off the remaining stickers.
Use oven cleaner. It is especially effective in removing the residue on the metal surface, which can make the surface cleaner than before.
Warning not to wipe the stainless steel surface with steel wool or rough sponge.
Do not use corrosive solutions to clean stainless steel surfaces, such as benzene-containing detergents or bleaches.