Attention retailers: I hate you! un-du Adhesive Remover
Written: May 27 '04
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Pros: Removes price tags and a lot more. Price is right.
Cons: Unpleasant aroma, has a slick feel but evaporates quickly.
The Bottom Line: un-du Adhesive Remover removes so many adhesives at a modest cost. A must in my house now.
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| 4paws's Full Review: un-du Adhesive Remover |
I hate getting a new product home only to spend an hour or so trying to get those sticky labels off! No, I mean, I really hate it. What are they afraid of? Do they think that the “stick-um” has to last through a nuclear war or something? I’m sure some fool eons ago switched some tags in a store somewhere causing the retailers to complain about the ease with which it could be done. So, they probably hit up the manufacturers to produce a product that would keep that from ever happening again. So, as a result of the usual mind-numbing rush of the manufacturer zealot came up with a glue to use on the back of product price tags that could hold the two train cabooses together while the trains try to go in opposite directions.
I have ruined finishes on new pots, on furniture, and nearly every other thing that I didn’t make myself. The only thing from which the tag can be easily removed is on the inside of the trashcan. Who cares?
So, I went on a quest trying to find something or a system to remove such tags without destroying the thing I had just bought. I tried degreasers, soaps, scrapers, heat, soaking in hot water, using vegetable oil and all to no avail. Finally, one day I discovered un-du Adhesive Remover. I took it home. Of course, the first problem was how to get the tag off the un-du Adhesive Remover. No, kidding, I didn’t care about that tag, wouldn’t you know?
I did, however, have some custard dishes with the horrid price tag on the bottom. So, I got them out, lined them up like little soldiers and then read the directions to see how to use un-du
Directions
(from the bottle)
Squeeze several drops of the un-du solution into the attached tool. Use tool to apply solution and lift adhesive. Add drop as needed to work the solution underneath the sticker, label or tape. If residue remains, apply a few more drops of the solution and wipe using a clean tissue.
What that means is that the bottle of the un-du Adhesive Remover has a little scoop on the backside of the screw-off cap that resembles the air scoop on the hood of a “souped up” car. After you screw the cap off the bottle, you turn the bottle to a side and allow some of the solution to drip out into the scoop. The scoop works much like a spatula to allow you to spread the solution all over the horrid little tag. Then you use the edge of the scoop to pry the tag/label upward and it comes up quite easily. I have not yet found a tag it wouldn’t work with, so far. I am so happy. You don’t have to be too concerned about getting too much solution out. The solution dries quite rapidly.
So, I worked on those little custard bowls and easily removed all the tags. In fact, every so often, the tags almost floated on the solution and came right up. Since that time, I have found several other uses for this magic potion.
Use On:
(from the bottle)
Paper, glass, plastic, walls, most clothing, finished leather, vinyl, upholster, carpet, wood furniture and metal. May harm unfinished leather or suede.
To Remove:
(from the bottle)
Price tags, kids’stickers, name tags, bumper stickers, invisible tape, masking tape, duct tape, self-sticking labels and more!
This product has become popular with scrapbookers. You can remove stickers from their mounting if it isn’t quite where you want it and it still has it’s sticky on it. Therefore, you only have to pick it up and move it. I have removed stamps from envelopes that I made an error on and saved the stamp. I had some family photos that had been in an old album for so long, they were impossible to remove without damaging them. Not with un-du Adhesive Remover. I was able to remove all those photos without harming them. I have removed gum from my carpet; some strange “stuff” that I don’t think I ever want to know what was off my upholstered sofa. Thankfully, I was able to remove an unwanted and unappreciated bumper sticker from my car bumper. It was simple to remove all traces of spilled candle wax on a piece of wood furniture that I was afraid was permanently marred.
To Remove:
(from the bottle)
Price tags, kids’stickers, name tags, bumper stickers, invisible tape, masking tape, duct tape, self-sticking labels and more!
Scrapbook.com/
Have you found yourself in a "sticky situation" with a sticker attached in the wrong place on your scrapbook layout? Let this unique solution, with it’s own handy applicator; assist you in quickly removing stickers and adhesives from just about anything.
Safely and instantly remove oil-based labels Safe to use on glass, plastic, painted walls, paper, and more Unique applicator delivers remover beneath the surface of the label onto the adhesive and safely lifts it away Built-in scraper assists in quick and easy removal Temporarily restores adhesive for re-use by neutralizing the adhesive and quickly evaporating Works on contact with no lingering odors or oily residue Perfect for all of your scrapbooking adhesive-removal needs
(Note: We recommend testing Un-Du on an un-seen area of your layout before using it on any visible area.)
I copied the above from Scrapbook.com because so many people are deeply into scrapbooking and while I am not yet, I suspect I’m going to be soon as this is one of the few crafts my daughter enjoys. So, I wanted to provide that information although I am not currently knowledgeable in that area.
Cautions:
Keep away from heat, sparks and flames. Do not swallow or inhale. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Seek prompt medical attention. Contains heptane.
Following is MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Information.
Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapors irritates the respiratory tract. May produce light headedness, dizziness, muscle incoordination, loss of appetite and nausea. Higher concentrations can produce central nervous system depression, narcosis, and unconsciousness.
Ingestion:
May produce abdominal pain, nausea. Aspiration into lungs can produce severe lung damage and is a medical emergency. Other symptoms expected to parallel inhalation.
Skin Contact:
May cause mild irritation, redness, pain.
Eye Contact:
Vapors may irritate the eyes. Splashes may produce redness, pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce irritation and dermatitis.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or impaired pulmonary function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.
Final Thoughts
I found this product not only to have a very specific use for which I was looking, but is versatile enough to perform even more tasks. The price is quite reasonable considering how long it lasts and it’s many uses. I purchased a 4 fluid ounce bottle for $7.99 several years ago and I still have half a bottle. I am so grateful to the manufacturers who provided this product and removed one of my petty annoyances from my life. I’m surprised it hasn’t come out in Orange scent yet.
Recommended:
Yes
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