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How do you clean old labels

Michael55Michael55 Posts: 3
in Problem solving

how do you clean permanant marker off old labels

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  • Andy19Andy19 Posts: 671

    Nail varnish remover does the job.

  • TootlesTootles Posts: 1,469

    I use lot soapy water and a Brillo pad. It's a job I quite like doing oddly!

  • Michael55Michael55 Posts: 3

    Thanks for that idea Andy 19 I will give it a go 

  • Wonky LegsWonky Legs Posts: 22
    IPA or lighter fluid will also work.
  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,697

    Soap and a plastic scourer.

  • DaisydayDaisyday Posts: 373

    I use pencil on my plastic markers. It usually lasts the season and then is easily rubbed off with an eraser.

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    fine sandpaper works too.

    Devon.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Sandpaper for me too image

    but I agree with you Pauline - my local Asda sells them for buttons - and I get a discount too...image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • nibbsnibbs Posts: 16

    cif and a pot scourer.

     

  • Katherine WKatherine W Posts: 410

    alcohol... not the fine one for drinking, the chmical one for claning and starting fires image

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