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The Ultimate Guide: 3 Simple Steps to Remove Stubborn Sticker Residue from Your New Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

Introducing the ultimate guide to removing those pesky product information and price tags from your household items! Say goodbye to unsightly sticker residue on your pots, pans, and kitchen utensils. With our simple and effective methods, you'll be able to effortlessly remove those stubborn adhesive marks and restore your belongings to their original glory. Join us as we explore the top 3 ways to eliminate sticker glue stains from your stainless steel cookware. Get ready to bid farewell to those annoying tags and hello to a clean and pristine kitchen!

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22 December, 2024

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Stainless steel is a commonly used material in kitchen appliances. Despite being called stainless steel, this material can still rust over time. However, we cannot deny its advantages, which include fingerprint resistance and ease of cleaning compared to other materials.

However, when there is an adhesive residue on stainless steel, if you do not know how to handle it properly, it is easy to damage the surface of these items. So, let’s try these three methods to remove adhesive residues, especially sticker marks, on stainless steel cookware when they are new.

1Use oil for friction

To remove sticker marks, you can use oil to rub on the surface with the following steps:

Step 1: Remove the sticker by hand.

Before applying oil to the adhesive residue, use your hands to remove as much of the sticker as possible until nothing else comes off.

When removing the sticker, avoid spreading the adhesive (glue) on the back of the sticker.

Step 2: Depending on the shape of the item with the sticker, when applying oil to the adhesive area, try not to let the oil spill out too much.

Image of oil being applied to adhesive residue

Step 3: Use a soft cloth to absorb a small amount of olive oil or any cooking oil, and use it to rub the adhesive surface.

You can apply or spray oil directly onto the sticker and wait for about 3 minutes before rubbing it with a clean cloth.
The time it takes for the oil to absorb depends on the size of the sticker and the strength of the glue, so you can wait 3 minutes or longer, or shorter, depending on your judgment.

Image of oil being absorbed by the adhesive residue

Step 4: Use an oil-absorbent cloth to wipe away the glue on the surface, as it will remove the sticker and pull off the adhesive residue.

Note: If the surface of the item has a polished finish, be careful when removing the sticker with oil to avoid damaging the polished finish.

Image of polished finish on stainless steel cookware

If there is still adhesive residue on the surface of the item, repeat the above steps.

Step 5: Use a cloth to wipe the entire surface of the material. The oil will help you remove fingerprints and other dirt easily.

Image of wiping the entire surface with a cloth

2Use coconut oil and heat

Using coconut oil and heat is another way to help you remove the adhesive residue of stickers from products:

Step 1: Use a flame to heat the sticker.

You can use a flame to heat the sticker for about 30 seconds to heat the entire area where the sticker is attached. Don’t worry if you see black marks appear on the surface, as long as you don’t hold the flame in one place for too long.

You can use a lighter, candle, or match to create a flame.

Image of using a flame to heat the sticker

Step 2: Remove the sticker.

After heating the sticker with the flame, the adhesive will melt and burn. At this point, you can peel off the sticker with your finger without much difficulty. If it feels hard to remove, heat it again.

Image of removing the sticker after heating

Step 3: Clean the remaining residue with coconut oil.

You only need a few drops of coconut oil, spread it on the remaining adhesive with your finger. Then, you can use tissue paper or a soft cloth to wipe it off.

Coconut oil will also help remove black marks caused by the flame during the heating process.

Image of using coconut oil to clean the remaining residue

3Use alcohol

Additionally, you can use alcohol to remove sticker residue from cookware and other kitchen appliances as follows:

Step 1: Use a tissue paper soaked in alcohol and place it on the sticker.

When the alcohol transfers from the tissue to the sticker, it will start to dissolve the adhesive within a few minutes.

Step 2: Use the tissue to rub the sticker

After allowing the alcohol to loosen most of the adhesive, use the tissue to rub vigorously to help remove the adhesive quickly.

Image of rubbing the sticker with tissue paper

Step 3: Use your fingers to scrape off any remaining adhesive

Finally, use your fingers to remove any remaining adhesive residue. The alcohol will quickly remove the adhesive without damaging the shine or causing scratches on the cookware.

Image of using fingers to remove remaining adhesive residue

Proceed to polish the stainless steel or other non-stick cookware after removing the sticker:

Soak a corner of a soft cloth with vinegar and use it to wipe the surface of the item to remove oil residue (after performing the above methods).
Then, use a clean cloth soaked in warm water to wipe the entire surface again. If you use a cloth soaked in oil and vinegar after performing the above step, make sure to rinse the cloth thoroughly with water.
Finally, use a dry cloth to wipe the entire cookware.