How to remove sticky labels and old price tags

Step by step

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   Step 1: Warm it up

   Warm the label with a hair dryer for 30 seconds and peel it back slowly with a fingernail or plastic scraper. Most labels come off cleanly this way.

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   Step 2: Glass and china

   Rub the leftover glue with eucalyptus oil on a cloth, or a paste of cooking oil and baking soda, then wash in soapy water.

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   Step 3: Books and paper

   Warm the sticker and peel very slowly at a low angle. Rub any residue gently with a soft eraser. Don't use oil on paper, it leaves a stain.

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   Step 4: Timber

   Warm and peel, then a little eucalyptus oil on a cloth for any glue. Wax afterwards to restore the shine.

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   Step 5: Keep historic labels

   Old shop, maker's and exhibition labels add history and value. Leave those on.