How to remove glue from mirror?

People often use some glue and various kinds of tapes in their daily lives, such as the well-known double-sided tape, transparent tape, etc. These glues and tapes have relatively strong adhesion. If you accidentally get glue on the mirror, it will leave obvious marks on the mirror, which will greatly affect the use of the mirror. So what are some ways to quickly remove the glue on the mirror?

How to remove glue from mirror?

Use an eraser

Principle: Rely on the eraser to fuse the adhesive of the sticker.

Method: Use an eraser to wipe continuously. At first, the place with glue will turn black, but after rubbing for a long time, the glue will slowly fall off.

Advantages: easy to operate, quick results Disadvantages: average results.

Use a hair dryer

Principle: Rely on heat to remove the adhesive.

Method: Use the hot air setting of a hair dryer, and blow hot air directly at a distance of about 10 cm from the sticker; after blowing for a while, slowly peel off the sticker while blowing.

Advantages: easy to operate, good effect, quick results.

Disadvantages: Not suitable for soft plastics that are not heat-resistant, high temperature can easily cause objects to deform.

Use vinegar

Principle: Similarity compatibility principle.

Method: Dip a dry dishcloth in white vinegar or table vinegar and completely cover the labeled area to soak it completely. After soaking for 15-20 minutes, use a dishcloth to gradually wipe along the edge of the sticker, and finally soak it in clean water for a while.

Advantages: Suitable for self-adhesive labels on tableware such as bowls and chopsticks, non-toxic and harmless.

Disadvantages: The cleaning effect is slightly inferior.

Use cooking oil

Principle: Similarity compatibility principle.

Method: Apply cooking oil evenly on the place where the label is to be pasted. After 3 to 5 minutes, you can slowly tear off the label from one corner with your hands. This way, no label marks will be left.

Advantages: Good cleaning effect on hard objects such as glass and stainless steel.

Disadvantages: Not very effective in removing stickers from other objects.

Use lemon juice

Principle: Similarity compatibility principle.

Method: Squeeze lemon juice onto your hands that are stained with stickers and rub them repeatedly to remove the sticker marks.

Advantages: Suitable for removing stickers stuck on your hands without causing any harm to your skin.

Disadvantages: Not very effective in removing stickers from other objects.

Use alcohol

Principle: Similarity compatibility principle.

Method: Use a rag soaked in alcohol to completely wet the area with the self-adhesive label, wait for a while, and slowly wipe it from the edge of the self-adhesive label to the middle with the rag soaked in alcohol until all the self-adhesive labels are removed.

Advantages: Good cleaning effect on hard objects such as glass and stainless steel.

Disadvantages: Alcohol is not easy to obtain and it can cause some damage to the skin of the hands.

Use essential oil

Principle: Similarity compatibility principle.

Method: Soak the area with adhesive tape completely with medicated oil, and wipe it off vigorously with a dry cloth after 15 minutes. If the dirt is difficult to remove, you can extend the soaking time of the medicated oil, and then rub it hard until it is clean.

Advantages: It will not cause damage to almost all items, especially printed and painted surfaces.

Disadvantages: Decontamination takes a little longer.