Hello everyone,
I have a small problem: I have adhesive residue on the wooden surfaces of my IKEA Malm drawers, probably from stickers or labels I removed, but unfortunately the glue wouldn’t come off completely. Now I’m looking for a way to gently remove this adhesive residue from the drawers without damaging or ruining the surface.
It is important to me to avoid harsh chemicals or only use those that won’t harm the paint or veneer. Does anyone have experience or tips on which products or home remedies work well? Ideally with detailed instructions or even warnings about what definitely should not be done?
Thanks in advance!
I have a small problem: I have adhesive residue on the wooden surfaces of my IKEA Malm drawers, probably from stickers or labels I removed, but unfortunately the glue wouldn’t come off completely. Now I’m looking for a way to gently remove this adhesive residue from the drawers without damaging or ruining the surface.
It is important to me to avoid harsh chemicals or only use those that won’t harm the paint or veneer. Does anyone have experience or tips on which products or home remedies work well? Ideally with detailed instructions or even warnings about what definitely should not be done?
Thanks in advance!
KAULIS schrieb:
Acidic or aggressive solvents (acetone, turpentine) should definitely be avoided, as they permanently damage the surface and the finish.Absolutely correct. Malm drawers are coated with a thin layer of melamine foil or lacquer. This layer is relatively scratch-resistant but chemically sensitive.
One more tip for everyone: If you use isopropanol to remove adhesive, make sure to test it on products from different manufacturers. Sometimes the coatings cure differently and react differently. Also, isopropanol can slightly dull the surface if used incorrectly.
If you’re wondering how long to let the isopropanol sit: never longer than 2-3 minutes, then wipe it off immediately.
The step with oil, as I suggested, can be done beforehand; it is also very gentle. For stubborn adhesive residues, adding a few drops of dish soap to the oil can help dissolve the combination more effectively.
One last question: Are the drawers white or another color? On white surfaces, dull spots or streaks show up more easily, so extra caution is needed.
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