ᐅ KALLAX unit in the children's room rented out to a subtenant has been covered with stickers – how can they be removed?
Created on: 31 Jan 2016 08:37
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hannesmar
Hello everyone,
I have a KALLAX shelf from IKEA in the children's room, where a little tenant has stuck colorful stickers on several walls of it. Now I’m wondering: What’s the best way to remove these stickers without damaging the surface of the shelf?
Some of the stickers are quite old and have stuck really well, so I’m a bit worried that peeling them off might leave residue or make the surface dull or damaged.
Has anyone had experience with such stickers on KALLAX (or similar smooth surfaces)? Are there specific products, tools, or tricks that work well and protect the surface? I’d prefer not to use harsh solvents right away before knowing what’s most suitable.
I look forward to your tips and advice!
I have a KALLAX shelf from IKEA in the children's room, where a little tenant has stuck colorful stickers on several walls of it. Now I’m wondering: What’s the best way to remove these stickers without damaging the surface of the shelf?
Some of the stickers are quite old and have stuck really well, so I’m a bit worried that peeling them off might leave residue or make the surface dull or damaged.
Has anyone had experience with such stickers on KALLAX (or similar smooth surfaces)? Are there specific products, tools, or tricks that work well and protect the surface? I’d prefer not to use harsh solvents right away before knowing what’s most suitable.
I look forward to your tips and advice!
Noahlu schrieb:
Apply isopropyl alcohol (70%) to a lint-free cloth and gently rub it over the stainDue to the material characteristics of the KALLAX shelving unit, isopropyl alcohol is actually one of the few suitable cleaning substances that does not damage the plastic.
This is because of the melamine resin coating, which is mechanically durable and chemically relatively inert. Nevertheless, I recommend not applying the treatment over large areas and keeping contact time short to avoid possible surface dulling.
For removing stickers, plastic scrapers are also useful, as they pose less risk of peeling or damaging the surface compared to metal tools.
Alternatively, special adhesive removers can be used—these should explicitly be labeled safe for plastic surfaces, as otherwise the finish may be affected.
I can confirm the suggestion to test the treatment on an inconspicuous spot before applying it to the main surface to ensure compatibility.
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