How to Get Adhesive Strips Off of Bathtubs
Adhesive strips from stickers or bathtub installation bond tightly to surfaces. Whether a fiberglass or porcelain bathtub, the stickers may not budge with an application of ordinary soap and water. While slippery, the soap does not contain a dissolving action for the glue. Adhesive removers soften the sticky components in the glue, allowing it to release its grasp on the tub for a quick removal process.
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Lift one end of an adhesive strip by picking it loose with a fingernail or plastic scraper. Work around the strip loosening all the edges. Repeat for all adhesive strips.
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Spray an adhesive remover under the lifted edges of the strips and over the top. Allow the remover to work on the strips for 30 minutes.
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Grab one end of a strip and slowly pull it up. Push under the strip with your fingernail or the scraper as you pull the strip away from the bathtub. Repeat for all adhesive strips.
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Spray adhesive remover on any adhesive remaining on the tub. Allow it to sit on the surface for 10 minutes. Scrub the adhesive with a wet nylon scrubber. Rinse the adhesive particles and remover down the bathtub drain. Dry the bathtub with a clean towel.
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