How to Remove Velcro Adhesive?

Velcro was invented back in 1948, and it changed the world once the patent was approved in 1955.

Everyone knows this hook and loop material where the hook side connects to the loop side. It’s tough and strong and can hold a considerable amount of force.

In use, we often see it sewn in place, or it is glued onto hard surfaces. Once you want to remove this, you can find that is a challenge in itself, so here we look at ways to do this.

This guide’s content is geared to removing Velcro that is stuck, and by the end, you’ll know the best ways to remove Velcro from a hard surface. (Learn How to Remove Sticky Residue From Wood)

Does Vinegar Remove Adhesive?

When you dilute some white vinegar with a little water, it can be used to remove sticker residue. All you need to do is soak a clean white cloth in your vinegar solution and place it on the area containing the residue.

Leave it for several minutes to soak in, and then you’ll see the residue is not as sticky as it was as you peel it off.

What Dissolves Sticky Adhesive?

It always happens that when you peel any product label off or have glued something, you’re left with glue or adhesive residue on the surface.

You may think you can scrape the adhesives off with a knife, yet you can damage the surface.

Here’s some methods you can use to dissolve and remove any remaining adhesive using products you have around the home.

First, try to get the residue off by rolling the adhesive into balls. If removing tape residue from clothes, don’t wash or dry them until the stickiness has gone. Residue stains are hard to remove after a drying cycle. (Learn How to Get Sticker Residue Off Plastic)

With all these methods, make sure to test an area in case you cause other damage. Depending on how much residue there is, one of these should work for removing adhesive residue from surfaces or clothing.

Plastic Scrapers:

A metal blade can scratch many surfaces, yet a plastic scraper, plastic knife or old gift card can be used to scrape the adhesive from many surfaces with no worry of scratches.

Hot Water:

1. Add a few drops of liquid dish detergent in a sink of hot water and immerse the item.
2. Leave in the water until the residue softens.
3. Scrape the residue using a plastic scraper or your fingers.
4. Note: Cold water doesn’t remove sticker residue as well as hot water.

Heat Gun:

One of the best ways to remove sticker residue is to use a hairdryer.

1. Turn it on and heat up the sticker residue.
2. Scrape to remove.

Rubbing Alcohol (or vodka):

Suppose you want to know how to get sticker residue off plastic, wood, or glass. Rubbing alcohol or Vodka as a substitute can work.

1. Wet a paper towel or clean rag with rubbing alcohol
2. Rub the residue to remove it.

WD-40:

WD-40 has lots of uses, and removing sticker residue is one of them.

1. Spray the solution on the sticker spot and let it sit.
2. Use a clean rag to wipe it away.

Oil-Based Products

1. Apply cooking oil or mineral oil to sticker residue.
2. After a while, it loosens the grip of the adhesive.
3. Scrape away the remainder with your fingers, a plastic scraper and wipe away the oil.

How do you remove industrial strength Velcro?

Here is the best method of how to get rid of industrial-strength hook and loop Velcro strips.

Step 1: Peel one corner of your Velcro strip using a plastic knife.

Step 2: Apply a citrus-based adhesive remover under the peeled corner of the Velcro strip.

Step 3: Push the remover deep in the peeling edge of your Velcro with your knife.

Step 4: Take a pair of pliers and grip the peeling corner. Pull it away from the surface.

Step 5: Apply more adhesive remover to the peeling edge with your knife while you pull the Velcro strip.

Step 6: The aim is to dissolve the adhesive, so the bond weakens between the Velcro fabric and surface.

Step 7: Repeat until you have finished removing Velcro.

Step 8: After you remove the Velcro, wipe the area with a clean cloth.

How Do You Remove Self-adhesive from Velcro?

Things You’ll Need

• Adhesive remover product called Goo Gone
• Knife
• Dishwashing liquid or mild cleaner
• Sponge and water

1. Pull the corner of the Velcro up best as you can.
2. Slide a knife beneath the sticky self-adhesive and try to add some drops of Goo Gone or another adhesive remover (can use acetone as a solvent).
3. Velcro recommend a citrus-based adhesive remover. Don’t use a certain adhesive remover, such as Goo Gone on leather, satin, suede or sensitive fabrics.
4. Wiggle your knife as you pull the Velcro upward.
5. After a while, you should peel the Velcro strips from the object.
6. Rub Goo Gone or another suitable Velcro adhesive remover on the remaining adhesive to dissolve the glue.
7. Remove the Velcro adhesive with a clean cloth.

How to Make Velcro Stick Again?

If the reason for removing Velcro is that it no longer sticks, you can save yourself some trouble as it is possible to rejuvenate Velcro’s sticking power.

How to get Velcro to stick again is far easier than you may imagine, and all you need is an old toothbrush. (Learn How to Remove Nail Glue From Skin)

If your hook and loop fasteners are loose, lay them on a flat surface. If they are on a wall or hard surface, you can do this as they are in position.

Brush the Velcro strips with short hard strokes to plump up the loops, hooks and remove any debris.