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How to Remove Stickers & Labels From Glass

Ashley Poskin
Ashley Poskin
Ashley traded the quiet life of a small town in a big house for the hustle and bustle of the Windy City. On any given day you might find her working on a freelance photo or blogging gig, wrangling her little darling, or walking Chuck the boxer.
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updated Dec 19, 2019
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Depending on your personality, peeling a label off could be the best or worst possible way to spend a half hour. If it’s your worst nightmare, we’ve got a great tip for you that will have your vessel sticker-free in just a few short minutes!

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What You Need: Hairdryer

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Turn your hairdryer to high heat and hold it over the sticker for about 45 seconds. After 45 seconds of direct heat, test a corner of the sticker and see if it peels away easily. If it doesn’t, continue the hairdryer treatment for another 45 seconds or so, and then start peeling off the sticker.

For large labels ,you might need to break it up into smaller sections, heating and then pulling up the label as you go.

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If by chance your label leaves any sticky residue behind, remove it with this simple trick.

Re-edited from an original post by Molly Anderson published on February 26, 2010.

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