This is the best option. It’s very unlikely it’ll affect the backpack, it degrades the adhesive, and then evaporates. Pull it off when it’s still wet. If there’s still residue after the label is off, use a paper towel with alcohol on it to rub off the rest. Might take a few passes.
(What’s weird is the Walmart stickers like this I’ve received have post-it note type adhesive, not permanent adhesive.)
Bummer. When this kinda thing happens to me I just accept the fate the universe has delivered me, and pick off the sticker for like 45 minutes while watching an episode or something.
No other removal method has proven reliably non-damaging.
Goo-gone is petroleum based and will likely dissolve/damage the plasticky material the backpack is made of unfortunately. Natural oil + warm damp washcloth followed by a hair dryer (on low) would be a better bet though
It could be worse. I've seen someone buying a big LEGO set for several hundred dollars, and they just slapped an address sticker on the box and sent it off. Not only that the sticker ruined the box, but the postal disservice ruined it even further.
Only at a concentration of 90% or higher and over a sustained period of time. 70% iso (the most common you find for sale) won't hurt the backpack just cleaning off the sticker.
almost certainly both will damage print. something like lighter fluid (or hexane) won't, but it should loosen glue. trying to dislodge sticker with a razor sometimes works even better
some people suggest vegetable oil, but then you're left with oily fabric
If you're okay with supporting the Waltons, their community-destroying business model, and the half a trillion dollars they're hoarding, you've already forfeited the moral high ground and should probably not criticize...
Why would your grocery options matter here? You told someone to go to a Walmart to shop, but they placed an online order. They have way more options than nearby brick and mortar stores.
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JasonDJ@lemmy.zip · 28 pts · 21d
Lighter fluid works well for taking care of that.
Just pour it on the Walmart and light a match.
SatansMaggotyCumFart@piefed.world · 19 pts · 21d
I hate when people repost Reddit/Facebook pictures with the original captions.
That’s beyond mildly infuriating.
ruuster13@lemmy.zip · 15 pts · 21d
daggermoon@piefed.world · 1 pts · 20d
How did you know?
Axolotl_cpp@feddit.it · 1 pts · 13d
The either already saw the post or reverse image search
Antagnostic@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 21d
Rip. Might try wetting it with mineral oil for 5 to 15 minutes. Might loosen the adhesive.
Bumrocky@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 21d
Swabbing with rubbing alcohol also helps with adhesive but test it first to be sure it doesn't also dissolve the ink on the picture on the backpack
eurodyne@piefed.world · 4 pts · 21d
On another surface or material? Maybe. On a Walmart backpack? I wouldn’t even risk it.
Zachariah@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 21d
This is the best option. It’s very unlikely it’ll affect the backpack, it degrades the adhesive, and then evaporates. Pull it off when it’s still wet. If there’s still residue after the label is off, use a paper towel with alcohol on it to rub off the rest. Might take a few passes.
(What’s weird is the Walmart stickers like this I’ve received have post-it note type adhesive, not permanent adhesive.)
tophneal@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 21d
Citrus oil cleaners like Murphy will do the same thing, as an alternative option
ickplant@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 21d
Just use Goo Gone.
Jax@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 21d
The one good thing I took from my time working at Gamestop.
crusa187@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 21d
Olive oil can also help to dissolve glues or tape
tonyn@lemmy.ml · 9 pts · 21d
Heat and humidity if the other suggestions don't help. Walmart is the worst, and I hate stickers on my stuff, so double infuriating ...
pulsewidth@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 21d
Bummer. When this kinda thing happens to me I just accept the fate the universe has delivered me, and pick off the sticker for like 45 minutes while watching an episode or something.
No other removal method has proven reliably non-damaging.
Magister@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 21d
Goo-Gone ? hair dryer?
Broadfern@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 21d
Goo-gone is petroleum based and will likely dissolve/damage the plasticky material the backpack is made of unfortunately. Natural oil + warm damp washcloth followed by a hair dryer (on low) would be a better bet though
Treczoks@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 21d
It could be worse. I've seen someone buying a big LEGO set for several hundred dollars, and they just slapped an address sticker on the box and sent it off. Not only that the sticker ruined the box, but the postal disservice ruined it even further.
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 21d
https://ppcbest.com/solv-it-tar-goo-remover/
This has always been my go to
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 0 pts · 21d
Nail polish remover or even some isopropyl usually works, too. Both dissolve typical adhesives and cost significantly less.
Thorry@feddit.org · 6 pts · 21d
Those would definitely dissolve the plastic backpack as well....
Kolanaki@pawb.social · -1 pts · 21d
Only at a concentration of 90% or higher and over a sustained period of time. 70% iso (the most common you find for sale) won't hurt the backpack just cleaning off the sticker.
Thorry@feddit.org · 5 pts · 21d
My experience with cheap ass prints like this is different, the ink runs like crazy if you're not very careful with it.
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 21d
They aren't generally safe for plastics either.
tal@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 21d
fullsquare@awful.systems · 0 pts · 21d
almost certainly both will damage print. something like lighter fluid (or hexane) won't, but it should loosen glue. trying to dislodge sticker with a razor sometimes works even better
some people suggest vegetable oil, but then you're left with oily fabric
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 2 pts · 21d
It doesn't look like the spot where the sticker is, is even fabric. Just straight plastic.
fullsquare@awful.systems · 0 pts · 21d
i'd still try hydrocarbon solvent first, because it's least likely to damage it
grue@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 21d
Exchange it until you get one that isn't destroyed by improper packaging.
littleomid@feddit.org · 3 pts · 21d
This comment thread is driving me nuts. Don’t repair the new thing you just bought, just send it back and get a new one.
Tiritibambix@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 20d
Don't complain about buying crap from greedy capitalists
DanceMomsSavedMe@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 19d
You got a link that isn't from greedy capitalists for a Minecraft backpack that your kid wants?
That's what the fuck I thought.
Tiritibambix@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 19d
My kids received a proper education. They don't want that crap.
DanceMomsSavedMe@lemmy.zip · 0 pts · 19d
Haha so your kids must not like video games?
Ok. Got a link for mine and the few million other kids?
Yeah. Didn't fucking think so.
sanitation@lemmy.today · -1 pts · 20d
Oh ya? Where u gonna buy shit?
Everything is made in China nowadays. Amazon Walmart all fucking the same
Tiritibambix@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 19d
So just don't buy this shit man. Jeez stop complaining if you're willing to give them your money so much
Funkt4st1c@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 21d
95% plastic backpack and they cant use a plastic based sticker. Oof.
cupcakezealot@piefed.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 21d
poccalyps@sh.itjust.works · -4 pts · 21d
Maybe walk into the store yourself instead of contributing to the waves of Walmart employees paying those big shopper carts around?
Janx@piefed.social · 2 pts · 21d
If you're okay with supporting the Waltons, their community-destroying business model, and the half a trillion dollars they're hoarding, you've already forfeited the moral high ground and should probably not criticize...
poccalyps@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 19d
Cool story bro. There are no grocery alternatives here.
Janx@piefed.social · 1 pts · 19d
Why would your grocery options matter here? You told someone to go to a Walmart to shop, but they placed an online order. They have way more options than nearby brick and mortar stores.