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Trial Number 488

Trial Purpose:

DIY test to remove the price sticker

Date Run:

04/14/2009

Experiment Procedure:

Basic cleaning performance testing was conducted using ASTM G122 as the bases for cleaning. 

Cleaning recipes were applied to wiping device (paper towel, cloth towel, sponge) and then wiped on the ceramic tableware to remove the price stickers. Cleaning was evaluated based on visual observations.

Trial Results:

Cleaner Time (min) Observations Outcome
Water cold 3 Rub with paper towel Not good
Water warm 2.5 Rub with paper towel Not good
Water warm 1.6 Rug with sponge Good
Peanut butter 6 Rub with paper towel Not good
Peanut butter >6 Rub with cloth Not good
DIY Formula 7 1.25 Rub with paper towel Good
DIY Formula 7 1.5 Rub with paper towel Good
DIY Formula 11 2.33 Rub with paper towel Okay
Fantasticao AP 1.83 Rub with paper towel Okay
Hand Soap 4.78 Rub with paper towel Not good
Finger 4.17 Scratch with fingernail Okay

Success Rating:

Preliminary compatibility tests on substrate coupons encouraging for at least one cleaning chemistry. More in-depth laboratory testing necessary.

Conclusion:

Two of the DIY formulations, 7 and 11, were effective at removing the adhesive sticker along with warm water when used with a sponge. Two products, DIY formulation 17 and Fantastico, had some success. Peanut butter was not effective along with hand soap and cold water.

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