Trial Purpose:
DIY test to remove the price sticker
Date Run:
04/14/2009Experiment 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.
