Topic: how to remove sticker residue and felt marker paint from cookware?

[goncalo]

Just as I was getting ready to start baptizing my new frying pans (heat some oil heat and wash before I use them tomorrow)

I got stuck trying to remove the sticker residue and marker written price which doesn't want to come off with warm/hot water. I would generally use ethanol for stickers and from my recollections as a child it's good for marker paint too, but I don't have any at home at the moment. I've left some lemon juice on top of both markers, as being an a natural acid, it may help somewhat. However, would you have any better recommendations around here?

Thanks

[DalPuri]

My old man uses lighter fuel for stamps.

[RubyDoo]

Always use 'er indoors' nail varnish remover for stubborn stuff like that.

[mr.mojorisin]

for the sticker reside (glue) - rub some vegetable oil on residue and it will wipe off with a damp cloth within the hour.
i always buy the same coffee and keep the jars for storage. I use this method for making sure jars are glue free.

[Kashmiri Bob]

Another vote for petrol lighter fuel.  Give it a good squirt and let it soak a while. That will shift it.

Rob 

[goncalo]

Thanks guys. I've rubbed a bit of salt on top of it and then added boiling water. I'm curious to see the results. I'll apply veggie oil afterwords (1hour or so from now).

As for acetone, I used to use it in the past too, mostly on cd-cover stickets, but being that a strong chemical, I wonder whether that could have any health impacts in future uses of the frying pans, or even any left-over smel/taste?

I also don't have lighter fuel (zippo oil, I presume?)  but I also found other recommendations on the internet with regards to it.

[Kashmiri Bob]

Acetone will remove most types of marker pen amd lighter fluid is very effective on adhesive glues. Should be fine after a good rinse. Give it a scub anyway to take off surface oxide common with new ally pans.  Just avoid alkaline (e.g, caustic soda) solutions, which are highly reactive with aluminium, and would dissolve your pan.
   
Rob       

[meggeth]

I had exactly the same problem last week! Tried, soap, scourer,  burning, but no - incredibly stubborn. Wife said try cillit bang - worked a treat! Made sure I give it a good clean after though.

[sp]

meths and a good rinse afterwards?

[Peripatetic Phil]

Loctite detach.