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Adhesive hooks are often not so easy to remove. Unsightly adhesive residue often remains on the wall or tiles. With a few simple tricks, you can remove the adhesive hooks without leaving any residue.
How to remove adhesive hooks correctly: tips and tricks
Adhesive hooks are practical for hanging towels or other items without having to drill holes. But if you want to remove the adhesive hook again, the dilemma usually starts: The hook is bombproof and when it finally comes off, it leaves behind an ugly adhesive residue.
- With heat you can get the adhesive hook off the wall or tiles more easily: For example, hold a hairdryer on it for a while to loosen the adhesive and make it easier for you to pull the hook off. Now you can carefully go under the hook with a spatula and remove it bit by bit.
- Note: Make sure that the hairdryer is not set too hot to avoid damaging sensitive surfaces. We recommend using a plastic spatula to avoid scratching.
- A simple wire can also help to get the towel hook off the wall. Go behind the adhesive hook with the wire and make movements as if you wanted to saw it off.
- If your adhesive hook is attached to a mirror, you can simply use a spatula made of plastic or silicone and go under the adhesive hook with the thin front side over a large area. This creates a lever with which you can remove the hook.
- If the hook is off but there is still some adhesive residue, carefully remove it with a little grease. But be careful: while cleaning tiles usually works without any problems, the situation is different with wallpapered walls. Stains can remain there.
- Dishwashing liquid or white spirit are also suitable household remedies for getting rid of adhesive residue. It is best to test beforehand in an area that is not easily visible to see if your wall can cope with it.
