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42 of 43 found the following review helpful:
 works well, does what claims.... just a trifle expensive for 'tape' Apr 13, 2009
By Jennifer Hanson
"buyer"
I expected to be disappointed with these, as reviews are SO varied. I was quite happy overall with their use, though. for just about ANY wine bottle using paper-y labels, this is 'the ticket' to go with to remove the labels nicely.
In all, once you get used to it, it really takes VERY little time to do, despite these long explanations. I am pleased with their ability to remove a bunch of types of labels (albeit not all), I simply think $1/sheet is a trifle lot to pay for what amounts to a large piece of tape.
My method for using these label removers:
Basically, just follow the directions IN the labels package.
1. placer sticker across label from one side to the other, carefully and slowly to get it as flat as possible. as the directions state, leave at least a 1/4" border (i tend to leave more if possible on all edges)
2. use back of large spoon to push out any airbubbles AND to get it to adhere as tightly as possible to the actual label. (pay special attention to the sides and corners of the label, and rub with the spoon until you're certain EVERY portion has been secured).
3. Wait.... it says you can wait only 2 minutes, but I prefer to wait at least 2 hours, and sometimes overnight for those labels i REALLY want to be sure I can peel off without a glitch. I also tend to do repeated 'pressings' of the spoon at random intervals.
4. I tend to peel from the 'tabbed' side of the sticker... slowly. if you see the corner come up, then keep going. If you see right away that a corner or piece is NOT coming up...STOP. try pushing it down with a spoon again and WAIT again.
5. If you are halfway through the label, and you notice a piece that won't come up properly, try peeling from the other direction.
6. Once you get the entire label off, trim the sides to desired width and press-in-place into your desired label journal.
REMEMBER: these label removers remove the actual paper label from their original adhesive backing... this removal method does NOT work for embossed, metallic, or engraved labels/bottles. So don't expect it to do so. Shiny/high-gloss labels can also prove tricky, but if I let the sticker sit longer (overnight), and press repeated times with the spoon, I'm usually able to get them off.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Tricky, but worth the work Nov 24, 2007
By Kerry B
Definitely not a quick solution, but by far the most successful. I used to soak my bottles in water only to then have to scrape off mushy labels and paste them into a book. I would recommend rubbing very firmly with a hard object (they recommend a spoon; it worked well for me) and checking carefully to make sure you have no air bubbles. I waited 12+ hours (overnight) before peeling off as the adhesive gets stronger with time. When I peeled them off the next day, I had no problems and the labels came off perfectly. I would definitely recommend letting the bottles sit for a few hours before trying to peel off but this product works. It also helps if you understand that the purpose is to remove the papery front of the label from the sticky back - go in with the right expectations and you will do fine.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Label-offs Jul 25, 2006
By ausgal
An excellent product for the wine lover who loves to try new wines! Great to keep handy in your bag when eating out at restaurants, and if you save the labels it's easy to find those wines again! There is a trick to using them - you have to leave the label-off on the bottle for a while and rub a hard object over the entire label area to remove air bubbles and make sure it adheres to the label properly (think of applying contact paper to a schoolbook). Pull slowly and from the edges, stopping if it starts to tear - only the top layer of the label will come off (the lower layer of paper from the label stays adhered to the bottle). Save the white backing & reapply it to the label-off after use for easier non-stick storage.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Tricky, but they do work Nov 09, 2007
By J. C. M. Bannerman
All right, I have had difficulties in using these when first starting out, but they do what they are supposed to do.
First off, wait until you are sober to try and do this as they are sticky. Don't do this immediately after you have been drinking the wine or you will have problems because the labeloff wasn't on properly.
Secondly, make sure the labeloff is on properly. That means stuck totally to the label. Not wadded up or with air bubbles.
You will want to use a knife to get any bubbles out and make sure the labeloff is on the wine label.
Thirdly, wait a few minutes before removing the labels.
Another suggestion is to use a single edged razor blade to help lift off an edge of the label. Go underneath the label with the blade to make it easier to remove the labels.
Sure, it is work, but it is the best way to remove labels now that vintners are making them harder to get off and save.
Also, you will need to use them a few times before you get the hang of these.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
great if you aren't in a time crunch Jul 07, 2008
By Kristen Baker
I had read a lot of reviews for this label remover, so when I purchased it I got the feeling from others that getting the labels off was going to be difficult. I followed the other reviews advice and left the label remover on the wine bottle for 24 hours and once our twice during that time period took the back of a spoon and rubbed it over the label remover attached to the wine label.. helping to make the label remover stick better. When i removed the label... the whole top of the label came off and only left the backing of the white part of the label on the wine bottle. Over all I got what I needed, so I would give this product a good review.
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