Product Inquiry BLOG » Adhesive Removers

Can you use the Lift Off product on suede?

Meccanator — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:28:57 +0000

No, we do not recommended the use of Motsenbocker on suede leather.

Can you use two different Lift Off products for the same stain?

Meccanator — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:27:52 +0000

Yes, Two different formulas may be used on the same stain e.g., using Lift Off #1 & #2 to remove mayonnaise, which is actually a compound stain of egg white (protein) and salad oil (oily stain).

Is the Lift Off product safe for all surfaces?

Meccanator — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:45:46 +0000

Check in the Stain Guide, on back of Lift Off label for cautions or test inconspicuous area first.

Is the aerosol the same as Lift Off #1, Lift Off #2 and lift Off #3?

Meccanator — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:39:29 +0000

No, aerosol is the original product and is the same as Lift Off #2.

How to remove stickers with Lift Off #2?

Meccanator — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:38:32 +0000

If the sticker is a standard paper label then spray Lift Off #2 over the affected area, let sit for 60 seconds and remove with plastic scrapper. Once the sticker has been removed a second application of Lift Off #2 may be helpful to remove any residue adhesive. Some times the sticker mat have a laminated coating in which case the Lift Off #2 cannot penetrate. In this event we recommend Lift Off #2 be sprayed only at the edge of the label, and then pulled back so as to allow the Lift Off #2 to penetrate from behind the label and actually affect the adhesive.

How do you remove gum from concrete with Lift Off #2?

Meccanator — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:34:40 +0000

1) Spray gum, let sit for 60 seconds.
2) Use scraper to remove gum. Repeat steps 1& 2 as necessary.

I have heard of using Krud Kutter Floor Adhesive Remover to remove linoleum from concrete but what about wood floors?

Meccanator — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:07:46 +0000

When we are talking about wood floors things get a little more complicated. If you are planning to stain the wood floor after removing the linoleum then Floor Adhesive Remover will work fine. You will want to do a test area sample first to understand how long the product should remain on the surface before removal. As wood is porous, the product will gradually seep into the wood below. By test sampling and properly understanding the removal time frame you can reduce any affect the product will have on the wood surface. So do not let the product contact your wood longer than is necessary to complete the task.

If the wood that you are working with is very light or you are planning to apply a natural tone stain after linoleum removal, then you naturally need to be careful. Floor Adhesive Remover itself is clear, but it does have a slight yellow tint to it. It is very likely the product will seep into the pores of the wood and leave behind a faint yellow stain. This would obviously be more apparent on light or natural tone woods and can usually be removed by sanding; but not always. So keep this in mind.

Linoleum was probably laid over the wood surface to begin with because the floor beneath had a myriad of unknown issues. To that end protecting the wood floor below may not be important to you at all. It is certainly natural to expect that other maintenance would take place prior to the ultimate finishing of the floor or that the floor may be tiled and/or carpeted in some manner. It’s often a case by case basis, so be cautious and aware when using Krud Kutter® Floor Adhesive Remover to remove linoleum from your wood floor. If the wood floor below is your newest prize possession, then we suggest you seek an alternate remedy.