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Title: Cleaning Plastic Plant labels
Post by: Duke Ellington on April 08, 2012, 04:54:03

I always use pencil to write on my labels as I find it lasts better than sharpie pens. when it comes to cleaning my labels I find that those household sponge erasers work like a dream. Just wet and rub ;D. Brilliant!!!!
I buy mine from the pound shop but this is the type of sponge I use.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SPONGE-ERASER-4-JUST-WET-WIPE/dp/B003JBWUNW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1333857243&sr=8-4

Duke

Title: Re: Cleaning Plastic Plant labels
Post by: Trevor_D on April 08, 2012, 08:05:34

I use a Brillo pad! (And a 2B pencil to write with.)

Title: Re: Cleaning Plastic Plant labels
Post by: Alex133 on April 08, 2012, 08:40:13

Thanks for the tip, will get one of those sponges  - I've always used traditional rubber and it takes ages and ages.

Title: Re: Cleaning Plastic Plant labels
Post by: grannyjanny on April 08, 2012, 13:10:59

Those sponges are wonderful. I've used them for years & sent my friend back to Portugal with one & now when she comes over she gets some to take back for friends. Lidl or Aldi do one to. They didn't have many one time when I went in, contract cleaners had almost cleared them out.

Title: Re: Cleaning Plastic Plant labels
Post by: pumkinlover on April 08, 2012, 13:56:12

I use brillo.

Title: Re: Cleaning Plastic Plant labels
Post by: mpdjulie on April 08, 2012, 14:56:26

I use disposable plastic knives for labels - plenty of room to write on.  I use a fine sharpie pen to write with.  The ones I use are about 3 seasons old now.  I just submerse them in the sink with hot bleachy water.  Bleaches the pen off a treat.

Title: Re: Cleaning Plastic Plant labels
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on April 10, 2012, 17:38:31

I use fine sandpaper.