Don't let adhesive become a sticky issue in your home

| March 5, 2009 8:00 PM

This week I received several calls requesting assistance with small household projects. Because of the nature of the calls I thought I would share them with you.

Tom called requesting assistance in removing non-slip vinyl tub stickers. To be honest those things are a real pain to get off. The sticker comes off fairly easy, it’s the adhesive that’s tuff to remove. Try this the next time you face this task:

1. Use a hair dry or heat gun to heat up the vinyl. It should peel off easily. Note: If you use a heat gun, keep it about 12 to 18 inches away from the vinyl; otherwise you could melt the tub surface.

2. Use either Goo-Off or WD-40, both will dissolve the adhesive. It may take several applications.

Sahara called and said her Jen-Air clothes dryer was displaying E: 01 on her display. She said she misplaced her manuals and couldn’t remember what it meant.

The E: 01 code means the exhaust duct is clogged with lint. If the lint filter is not cleaned or the exhaust duct is clogged with debris it reduces the air flow and the in-line sensor will pickup the air flow reduction and display the code. I told Sahara to check her filter in the dryer and then go out side of her home and find the exhaust duct and clean the screen or grate at the bottom of the duct. Some times the exhaust line will become bent or will have too many elbows in it which will cause the same problem. Elimination of the elbows will also solve the problem.

When cleaning with any cleaning product, always wear eye protection and rubber gloves to protect your hands. If you would like to share a cleaning idea or concept with the reading audience, call Ed at NWES (255-2266), e-mail them to madan@nwees.com or send them to Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church street, Sandpoint, ID 83864, Attn: What would Ed do? For more information about Ed, and his new handyman services, check him out at NWEES.COM.

n Copy written by Edmond E. Madan, certified forensic, fire, flood, mold inspection and remediation/restoration contractor. Ed is the president of Northwest Environmental Services, Inc.