Can I cut this into labels and run them through the washing machine or does cutting it ruin the seal?
1800284
Haven't tried that. The paper is waxy, if your water was hot it might not work.
1800285
Seals are living creatures with feelings. you shouldn't put them in washing machines, some are even endangered species.
1800286
I don't think it will hold up to the washing machine. The paper is rain resistant for sure, but I have had mine in a soaked pocket all day and some of the pages started to get wet around the edges. I would say submersion in a washing machine would not work out even if the pages weren't cut.
262481
must admit the labels suck! I ran them under hot water to get them wet and used a kitchen scraper. came off pretty easily or you could probably use some goo be gone.
628900
Label: "1.Use only oversized commercial front-loading washing machine with a rotating drum action. Do not use top-loading agitator style machines.2. Wash warm. Rinse cold on gentle cycle using 1/4 cup mild detergent. Use fabric softener in wash. (Do not use detergents with bleach.)3. Tumble dry at low temperature in an oversized commercial dryer.4. Alternative method: Hand wash in bathtub. Follow instructions as in #2.5. Bag must be thoroughly dry before being rolled and stored." So, it's high maintenance to wash this. But I think it's worth it. Label: "1.Use only oversized commercial front-loading washing machine with a rotating drum action. Do not use top-loading agitator style machines.2. Wash warm. Rinse cold on gentle cycle using 1/4 cup mild detergent. Use fabric softener in wash. (Do not use detergents with bleach.)3. Tumble dry at low temperature in an oversized commercial dryer.4. Alternative method: Hand wash in bathtub. Follow instructions as in #2.5. Bag must be thoroughly dry before being rolled and stored." So, it's high maintenance to wash this. But I think it's worth it.
1927632
These are not made for labeling clothing that will go through the wash. I use the labels you iron in or sew in for that. These work well for shoes, supply boxes, lunch boxes, etc. - pretty much any hard surface. I've taken these off items and reapplied them several times and they still stick when reapplied. Hope this helps!
467952
Pretty sure it would smear. I've used clear labels on them to seal it with my logo.
1129950
Yes, you can peel it easily and it doesn't leave any residue. But, I have actually put items thru the dishwasher with the labels on, multiple times, before they started to come off on their own, in one strip.
267413
I don't know what you are supposed to do but I put them in a laundry bag in put them in the washing machine on cold. My washing machine doesn't have an agitator. They were pretty much dry after the spin cycle.
1242472
I've only used the labels on glass and plastic. You are able to remove and restock them. I think it would depend on the surface area of the fabric e.g. if it's smooth, glossy, etc.
1667538
You may be able to hand wash and go around the sticker. I would not soak or put in the dishwasher. The tape is about equal to the clear packing tape.
1957115
Not really. You could label your bottles with these for the name portion and just use masking tape to jot the date, saving yourself one step each day. The label can be peeled off with care and used somewhere else, but you can't access the flap that you write on once you have sealed it. *maybe* you could use a regular magic marker to write the date on the bottle itself - it would come off in the wash each day or with a swipe of rubbing alcohol.
775550
No, you cut it to have the shape you want and apply it (take care as the adhesive is really strong). No need to seal anything.
2045467
You just throw them in with the detergent, and conditioner if you're using some. They're not intended to replace either as far as I know. You put however many you want directly into the drum. We double-dosed by accident once (long story) and other than the washing being incredibly scented it didn't harm the fabrics at all. They do have a habit of getting stuck in the front of the machine if you don't put them back far enough but other than that no problems to report at all.
309395
It's used in the washing machine, the directions are on the package. Not sure it would even work in the newer washing machines. I purchased the product for the purpose of making wallpaper paste.
344769
Soak the label in soapy water. It'll dissolve the glue, and paper all at once....
1230328
Actually, this is not that big a deal. Many manufacturers actually recommend you remove that seal to wash it from time to time. It acts as a buffer, so as long as it is put back into place and doesn't lose it's shape (of the seal itself, not the shape it forms as a whole), it's fine. When you reinstall it, use a dull butter knife to "lock it" into the track.
1207113
Yes, just follow the directions. You need to remove a large area of the labels to feed it through. Pull them off so you only have the clean backingg.
494895
Rubber cement is perfect for pasting labels. It will hold a seal underwater. (There were two questions)