Propolis removal?

[Poly Hive]

Just took in some pine logs and inevitably got sap on my hands.

The guys that did the clean up on our new orangery left us with some cans of this product: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wurth-0893...330688&sr=8-1&keywords=wurth+industry+cleaner

It has with one squirt removed the resin from my fingers. I will scrape some propolis and warm it up to do an experiment but it's looking very promising.


PH

 

[Fritillary]

This sounds like useful research PH! In the past the best thing I've found for sap and resin has been acetone.

 

[jeff33]

That could save me a divorce... I have put propolis all over the kitchen lino and it's not coming off. I have tried boiling water (spread it), petrol, white spirit...

 

[Finman]

This sounds like useful research PH! In the past the best thing I've found for sap and resin has been acetone.

It is not meant to hands, not at all..

I use denatured alhohol to loose propolis and kitchen paper.

Like we have Sinol name. 4,90 €/litre.

http://www.motonet.fi/fi/tuote/605880/Sinol-polttoneste-1l

 

[Beefriendly]

I have put propolis all over the kitchen lino and it's not coming off. I have tried boiling water (spread it), petrol, white spirit...

A solution to removing propolis from lino would be very much appreciated. 3 years of scrubbing or trying usual recommended solutions such as caustic soda/washing soda/propanol/acetone/methylated spirits etc and the marks are still there.
Only solution I can see is buy new lino!

 

[Poly Hive]

I will warm up some propolis and for the sake of the forum ............. drum roll....

Contaminate myself!

PH

 

[Poly Hive]

I scraped propolis from a couple of brood frames and warmed it on top of the wood burner. It was hot enough to sting when I rubbed it on my fingers.

Then I sprayed my hand and rubbed my fingers together and most of it came off, the rest vanished when I used soap to wash my hands.

So there you go a product that certainly appears to remove propolis.

PH

 

[Beefriendly]

Well done that man! Far beyond the call of duty....

 

[Gilberdyke John]

Just took in some pine logs and inevitably got sap on my hands.

The guys that did the clean up on our new orangery left us with some cans of this product: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wurth-0893...330688&sr=8-1&keywords=wurth+industry+cleaner

It has with one squirt removed the resin from my fingers. I will scrape some propolis and warm it up to do an experiment but it's looking very promising.


PH

Upvc cleaner that the fitters used on our door really took my breath away.

 

[Erichalfbee]

I wonder whether it would remove jar label glue?

 

[Poly Hive]

More than likely yes. It is manufactured for removing sticky residues from PVC

PH

 

[Erichalfbee]

More than likely yes. It is manufactured for removing sticky residues from PVC

PH

Then I need a can
Thankyou PH

 

[Mandeville]

And wax?

I've got some splashes from candle making on textured porcelain floor tiles. Would love to get them off.

 

[Poly Hive]

I doubt it as a very different substance.

I suppose you want a test done for you?

PH

 

[Mandeville]

Well - if you could - that would be wonderful

 

[Fritillary]

If this one substance works for a number of things: fantastic!
Otherwise, I've often wondered that no-one - as far as I know -produces a rack/kit of solvents you can buy for the whole range of sticky labels etc etc that can't be removed by anything you can lay your hands on.

Might you consider a new sideline PH???

 

[Poly Hive]

Tried it on some wax splashes and nope, no joy there.

PH

 

[Mandeville]

oh bother!
Thanks for trying

 

[Swarm]

You owe him a new floor now.

 

[Anduril]

And wax?

I've got some splashes from candle making on textured porcelain floor tiles. Would love to get them off.

Have you tried this it is supposed to work on wax OOPS! Extreme Stain Remover 4.5 fl.oz