No rush and strictly follow the instructions, or how to remove a seal from paper

Sometimes a situation arises in which you need to quickly and without a trace remove a seal from the paper.

This task may seem impossible, since the paint is deeply embedded in the fibrous structure. However, it is possible to cope with it.

Read the article about the means by which you can remove the seal from the paper without damaging the document itself.

How to delete without a trace?

There are several ways to remove printing from paper. This can be done using improvised means. These include:

1. Egg. It is used boiled. When the egg is ready, it is peeled and rolled over the seal several times. The product must be warm during processing.
2. Bleaching. The procedure requires only a small amount of cleaning product. Soak a cotton swab in bleach. With its help, the liquid is transferred to the print.

   Under the influence of bleach, the pigment will become discolored. All you have to do is wait until the composition dries completely. If the task was not completed the first time, the procedure is repeated. The average time you have to spend is half an hour.

3. Sunlight and acetone. To make the print less noticeable, the document is laid out on a windowsill illuminated by the sun. Ultraviolet light promotes the decomposition of the coloring pigment, which is why it will become paler every day. After 2 weeks, the area is treated with a cotton swab dipped in acetone.

   This will allow you to complete the work you started.To prevent other inscriptions from disappearing from the document under the influence of sunlight, they must be protected by covering them with cloth or thick cardboard.

4. Acid mixture. To remove the seal, you can use the following recipe: dissolve 10 g of citric acid and 10 g of oxalic acid in 100 ml of water. The resulting composition is treated with the stamp several times. When the print becomes barely noticeable, wipe the area with a damp cotton swab. All you have to do is wait for the liquid to dry.
5. Hydroperite and water. For treatment, 1 tablet of hydroperite is dissolved in cool distilled water. The composition is applied pointwise to the paper and left to act. The seal should dissolve. If necessary, repeat the treatment.
6. Hydrogen peroxide with soda. In 1 teaspoon of peroxide you need to dissolve a small amount of soda (take it on the tip of a knife). The components are mixed and applied with a brush. The stamp is processed until it becomes invisible.
7. Glycerin and alcohol. The components are combined in equal proportions and slightly heated so that the mixture remains liquid. Carefully apply the composition to the stamp, blotting it with a cotton swab. If there is concern that glycerin will leave behind stains, it is replaced with soda.

What should you not do and why?

Actions that should not be taken:

• you cannot rub the paper from side to side - the material is very thin, so active mechanical action will lead to its damage;
• Do not treat the document with gasoline or other greasy compounds - after using them, a stain will remain on the paper, which will be difficult to deal with;
• You should not start reprocessing if the paper is not dry - applying liquid to a wet surface will cause it to become wet and damaged.

Helpful information

Recommendations for removing stamps from documents:

1. The print must be processed in the direction from the edge to the center. Otherwise, the coloring pigment will spread to clean areas.
2. Before using the selected composition for the first time, you need to test it on an unnecessary piece of paper. For the experiment, it is advisable to select paper that is similar in structure to the original.
3. There are recipes in which it is recommended to use potassium permanganate. Use it with caution as it can leave stains behind.
4. To apply the bleaching composition, you need to use a brush or cotton swab. You should not pour it on paper.
5. To prevent excess liquid from spreading on the paper, you need to keep a napkin at hand. It must be placed under the document being processed.
6. You can speed up the drying process of paper and enhance the brightening effect by using an iron. To do this, place a napkin on the wet area and iron it several times. Do not press too hard to prevent the paper from burning.

Video on the topic of the article

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Conclusion

Removing stamps from paper is easy if you use the right tools. You need to act according to the instructions, without rushing to get the desired result. Haste will lead to damage to the document.