[lawatha]

Help! Does anybody know an easy way to remove those address stickers on the outside of the window? We finally have our sign up with the house address, and it's time to get rid of those ugly stickers. I tried peeling- no luck. I tried scraping with a razor blade- tedius and difficult. I'm about ready to try Goo-Off, but was curious what process everybody else uses to remove their stickers.

[angiefox10]

Replace the window????

I mean.... You just aren't thinking this through....

I'm here to help!

[lawatha]

That's it... think smarter, not harder, LaWatha! Ha... I better go tell the hubby the easy fix. He's out there scraping away with the razor- I knew if I posted in TOTV someone would come up withe the appropriate answer. Thanks, Angie!!! : )

[angiefox10]

I got your back!!!!

[Golf-Tinker]

First responders look for these reflective numbers at night to verify your address. Lamp post signs do not serve the same function.

[lawatha]

Well right you are- no wonder they're so difficult to remove, you're not supposed to remove them. Shoot. I should have asked first before trying to peel the buggars off. Thank you~

[tpop1]

Since I found them unattractive, I removed ours shortly after moving in.

Used razor blade in holder, Windex, paper towels and lots of elbow greese.

Was not an easy job!

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[champion6]

A razor blade is a must. You can use WD-40 to soften and dissolve the adhesive backing.

[Bogie Shooter]

Probably not a good idea to remove......sure would help the emt's to find you.
After all, we all have them,so why are they ugly?

[ladydoc]

We were also told not to remove them because of the reasons stated above. I don't find them offensive and they could save your life.

[lawatha]

My husband had 3 of the 4 numbers off before I mentioned the reflective quality (making it easier for EMS to locate the house). He had used a razor blade (in holder) and something he found at the store called De-solv-it. Cleaned up with Windex, and the window is good as new. We'll run to the hardware store tomorrow and find some nice reflective numbers to post on the side of the garage. Thanks to all of you for your responses... sticky problem solved.

P.S. - Nobody ever mentioned the numbers to us, I figured they were just there to make it easier for home-shoppers to find.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by lawatha

My husband had 3 of the 4 numbers off before I mentioned the reflective quality (making it easier for EMS to locate the house). He had used a razor blade (in holder) and something he found at the store called De-solv-it. Cleaned up with Windex, and the window is good as new. We'll run to the hardware store tomorrow and find some nice reflective numbers to post on the side of the garage. Thanks to all of you for your responses... sticky problem solved.

P.S. - Nobody ever mentioned the numbers to us, I figured they were just there to make it easier for home-shoppers to find.

Ever notice that the numbers are on the front widows of the house, that will be where the emt's will look.......not on the garage door.

[Indydealmaker]

This earlier thread clarifies the position of Public Safety Dept. on this subject:
Reminder re House Numbers

[The Villager II]

use a razer blade to remove the stickers then goo gone will take off the glue left on the glass. Most people do remove them just because they look bad. I would have a lamp post sign with names and numbers just to play it safe, but in reality neither are required. Lots of rumors about EMT or Fire fighters etc.

[Gerald]

I see no reason that you could not see the number if it is hanging on the lamp post outside the home. At night the light is on.
There are people who do not like it on the window. Fact is in most places the correct place to put it is on the mail box or lamp post outside your home. No mail box in front of our homes so lamp post could be used.
I find nothing written down in the village rules that says it should be on the window.