tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post7729106784118113434..comments2024-03-28T07:41:08.635-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: How to Remove Broken 3M Command StripsThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-66790157905344421012024-01-09T18:01:32.732-05:002024-01-09T18:01:32.732-05:00Om my gosh, thank you! Both my sticky strips broke...Om my gosh, thank you! Both my sticky strips broke immediately on one of those heavy duty large Command hooks that I had on drywall above the fireplace. The floss idea worked so well and didn't leave any mark whatsoever. I am so happy I found your website! Happy New Year to you and your family :) Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453641712004476384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-41727549192351517122023-06-15T03:08:25.589-04:002023-06-15T03:08:25.589-04:00WD40 = secret weapon!WD40 = secret weapon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-50697979477606727272022-12-31T09:34:26.732-05:002022-12-31T09:34:26.732-05:00Thanks for the tip! We are renting right now and d...Thanks for the tip! We are renting right now and don't want to damage the walls.Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-82259388143641587122022-12-30T12:00:15.471-05:002022-12-30T12:00:15.471-05:00I had a clear hook fall off of a painted door but ...I had a clear hook fall off of a painted door but the strip stated stuck. Then the tab broke when I tried to remove it. Since it’s the clear type, there isn’t much to grab a hold of, it basically looks like a piece of clear tape. Any suggestions on how to remove it? Not sure if goo gone or something similar would even get under it to loosen the adhesive. I tried the hair dryer without any success. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-87539477278400283202022-12-30T11:55:32.761-05:002022-12-30T11:55:32.761-05:00I had a clear command hook fall off of a painted d...I had a clear command hook fall off of a painted door but the strip remained stuck to the wall and it’s one of the clear ones. Of course when I tried to remove it the tab broke so now I have the clear strip stuck on there. There isn’t much to grab a hold of, and I don’t want to use any thing sharp and damage the nice smooth finish on the door (fairly new house). Any suggestions for that? I have found that when pulling the strip down, I stop after a bit and move my hand further up the strip to finish pulling and it is less likely to break. If you can pull with one hand, use your other hand over the hook so it doesn’t snap and hit your face. They certainly aren’t perfect, as my daughter’s roommate had black command strips leave residue on their apartment walls as they didn’t come off cleanly. Thanks for the dental floss tip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-52736705604412388652022-12-30T07:21:49.762-05:002022-12-30T07:21:49.762-05:00I was going to write the exact same thing until I ...I was going to write the exact same thing until I read your comment! I used to try to use these for a lot of things but kept getting disappointed. They really don’t work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-6889797344995887342022-12-29T23:12:30.557-05:002022-12-29T23:12:30.557-05:00Hmmmm. You mean no more spatula?Hmmmm. You mean no more spatula?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-35442858597473314382021-04-17T09:19:46.471-04:002021-04-17T09:19:46.471-04:00HA! Your tip just made my day and my life easier!...HA! Your tip just made my day and my life easier! I use these things all over my house and move things often. I have little marks all around because I have stripped the paint from the tabs breaking. No More :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-40067804776952098762021-03-30T13:18:36.855-04:002021-03-30T13:18:36.855-04:00Thank you!Thank you!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03547445149720448202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-70101958033167120312021-02-25T11:06:56.886-05:002021-02-25T11:06:56.886-05:00Thank you so much for this! I usually have no pro...Thank you so much for this! I usually have no problems removing Command hooks from the walls, but this morning, the tab on the sticky part stretched too far down and actually broke before removing the hook from the wall. I was wondering how I was going to remove the hook without ruining the wall and paint, so I am going to try this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11954492262242656856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-34871724412775389522020-12-28T13:36:50.660-05:002020-12-28T13:36:50.660-05:00Thank you going to try dental floss..the screw dri...Thank you going to try dental floss..the screw driver didn't work 🤭Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00777908505571038905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11728862805726052592020-10-22T14:02:01.994-04:002020-10-22T14:02:01.994-04:00I have stared at a broken command strip on my fire...I have stared at a broken command strip on my fireplace mantel for at least 4 years. Today I found your post and you solved the problem...GENIUS! Thank you for the advice! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-77454192887432443692020-08-16T15:17:20.959-04:002020-08-16T15:17:20.959-04:00Great idea. I used polyester thread cos strongest ...Great idea. I used polyester thread cos strongest thing I could think of that would work like floss (had no fishing line). Also squirted few drops of WD-40 in top hoping to loosen glue but no idea if this helped. Was stuck to gloss painted door so don't recommend trying the oil on delicate surfaces. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208173729099425471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-74369202312447113342018-10-20T12:03:10.800-04:002018-10-20T12:03:10.800-04:00Thank you this worked like a charm.Thank you this worked like a charm.Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207797229854648270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-51333484801850838972017-01-09T01:23:36.984-05:002017-01-09T01:23:36.984-05:00Love the tip. Worked perfectly. Thanks so much Love the tip. Worked perfectly. Thanks so much Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11966659152569531132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56297668499802684212016-11-20T08:35:53.751-05:002016-11-20T08:35:53.751-05:00Worked perfectly -- DW40 + fishing line = broken t...Worked perfectly -- DW40 + fishing line = broken tab gone.Steve Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394779768907659823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-80495808926105765742016-11-14T08:34:30.099-05:002016-11-14T08:34:30.099-05:00Found this page because I broke the strip... denta...Found this page because I broke the strip... dental floss did the trick! Thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614752677703207856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-61603177224457176482016-05-07T00:13:07.991-04:002016-05-07T00:13:07.991-04:00THANK YOU, this just saved my dorm room walls- the...THANK YOU, this just saved my dorm room walls- the tabs were stuck underneath a sign I hung up with 4 command strips. One failed attempt left a mark that hopefully I won't get charged for and knew I needed to find another option. Worked like a charm. Thanks again!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491593358024028557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-536709530392197842015-06-12T02:00:57.632-04:002015-06-12T02:00:57.632-04:00Ahhh breath of fresh air. I have some right now I ...Ahhh breath of fresh air. I have some right now I need to use this trick with. Thank you! Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606119154674869603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-81802376608637578672015-06-11T20:51:24.080-04:002015-06-11T20:51:24.080-04:00That's a great tip for Plan A. Then use floss ...That's a great tip for Plan A. Then use floss for Plan B, if needed. Thanks Collen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-89412094124684491902015-06-11T18:55:18.481-04:002015-06-11T18:55:18.481-04:00The Command Hooks don't seem to like my plaste...The Command Hooks don't seem to like my plaster walls. I use them all the time at school and I have a few in my shower to hang bath sponges. I'll have to remember this. I'm always afraid of getting them stuck.Lesson Plans and Lollipopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213085027672914837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-16470295413792945432015-06-11T16:07:45.931-04:002015-06-11T16:07:45.931-04:00Hmmm. I have the opposite problem. I have tried ...Hmmm. I have the opposite problem. I have tried several different types of the 3M hooks and they keep falling off the wall/ceiling. Even if they stay up a few days, they always just fall off by themselves. I've written them pretty much off as "don't work".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-4814850244268069492015-06-11T12:18:26.626-04:002015-06-11T12:18:26.626-04:00Pro-tip: when removing them, hold the hook still a...Pro-tip: when removing them, hold the hook still against the wall with one hand and pull down on the tab with the other. It'll still come off but it won't be able to snap into your hand. :)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01101375558298634921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-59633356892923642482015-06-11T12:10:05.662-04:002015-06-11T12:10:05.662-04:00I'm just glad I'm not the only one! Then ...I'm just glad I'm not the only one! Then when they do break, I freak out and start manhandling the hook, taking off chunks of paint in the process. Definitely going to have to try this!JEN@jenssweetmagnolias.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610354289461633124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-65747872006592866092015-06-11T12:08:06.973-04:002015-06-11T12:08:06.973-04:00Genius! Thanks so much for this tip! I had no idea...Genius! Thanks so much for this tip! I had no idea. Will definitely remember this as I use these hooks all the time :)Elaine - Visual Meringuehttp://visualmeringue.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com