How to Remove a Stubborn Command Hook

Updated: May 31, 2023

Accidentally rip the pull tab off a Command hook? No big deal! You can still get it off damage-free. Read on to learn how!

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A Piece of Floss and a Hairdryer Will Do the Trick

Accidentally rip the pull tab off a Command hook? No big deal! You can still get it off damage-free.

First, warm up the adhesive with a hairdryer. Thirty seconds or so seems to be about right. Next, use dental floss or fishing line to gently cut through the adhesive strip. Rub off any remaining adhesive residue, and the Command hook is ready to reuse!

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