Labels

[Turfbassert]

I have dozens of rubbermaid totes that I purchased from Home Depot. The store everything in my garage and attic. The are grey with black lids. The problem I have is labeling them. Between the heat, cold, and whatever type of non stick plastic they are made of, I can't find any thing to stick to them to write on and label the tote so I know of its contents. I would also like tone able to remove it if I need to in the future. Any thoughts?

 

[Jsf721]

Brother p touch make tough adhesive labels.

 

[krm2b2]

Write on it with a sharpie and then wipe off with alcohol when you need to relabel been doing it for years

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[rsanter]

Write on it with a sharpie and then wipe off with alcohol when you need to relabel been doing it for years

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This, same thing I do

Bob

 

[Old Steamer]

I use a Brother P-Touch. I've put labels on similar plastic totes that are stored in an outside building. These totes are subjected to ambient temperature all year and the labels hold up without problem.

 

[G_P]

White duct tape.

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[PCO6]

I use a lot of card stock tags on boxes, parts, etc.

 

[Haveblue]

sharpies, cheap, and easy.
ive done it for years as well. If a particular tote doesnt take well to it, just rough it up quickly with some sandpaper, wipe it off, and label with a sharpie.

 

[The Frisco Kid]

For some reason, these Rubbermaid totes seem to "leech" moisture and all kinds of ****. I've got a ton of them, and they are pretty nice but some days I want to throw them all in the trash!

 

[Dale Leeds]

Go to NAPA and get some Dupont double sided tape for stickers?

 

[lilredex]

You can make and print labels (and a bunch of other stuff) from this site..

http://www.acme.com/labelmaker/

If "varnished" they last a very long time. I print, then glue on to cereal box type cardboard.

 

[kbs2244]

New rubber and plastic will “out gas” for some time after being molded.
For how long depends on the formula of the rubber and the environment it is in.
Try and find a local industrial label salesmen that can get you a sample roll of 4x6 labels with what is commonly called “tire adhesive.”

They will stick fine, but be advised it is worse than bubble gum.
This what they use to put the labels on the tread of tires.
It is not expected to ever be removed.
They just wear off as people drive.

So, when you want to re-label you just put the new label over the old.