Mobile Toilet Stuck with Glue

The mobile toilet stuck with glue can be removed through the following steps:

Preparation before Operation

Prepare tools such as a hot air gun (or hairdryer), a utility knife, a crowbar (such as a nylon pry bar or wooden wedge), and protective gloves. Close the toilet's water inlet valve and drain the stored water. If the floor is tiled, place a towel or cardboard at the edge to prevent scratching the floor.

Softening the Glue

• Hot Air Softening: Adjust the hot air gun or hairdryer to a temperature between 80℃ and 120℃. Continuously heat along the edge of the toilet base for 3 to 8 minutes until it feels slightly hot to the touch. Gently poke the edge with a plastic pry bar. If the glue becomes sticky and translucent, it indicates that it has softened, and you can proceed to the next step. Be cautious when heating to avoid cracking the toilet's glaze, and keep the hairdryer at least 10cm away.
• Chemical Solvent Softening: Apply essential balm, turpentine, xylene, acetone solvent, or a specialized adhesive remover to the glue and wait for a period to allow the glue to soften. When using chemical solvents, ensure good ventilation to avoid inhaling harmful gases. Test in an inconspicuous corner of the sanitary ware before use to prevent corrosion or discoloration of the glaze.

Prying and Separating

• Preferably use non-metallic tools such as a nylon pry bar or wooden wedge. Insert from the gap at the back of the toilet and gradually shake left and right to expand the separation surface. If the edge is completely covered with glue, use a utility knife to cut part of the glue along the base to create a breakthrough. After completing about 10cm of separation, heat the adjacent area again and repeat the operation until the entire toilet is loose.
• Alternatively, insert a crowbar into the cut gap and gently swing it up and down to gradually expand the separation surface until the toilet is loose.
• For old, hardened glue that has completely cured, use a sharp utility knife or blade, keeping the blade at a small angle of 15 to 25 degrees to the ceramic surface. Shave the glue layer by layer like peeling, avoiding cutting vertically or inserting forcefully.

Handling Residual Glue

Residual glue marks on the floor can be softened with acetone or a specialized adhesive remover and removed with a plastic scraper. For minor scratches on the ceramic surface, use white toothpaste with a soft cloth to restore the gloss. For thick residual glue, after cooling, use acetone (with ventilation) or a specialized adhesive remover to assist in removal. After scraping off the main body, use an eraser to vigorously rub away the thin layer of residual glue marks, and finally wipe clean with a damp cloth soaked in alcohol.