How to get suction cups to stick again - 7 easy steps(1)

Suction cups are used to hold objects to a smooth flat surface. It is one of the easy alternatives to glue, magnets or anything else that holds objects in place. You often see them used in bathrooms, kitchens, windows and on smooth surfaces of glass.

Where glue or magnets don't fit, suction cups can be used to easily stick to slippery surfaces. Unlike glue, suction cups hold up well even after being removed from the original surface.

However, the effectiveness of suction cups decreases over time. There are a few tips that may increase the life of dirty or used suction cups. Want to know how to make suction cups stick again?

There is a tip to help suction cups to be placed and reused many times. But suction cups are so easy to use under normal circumstances that most people overlook the trick to keep them strong for a long time.

The process of getting suction cups to hold up objects again requires a relatively rigorous maintenance programme.

So if you want to continue using them, then you need to restore their suction in some way. Here are some of the most effective ways to re-stick suction cups or make them stick better. Take a look!

How to make the suction cups stick again. A few steps to follow

You need to make sure you follow the steps that will help make your suction cups get multiple uses.

Step 1: Remove the suction cups

The first step is to remove the suction cup you want to move or use a second time.

You should not force the suction cups. In addition, this may damage the suction cup and the surface it is on.

Many suction cups have a visible release tab on the edge. Pull up on the release tab. This helps the suction cup to peel away from the slippery surface and allows air to enter both surfaces, thus breaking the suction.

If it doesn't have a release tab, use a fingernail or silicone spatula to gently slide it into one edge of the suction cup. This should introduce air and allow the suction cups to fall off the surface. This is a gentle way to remove the suction cup without damaging it and the glass, ceramic or other slippery surface.

Step 2: Clean the suction cups

Next, you need to clean the suction cups you have just removed. It's best to clean it with dishwashing liquid and warm water. If you want to make sure that more dirt comes off, you can get pretty good results with a spray-on detergent. It's scrub-free so you don't have to worry about getting scratches on the suction cups.

Then, dry it with a lint-free cloth.

This will help you to remove debris and dust. Using just your fingers or a soft sponge to help clean it will be sufficient.

Remember that you don't want to use anything abrasive to scrape the suction cup. This will cause it to lose its ability to grip things.

Tip: Increase the elasticity of old suction cups

For certain types of suction cups, such as those made from heat-resistant materials, you can boil the suction cups.

Bring a pot of water to the boil and place the suction cups in it for 2 minutes. The heat will make the plastic more flexible again.