Patent ID: 7759298

Claim:
A method of removing adhesive residue from a substrate comprising the steps of: a) providing an adhesive remover composition comprising: i) a non-halogenated organic solvent selected from the group consisting of a low molecular weight alkyl alcohol, a low molecular weight alkyl ketone, or a combination thereof; ii) a non-abrasive thickening agent; iii) a surfactant; iv) glycerine; and v) an absorbable indicator dye; b) applying said adhesive remover composition to a substrate that has an adhesive residue adhering thereto; c) permitting a sufficient amount of time to lapse during which said absorbable indicator dye absorbs into or onto said adhesive residue; d) removing said adhesive remover composition to produce a cleaned substrate; and inspecting said cleaned substrate for the presence of said absorbable indicator dye; wherein the adhesive remover composition has a viscosity of about 500 to about 1000 poise.