How do I remove these locks without damaging my cabinets?

Use dental floss or fishing line to saw through the adhesive, then apply heat or adhesive remover for residue.

Safety 1st

New Safety 1st Adhesive Cabinet Latch 8 Pack (White)

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$15.29$21.99-30%

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The Safety 1st Adhesive Cabinet Latch 8 Pack (White) provides eight peel-and-stick latches for childproofing cabinets and drawers without tools or drilling. Designed for easy installation on most surfaces using the included alignment template, they offer a disengage feature for temporary unlocking and optional screw support for particle board. The white latches use strong VHB adhesive and are suitable for renters and temporary setups.

Gender: unisex

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GTIN: 884392621933
MPN: SAFETY1ST-884392621933-NEWOVERSTOCK

Specifications

Patent-pending adhesive locks that are 2x stronger than industry standard, easy to install with included template, fits wide variety of cabinets and door types, perfect for renters and grandparents.

2x stronger than the industry standard! 12 pack. Easy to install using included template, no tools or measuring necessary. New design fits a wide variety of cabinets and door types. Perfect choice for renters and grandparents, since they are not screwed into cabinets and drawers. Easy to disengage, and can be used in unlock mode if needed.

Gender: unisex
Age Group: toddler
Condition: new

Additional Attributes

patent-pending
2x stronger than the industry standard
easy to install
no tools necessary
peel and stick
fits wide variety of cabinets and door types
great for renters and grandparents
unlock mode
12 pack

Image Analysis

1 images

01high: Two white plastic mounting components on a wood grain surface; one has a hinged arm with a green circular sticker and hook end, the other shows a rectangular pad with red adhesive tape labeled VHB.
OCR: VHBFlat lay
white molded plastic brackethinged armhook-shaped endrectangular base padred adhesive tape with printed textcircular green sticker with white icontwo circular metal screw holes in padblack thin strip on bracket edgewood grain tabletop backgroundsoft shadow from objects

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand: Safety 1st
URL: https://safety1st.com/products/secure-to-explore-adhesive-locks-12-pack-hs397

Safety 1st Secure-to-Explore Adhesive Locks (12 pack)

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Customer Reviews

1 reviews · out of 5

Thank you!

★★★★★Cheryl

Thank you! Great prices and great items.

Reddit Insights

3 threads · r/toddlertips, r/workingmoms, r/howto

Reddit users find Safety 1st adhesive cabinet locks convenient for childproofing but frequently report issues with adhesive strength and durability, leading to mixed sentiment.

mixed sentiment85% match

While many appreciate the easy tool-free installation and rental-friendly design, numerous complaints about locks detaching or breaking reduce overall sentiment.

Themes

Adhesive strength and durabilitynegative

Ease of installationpositive

Removal processneutral

Child's ability to defeat locksnegative

Use Cases

Securing kitchen and bathroom cabinets from toddlers
Temporary childproofing for renters or grandparents

Watch Out For

highAdhesive may fail on certain surfaces or after repeated use, allowing toddlers to open locked cabinets.

mediumRemoval can be difficult and may leave residue or damage paint if not done carefully.

mediumLocks can break or snap with minimal force, as reported by some users.

Community Q&A

How do I remove these locks without damaging my cabinets?: Use dental floss or fishing line to saw through the adhesive, then apply heat or adhesive remover for residue.

Compared To

vs Magnetic cabinet locks

Some users suggest magnetic locks as a sturdier alternative, though they require drilling.

Source Threads

Mixed reviews on adhesive strength and installation tips
User asks for cabinet lock recommendations after her son ripped off the old adhesive locks. Commenters recommend the Safety 1st adhesive locks for easy installation but note they can be pulled off by determined toddlers. One user says: 'We have these and they work great, but my son figured out how to open them after a while.' Another suggests magnetic locks as a stronger alternative.
u/Variousr/toddlertipsView thread →
Toddler easily defeats latch, raising safety concerns
A working mom posts a video showing her 19-month-old opening a Safety 1st adhesive cabinet latch three times in a row. She asks for better recommendations. Comments confirm it's a common issue: 'Yep, same here. These are useless after a while.' Others suggest that the adhesive weakens over time.
u/Working Momr/workingmomsView thread →
Request for non-damaging removal instructions
OP asks how to remove these adhesive cabinet locks without damaging the cabinet surface. Top comment recommends using dental floss to 'saw' through the adhesive, then applying Goo Gone for residue. Another user suggests heating with a hair dryer first to soften the adhesive. Caution against prying with tools as it can take off paint.
u/Reddit userr/howtoView thread →