How to use Command™ Indoor & Outdoor Hooks, Ledges, and Caddies

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Watch How to Use Command™ Indoor and Outdoor Hooks

Video on how to use Command™ Indoor and Outdoor Hooks, and how to remove Command™ Products when the strip breaks.

- Wait 7 days after painting before use

- DO NOT apply strips to paper or soft surfaces on frame

- Remove hanging hardware from back of frame

- DO NOT hang over beds or on wallpaper

- DO NOT hang valuable or irreplaceable items

- Indoor Hooks have a temperature range of 50°F to 105°F

- Outdoor Hooks have a temperature range of -20°F to 125°F

- Outdoor Hooks are made with UV-resistant and water-resistant adhesive

- Indoor Hooks have red liners while Outdoor Hooks have blue liners

Failure to follow instructions carefully may cause damage.

Step 1: Wipe wall with rubbing alcohol. Do not use household cleaners or water.
Step 2 (Clear Outdoor Hooks): Remove black liner first and apply strip to the window, pressing firmly for 30 seconds. Then remove the blue liner and press the hook to the strip firmly for 30 seconds.

Step 2 (All Other Hooks): Remove the blue or red liner and press the adhesive strip or strips firmly to the back of the hook. Then remove the black liner and press to the surface firmly for 30 seconds.
Step 3: If applying a one-piece hook, wait 1 hour and the hook will be ready to use. For two-piece hooks, complete steps 4 – 6.

Step 4 (For Two-Piece Hooks Only): Temporarily remove the hook from the wall by gently sliding it up and off of the back plate.
Step 5 (For Two-Piece Hooks Only): Press base firmly for 30 seconds.
Step (For Two-Piece Hooks Only): Slide hook back on. Wait 1 hour for adhesive to build.

Learn the proper way to remove Command™ Hooks.

Step 1: Hold hook or back plate gently in place with one hand.
Step 2: NEVER pull the strip towards you. Always pull straight down.
Step 3: With the other hand, stretch the strip slowly against the wall (at least 12 inches) to release.