How do you remove the anti theft sensor from clothes?

To remove them at home, use a high-powered magnet, such as a hard drive magnet. Place the magnet on a flat surface and lay the tag on top of it with the ink dome or cartridge facing down. You should hear a click letting you know the tag has deactivated. Wiggle the pins in the tag up and down to release them.

How do you stop a security tag from beeping?

Although it may sound too simple to be true, yes, you can stop the alarm from going off by covering the tags with a conductive material. The aluminum foil bag example in the beginning works because of a concept called ‘electromagnetic shielding’.

What are the different types of security tags?

Security tags can be broadly broken down into three main categories: electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags, visual deterrent tags and benefit denial.

How do you take the alarm off clothes?

How to Remove Security Tags From Clothing

1. Cut it off with a dremel or thin wire cutter.
2. You can use a strong magnet to remove certain types of sensors.
3. Another eHow article offers a better solution for some tags—use rubber bands!
4. Do not attempt to freeze the garment and remove an ink tag.
5. Just hit it in the right place.

Can you cut the wire on a security tag?

You can just cut through the cable with wire cutters if you do not have a magnet detacher. If you try to use regular scissors, you will absolutely destroy your scissors.