First, workers must separate the denim from other materials and then remove any zippers, buttons and hardware from the fabric, in the same way that you remove staples from paper before you shred it.

A staple remover is a device that removes permanent staples with a pair of interlocking curved claws that slide under the staple's bent-over ends and bend them back out.

Mr. Haley said he was hired by a microfilm company and was paid $6 an hour "to remove staples from paper all day."

In pulp and paper mills to remove sand, staples, plastic particles and other contaminants.

Later, while they removed staples from the floor and cleaned away fibers and dust like smudges off a child's face, Daniel looked so happy and proud that Mattie was reminded of someone.

When painting during redecorating, I've sometimes had to remove a telephone cable and staples from the skirting, to make a neat job of it, rather than paint over the cable.

A staple knocker is a tool resembling a screwdriver, used for removing staples and shredded material.

Remove any nails or staples, then fill all holes, cracks and dents with wood filler.

Before scanning, you must first remove staples, clips and all other forms of metal; your documents will feel as if they're going through airport security.

Please note: The notch on a modern day staple remover is to remove broken staples by hooking the aforementioned broken staple into the notch and ustilising the standard pincer action.