Cleaning > MiscellaneousJanuary 02, 2011

Removing Sticky Residue

How do I remove the sticky glue from labels placed on containers?

By Curtis from Valley Mills, TX

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11/24/2011

I had a sticky residue on our walls from a sticker/border I had to pull off to paint. After trying every liquid in the house I thought I would try something dry and it really worked. I used baby powder first but changed to baking soda. The baking soda is more abrasive so it worked much better. I just put some in my hand and rubbed it on the wall. It stuck to the sticky stuff and then just rubbed off. Now to vacuum and because I used baking soda the room will smell better too.

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11/03/2011

I'm sorry but i tried all the above remedies not one of them worked, after almost giving up (Had a large pesky leftover sticker residue on my road bike helmet) i tried getting out my Calvin Klein Obsession aftershave, two squirts, 3 seconds later on a 4"x2" hard residue, it wiped off instantly. so all of you scratching your heads try it out with any good quality aftershave (not the cheap watered down stuff).
Thanks,
M.L (11/4/11)

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01/28/2011

I use a damp Mr. Clean extra strength Magic Eraser and it works like a dream!

By
01/07/2011

Put peanut butter on the label. Wait about an hour and then it will be easy to scrape it off as the peanut butter loostens the glue because of the oil in it. Won't harm the product either. Got this hint on BHG Tv show.

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01/06/2011

I use a product called "Goo Gone", you spray it on and wipe it off (sometimes I use a plastic scrubber to help).

By
01/06/2011

How about steel wool and hot water?

By
01/06/2011

If it's a container that will hold food again, I wouldn't use a chemical. I have taken the paper part of labels off then spritzed the remaining gook with cooking spray and let sit overnight. The glue sort of melts.

By
01/06/2011

Get a little peanut butter on your finger and rub it into the sticky residue. The oil in it will break up the glue, then you can just wipe it off with a paper towel. Hope this helps. :c)

Donna

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01/06/2011

WD-40, Oops or GooGone

By
01/03/2011

I usually run the container under hot water for 4-5 minutes then use a sponge with some dish soap to help work off the rest of the sticky residue. Always works for me.

By
01/03/2011

Try De-Solv-It.

By
01/03/2011

WD-40

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01/02/2011

Fingernail polish remover, any generic brand! Douse a cotton ball (or two or more - whatever it takes) and scrub, scrub, scrub the label and container. Works almost every time on glass and most plastics. Use a tad of "Dawn" dish washing liquid detergent and a scrub pad to clean up any straggler evidence of glue or paper. Good luck. :-)

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I bought a large wall mirror and after removing the label there's a sticky residue that I can't take off. I tried alcohol and nail polish remover. Thanks

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By cmilhollan 06/27/2011

Try GooBGone. Works for me.

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Removing Glue Residue

You probably won't believe it (I didn't at first), but the best thing I know to remove sticky residue from labels and tags is fly spray! Yep, your everyday, garden variety fly spray. Spray some on a paper towel and rub the sticky area (it takes a little work). If it is particularly stubborn, spray it directly onto the area and leave a few seconds before working on it. You may need to do it a couple of times, but I haven't found one yet that didn't come away. This works on glass, ceramic, china, etc.

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