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Removing Stickers from Windows and Mirrors

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Date: 03/09/2007 Topics: Cleaning > Miscellaneous | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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My granddaughter put christmas labels on my windows and they won't come off. Is there something besides buying the goo gone to take them off? Some kind of household product?

Judy from Ohio
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Post By rebecca (Guest Post) (10/08/2008)
I can't believe no one knows this the easiest way is to wet a piece of glad wrap, and wrap over the sticker leave for a few minutes, and the sticker will just slide off. If there is any glue left, it will just rub off with your finger. This is how I also remove stickers off the car windows.

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Post By Marissa (Guest Post) (09/15/2008)
Nail polish remover didn't work for me, but clorox wipes and my thumb nail did. Had to take sticker off hanging door mirror.

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Post By Macie (Guest Post) (08/15/2008)
I rubbed baby oil on a sticker that was on an aquarium and then I used a credit card and lifted one of the corners of the sticker and it peeled right off. Then I cleaned it with glass cleaner.

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Post By ben (Guest Post) (08/01/2008)
Just take the blade out of a box cutter and gently wedge it underneath the sticker. Slowly it will come off then use an orange based cleaner or goo-gone to take off residue.

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Post By jennie (Guest Post) (07/28/2008)
Blimin stickers on Microwave doors, who stupid idea was it to put the safety stickers on the DOOR. I bought a stainless steel Microwave, got it home, unpacked it and carefully peeled off the safety sticker-result-one big sticky mess. I took it back and they were ok about it. I picked a new one brought it home and guess what? Another flamin sticker, we've been trying to get this off for about an hour now, tried nail polish remover, scraped it with our nails, soapy hot water, all that remains is the WD40 trick and I'm not sure if I dare try it. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS, THIS IS THE MESS THE 2ND STICKER HAS LEFT. LITTLEWOODS CAN YOU PLEASE STICK YOUR STICKERS ON THE TOP INSTEAD OF THE DOOR.

Editor's Note: I'd try Goof Off, put on a piece of paper towel or drip a little on the sticker stuff. Let sit for a few seconds and wipe off. It worked for me on window stickers. Make sure that you wash the area well with soap and water before using.

RE: Removing Stickers from Windows and Mirrors

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Post By kelly (Guest Post) (05/06/2008)
Went with the nail polish remover and some elbow grease and was done in minutes. Thanks

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Post By kelly (Guest Post) (05/06/2008)
Went with the nail polish remover and some elbow grease and was done in minutes. Thanks

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Post By Sharon Taylor (Guest Post) (02/14/2008)
Why do new windows require so many stickers.Some came away easy with soapy water, however I was left with huge eye sores on my six back windows. Gave this site a look and hey presto! nail polish remover worked brilliantly - so thanks for the advice.

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Post By flowerlove (Guest Post) (01/01/2008)
Pledge and a credit card worked nicely!

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Post by luvmygingerkids (377) | (01/01/2008)
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The most efficient way to remove stickers from glass is with a razor cutter. Hardware stores sell special tools and they're not too expensive.

Apply a little baby oil to any remaining goo, scrub with the scruffy side of a sponge, and then use window cleaner.

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Post By flowerlove (Guest Post) (01/01/2008)
Pledge and a credit card worked nicely!

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Post By lily (Guest Post) (12/30/2007)
Use peanut butter it works wonders.

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Post By IB (Guest Post) (10/26/2007)
I tried all responses and the only thing that worked was WD 40 pen.

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Post by kfr1sby (13) | (09/12/2007)
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I use a little bit of baby oil, and my thumbnail. This also works for getting eyebrow/leg wax off your fingers!

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Post By Alecia (Guest Post) (09/12/2007)
GOO GONE!
Nothing else worked for me.

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Post By Streaker (Guest Post) (05/14/2007)
I tried the hot vinegar and it did work but it left the mirror smelling bad. I then tried some simple hand lotion and it worked just as good as the vinegar but it left a pleasent smell:

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Post By Janet from Toronto (Guest Post) (04/25/2007)
Judy did u ever find a product that u like and it works for getting stickers from the windows, if so could u please let me know?
thks
jsimp52 AT yahoo.com

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Post By Ray-Anne (Guest Post) (04/12/2007)
Try using furniture polish spray. Rubs off easy!

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Post By (Guest Post) (03/29/2007)
Anti-bacterial hand gel along with a stiff spatula worked in a matter of minutes. It washes up easily and it does smells good.... Thank you!

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Post By Peaches (Guest Post) (03/14/2007)
Gals
did you know that CocaCola works wonders at removing stickers? bought some large Mirrors and couldn't scrape the residue off from the paper stickers,accidently spilled some coke on it and the glue slid off.what a wonderful find.

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Post by mikki (103) | (03/14/2007)
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Peanut butter
Vegetable oil
Avon Skin-so-soft
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this also works for stickers left on clothes!

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Post by lmt470 (1) | (03/13/2007)
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I always use windex to loosen up the sticker and then I take a razor blade to scrape it off. It works really well. Good Luck!

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Post By (Guest Post) (03/13/2007)
you can also use peanut butter....it really does work!

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Post By Graycrab (Guest Post) (03/13/2007)
WD 40 works wonders!

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Post By Dianajoyce (Guest Post) (03/13/2007)
Stickers on any surface can be loosened by heating them with a hair drier and scraping gently with the edge of a credit card or putty knife.

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Post by sandy63 (459) | (03/13/2007)
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razor blades. i took off labels from a jar yesterday with the good old strait razor blade. hope it helps

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Post by lewis_admin (1336) | (03/09/2007)
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Try rubbing alcohol to remove stickers or adhesive from glass or mirrors. It works like a charm.

By Karrie

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Post By nic (Guest Post) (01/27/2007)
I tried nail polish remover, hand sanitiser to remove stickers from a mirror but it didn't work.Pledge with orange oil(for wood) worked wonders for me, came right off. Also worked on taking a sticker off stainless steel

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Post By Brittany (Guest Post) (12/19/2006)
use some WD-40

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Post by PeggyLee (31) | (06/09/2006)
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You can use a razor blade scrapper that you use to take paint off of windows too. If any residue is left, Goof-Off works good too.

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Post By Danielle (Guest Post) (04/28/2006)
Thank you Guys so much! I thought I was doomed....my childish stickers have been stuck on my mirror forever.......I tried goo at first, it didn't really work.....then I tried the antibacterial hand sanitizer,which was great..and even the heated vinegar did wonders...THank you guys!

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Post by ThriftyFun (3731) | (04/18/2005)
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To remove stickers or tape from windows, I find that if you add heated vinegar to a little spray bottle and apply a bit, it will remove the glue in no time at all.

By Marlene Harvey

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Post By Bev (Guest Post) (01/15/2005)
I got the idea to use rubbing alcohol from your site. Unfortunately, I was out, but your idea gave me an idea. I tried nail polish remover and that took the sticker off a new mirror.

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Post by jeangnome46 (64) | (10/20/2004)
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Try antibacterial hand gel. It's wonderful removing all types of adhesives and inks including markers. It also smells good.

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Post By Tami (Guest Post) (09/26/2004)
Use cooking oil that you have warmed in the microwave. It will remove the stickers then just use glass cleaner and soapy water to remove the oil. I have done this for years!!

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Post By Pat (Guest Post) (09/24/2004)
I have stumbled on this wonderful product called Goo-Gone. It works to get the stickers off of almost everything including plastic. ""

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