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Removing Stickers from Plastic

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Date: 07/26/2004 Topics: Cleaning > Appliances | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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I desperately need to know how to remove the price tag stickers from plastic. I read a couple of feedbacks in regards to lighter fluid. Is that safe for plastic?
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By Tori (Guest Post)
If you don't have WD-40 on hand, Tilex works as well. I used just a little bit and with minimal scrubbing, the sticker residue came off immediately.

Posted on 03/02/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By North Carolina 08 (Guest Post)
WD-40 IS the way to go. It removed the sticky residue from a hard plastic Christmas candy tray. Tried the OOPS on hard plastic and ruined it. Don't use solvents becuasue it will deface plastic.

Posted on 12/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Sergio. (Guest Post)
Butter and peanut butter are messy. WD40 smells and requires a good washing after. What worked best for me was lock de-icer that I use on my car when locks freeze up in winter. You don't have to leave it on long and the goop comes right off.

Posted on 12/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By little miss giggles:D (Guest Post)
I recently bought a nike water bottle. they stuck so many stickers, having a headache thinking how to get them off.

well, I tried WD40! its like really good!!
now my bottle is as good as new thanks guys! :)

Posted on 12/07/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Mike (Guest Post)
BUTTER worked GREAT! Triple awesome!

Posted on 11/01/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By pdogg (Guest Post)
Heat it up with hair dryer, then peel. WD-40/Goo-Gone/Alcohol/Nail Polish Remover if needed to remove annoying residue.

Posted on 10/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By J Smith (Guest Post)
Used WD 40 to remove the sticky stuff from a birthday gift where the price tag was stuck.

Posted on 10/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Nikki (Guest Post)
The regular butter works pretty fine, even on those stubborn ugly sticker left overs. Just remember to keep it 15 minutes long.

Posted on 10/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Sheesh (Guest Post)
I use Goo-Gone. I buy mine at JoAnn Fabrics or WalMart. Put a small amount on, let it sit a minute and start picking the label off. Works like a charm. I hate stickers so try to remove these as soon as I buy an item. If the item gets washed or sits around for a while they may tend to adhear more. Good Luck

Posted on 09/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Erik (Guest Post)
Just used regular butter and a paper towel and it worked great!

Posted on 09/07/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Georgianna (Guest Post)
Try mineral oil. Saturate the sticker and leave on for five minutes then wipe off with a paper towel.

Posted on 08/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Gfore...Florida (Guest Post)
WOW! Peanut butter works. Thank you all for the tip.

Posted on 08/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Boris (Guest Post)
WD 40 is the best!

Posted on 08/05/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Meg (Guest Post)
I used peanut butter on my brand new computer, the sticker "goo" came RIGHT off after letting it sit for a couple of minutes. Natural and non abrasive!

Posted on 07/19/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By (Guest Post)
Hooray!
I couldnt find peanut butter at home, so i tried ordinary butter, and it worked like magic!
Simply leave it on for 5 to 10 minutes, then wipe it off with a dry kitchen towel. If the surface is oily or smells buttery, just wash it with soap and it'll be 100% perfect!

Posted on 07/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By (Guest Post)
I think any moisturizing cream will do, and will never damage any kind of plastic.

Posted on 07/03/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By (Guest Post)
PEANUT BUTTER IS BETTER THAN ANYTHING!

TRY IT!
WORKED FOR ME ON A CAR!!

Posted on 06/30/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By H from RSM (Guest Post)
I used goof-off on my new plastic pool tumblers, and it ruined them. It was too strong for the plastic and the colour printed on the cup ... a smeary mess! I'll try the peanut butter. It can't hurt.

Posted on 06/28/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By N S (Guest Post)
Peanut Butter worked great for me, thanks for the suggestion!

Posted on 05/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By WARNING!! (Guest Post)
To be safe, do NOT use lighter fluid as it may affect the colour of the plastic. It doesn't happen always but who wants to risk it.

You need something greasy. I am allergic to Peanuts so I used Nivea Cream. Anything oily will penetrate the paper and dissolve the glue. The thicker and glossier the paper, the longer you need to leave it. Rubbing helps.

Posted on 05/16/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Chris in Orlando. (Guest Post)
Peanut Butter did the trick, 10 mins and it all comes right off, Thanks for the tip.

Posted on 04/14/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Gail W (Guest Post)
OMG! I've just tried Avon skin so soft on a plastic window in a wallet and it removed the goo from the sticker, awesome. Even better I'm an avon rep., double awesome.

Posted on 04/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Wendy G (Guest Post)
I tried both peanut butter and WD40, both worked but the WD40 worked best for me. Thanks for the great tip!!

Posted on 03/25/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Patrick (Guest Post)
Peanut butter worked great, thanks for the tips

Posted on 03/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Patrick (Guest Post)
Hope this peanut butter thing works, let you know in 15 minutes.

Posted on 03/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By linda (Guest Post)
WD40 does the trick

Posted on 01/03/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Ana (Guest Post)
Use peanut butter.

Posted on 08/26/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Michelle C. (1) Contact
Hi-you can buy a product called goof-off which will remove all types of sticky stuff. If you get sticky stuff on your clothes try de-solve-it. This will also take out grease spots like if grease splatters on you while cooking.
Good Luck

Posted on 07/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Julio (Guest Post)
hi from mexico, i just used peanut butter and it was great it takes 10 minutes and waaaallaaa! all clean. ooohhh and during those minutes please enjoy a sandwich, it will be much better.
come and visit us at Sayulita Mexico!!

Posted on 07/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By mrs.8 (Guest Post)
Well, I just tried the peanutbutter, and was not impressed. I left it on a half an hour, and not all the sticker came off, and then had a huge mess to clean up. I think I'll try the wd40 next time.

Posted on 06/13/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By yo mamma (Guest Post)
first i eat some peanut butter, then i use it. :)

RE: Removing Stickers from Plastic

Posted on 03/25/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By gurth (136) Profile Contact
Rub with a soft cloth and turpentine.

Posted on 03/18/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Nell (Guest Post)
I have tried Peanut Butter in the past and it did not work for me. But I did not know to let it sit for a few minutes before cleaning it off. I tried it again, let it sit on the plastic for a few minutes this time, and the sticker glue came right off ! Thank You, Thank You!

Posted on 12/14/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Nell (Guest Post)
I have tried Peanut Butter in the past and it did not work for me. But I did not know to let it sit for a few minutes before cleaning it off. I tried it again, let it sit on the plastic for a few minutes this time, and the sticker glue came right off ! Thank You, Thank You!

Posted on 12/14/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Kelly K. (Guest Post)
I tried everything! Peanut butter worked great!! Thanks so much for the advice

Posted on 12/04/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By LA (Guest Post)
I tried the peanut butter tip for removing a gooie sticker backing from a large plastic jar and it worked amazing. Even my husband who was skeptical, was amazed. Thanks for the hint.

Posted on 11/10/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Jerry (Guest Post)
I used the Avon Skin So Soft and a que tip, it worked great!

Posted on 07/16/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Jenny (Guest Post)
I just tried Peanut Butter! It worked great! Put some on, let it site for a few mins, and off all the glue came. SUper easy! Thanks :)

Posted on 07/08/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse

By KRYSTALCA (Guest Post)
Whoopee! WD40 did it in 5 minutes. Geez. I wasted 3.5 hours last night trying to get a huge sticker off of a $300+ Cadillac Escalade toy for my child, and was ready to take it back to the store - I even tried to call the manufacturer to find out, A. Why would they put a sticker that was cemented on the passenger side of a toy known for it's cool black color; and B. How do you get it off. No response. Then I decided to look on the Internet. THANK YOU ALL!

Posted on 10/23/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By JOhn (Guest Post)
What can i use to take pin strips off of a car with out harming the paint???

Posted on 09/18/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By janice (Guest Post)
what can i use to remove a parking sticker from a plastic window in a jeep ? will avon sss work on that and will it harm the plastic ?

Posted on 08/22/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Tami (Guest Post)
I just used peanut butter to take the ugly stickers of the face of my new computer, worked like a charm.

Posted on 08/15/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Imran Musa (Guest Post)
WD40 removed the remainder glue left on two different companies phones surfaces from two different sticker sources. Drop a drop or two, wait for a second or two, massage WD40 over sticky surface area with one finger tip, sticky goo will dissolve or melt into a thin paste-like something. Wipe off all with edge of smooth cloth containing small quantity of WD40. Disconnect phone before doing this. Don't let WD40 ooze into any of the holes that may let it inside the phone electronics. Or, hold phone/object upside down so any excess WD40 will drip-off the surface, like painting the roof from its underside.

Posted on 02/01/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Raphael (Guest Post)
WD40 WD40 WD40!!!

Posted on 09/21/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By lorac456 (42) Contact
Lighter fluid is the best thing I have found, it even gets the label off of prescription medicine bottles.

Posted on 09/08/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Diana Dwyer (Guest Post)
I use lemon oil to remove stickers or any type of gummy glue.

Posted on 09/08/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Toni (Guest Post)
All those things work,but the safest thing I've found is Avon's Skin so soft. works on any surface & it wont smell bad or discolor the plastic. I've even used it to remove pin stripping from a car! My husband tried goo be gone & it removed the paint & it took him hours,I did it when he was at work & it took 15 min. He was amazed! Hope this helps!

Posted on 07/28/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Laura (Guest Post)
I use a product called GOO GONE. It's a citrus based product, made by Magic American Corporation. Just poor a little on the sticker let it set for a moment and rub with a rag in a circular motion and stickers and left over glue come right off.

Posted on 07/27/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Ann (Guest Post)
Use baby oil or even peanut butter.

Posted on 07/27/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Jenlud (1) Contact
Thank you!! I used the WD40 and it worked like a charm!!

Posted on 07/27/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By (Guest Post)
NAILPOLISH REMOVER [WITH ACETONE] WILL WORK

Posted on 07/27/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By EVIE (Guest Post)
I use WD 40, Works great for me.

Posted on 07/27/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Lisa Mutton (Guest Post)
W-D 40 in a can is the only way to go. I keep a can under my sink for just such instances. In the event you don't have a can of WD-40 in the garage, vegetable or baby oil will work also. Just cover the sticker with any of the 3, and let sit for a time. Sticker should peel right off!

Posted on 07/27/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Vicki (Guest Post)
I had used lighter fluid for years & it does work. But in my quest to use & keep less chemicals in my house I now just let them soak in hot soapy water. If it's furniture you can use a sponge to keep it on the surface.

Posted on 07/27/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse

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