Comments on: How to Remove Sticker Residue http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-sticker-residue/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Russ http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-sticker-residue/#comment-77560 Russ Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:41:11 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=2258#comment-77560 Task: Remove the residue left on a textbook cover after completely removing a paper "Used Book" sticker. Results: (in order of application) Peanut Butter - FAIL Bathroom Cleaner w/ bleach - FAIL 90% isopropyl alcohol - FAIL oven cleaner - FAIL Comet powder w/ water - FAIL Tea Tree oil - INSTANT SUCCESS!!! Task: Remove the residue left on a textbook cover after completely removing a paper “Used Book” sticker.
Results: (in order of application)
Peanut Butter – FAIL
Bathroom Cleaner w/ bleach – FAIL
90% isopropyl alcohol – FAIL
oven cleaner – FAIL
Comet powder w/ water – FAIL
Tea Tree oil – INSTANT SUCCESS!!!

]]> By: Janelle http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-sticker-residue/#comment-71028 Janelle Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:01:56 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=2258#comment-71028 Eucalyptus Oil is my weapon of choice. Just apply neat to a cloth and the sticky stuff wipes right off. Also fabulous for cleaning, a few drops is sufficient, into your mop bucket with your regular cleaning product. Great for when you have a stuffy head, a few drops on your handkerchief or a few drops with water in your oil burner. Eucalyptus Oil is my weapon of choice. Just apply neat to a cloth and the sticky stuff wipes right off.
Also fabulous for cleaning, a few drops is sufficient, into your mop bucket with your regular cleaning product. Great for when you have a stuffy head, a few drops on your handkerchief or a few drops with water in your oil burner.

]]> By: Joe http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-sticker-residue/#comment-70856 Joe Thu, 08 Sep 2011 23:01:29 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=2258#comment-70856 PB is not only my favorite food....... It is my new favorite adhesive remover! PB is not only my favorite food……. It is my new favorite adhesive remover!

]]> By: Robert http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-sticker-residue/#comment-69226 Robert Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:52:53 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=2258#comment-69226 The peanut butter does really work, but the peanut butter has to be scrubbed or rubbed in a circular motion, or in some type of back and forth motion. You can actually feel when the sticky residue is coming off, because the glass surface will be smooth and will not be rough any longer. I had sticky glue on a glass countertop, and it came off really quickly. To be honest, I thought the people making the comments with the the removal with peanut butter were crazy, but after trying it, IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! After completion, the peanut butter has to be wiped off with a cloth, and the glass has to be cleaned with a glass cleaner, because of the peanut butter. The peanut butter does really work, but the peanut butter has to be scrubbed or rubbed in a circular motion, or in some type of back and forth motion. You can actually feel when the sticky residue is coming off, because the glass surface will be smooth and will not be rough any longer. I had sticky glue on a glass countertop, and it came off really quickly. To be honest, I thought the people making the comments with the the removal with peanut butter were crazy, but after trying it, IT REALLY DOES WORK!!! After completion, the peanut butter has to be wiped off with a cloth, and the glass has to be cleaned with a glass cleaner, because of the peanut butter.

]]> By: Nanaof5 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-sticker-residue/#comment-64056 Nanaof5 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:32:38 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=2258#comment-64056 I had sticky residue on some plastic plates I removed the sticker from. I tried soaking in hot soapy water and even tried alcohol, either worked. Then I tried the peanut butter and with a little effort it actually came off. I had sticky residue on some plastic plates I removed the sticker from. I tried soaking in hot soapy water and even tried alcohol, either worked. Then I tried the peanut butter and with a little effort it actually came off.

]]> By: Katie http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-sticker-residue/#comment-63214 Katie Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:16:06 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=2258#comment-63214 I just tried eye makeup remover today on new sunglasses and it worked wonderfully with a paper towel and using slight pressure to rub the residue off and didn't harm the sunglasses at all. I just tried eye makeup remover today on new sunglasses and it worked wonderfully with a paper towel and using slight pressure to rub the residue off and didn’t harm the sunglasses at all.

]]> By: Tori http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-sticker-residue/#comment-22243 Tori Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:17:21 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=2258#comment-22243 Thanks, this really works. You can use non-acetone nail polish too, it works the same. Thanks, this really works. You can use non-acetone nail polish too, it works the same.

]]> By: Darlene http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-sticker-residue/#comment-15211 Darlene Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:25:05 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=2258#comment-15211 A good safe way to remove sticky residue left from labels is to use a dab of petroleum jelly. After you have peeled off what label you can, just rub it on and let set a few minutes. Then take a paper towel and lightly scrub off the residue. (As some glues are tougher than others, it may take a repeat effort.) Wash in hot soapy water to remove leftover. Many of today's glues will come off cleanly by simply soaking the object with label intact in hot soapy water for 10-20 minutes. The label will slip right off, leaving no residue. A good safe way to remove sticky residue left from labels is to use a dab of petroleum jelly. After you have peeled off what label you can, just rub it on and let set a few minutes. Then take a paper towel and lightly scrub off the residue. (As some glues are tougher than others, it may take a repeat effort.) Wash in hot soapy water to remove leftover.

Many of today’s glues will come off cleanly by simply soaking the object with label intact in hot soapy water for 10-20 minutes. The label will slip right off, leaving no residue.

]]> By: Ann http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-sticker-residue/#comment-15066 Ann Sun, 31 May 2009 17:01:29 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/?p=2258#comment-15066 There is a awesome product named "Goo Gone" that will do the trick. It is citrus based and comes in a spray gel that you should be able to find at your local Wal-Mart or other retailer. Just spray a small amount on the sticker or residue, let it set a few seconds to dissolve the glue, and wipe clean with a paper towel. It tends to leave a somewhat oily film behind, so the item may require a second washing, but it is definitely worth the results! There is a awesome product named “Goo Gone” that will do the trick. It is citrus based and comes in a spray gel that you should be able to find at your local Wal-Mart or other retailer. Just spray a small amount on the sticker or residue, let it set a few seconds to dissolve the glue, and wipe clean with a paper towel. It tends to leave a somewhat oily film behind, so the item may require a second washing, but it is definitely worth the results!

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