Things like price stickers and labels, different types of tape (packing, masking, scotch tape) can leave behind a sticky gooey residue that’s a tricky mess to remove. Here’s a list of items that can help make the cleanup job a lot easier.

Careful: Please test in an unnoticeable area first to make sure there will be no damage to the surface (especially on wood).

How To Remove Sticker Adhesive

  1. Nail Polish Remover
  2. Petroleum Jelly
  3. Toothpaste
  4. Hand Lotion
  5. Hair Spray
  6. Baby Oil (mineral oil)
  7. Vinegar (soak cloth, apply to goo then leave for awhile–even overnight)
  8. Rubbing Alcohol
  9. Windex
  10. Baking Soda & Water Paste (just rub gently into the goo, then wipe off with a warm wet cloth)
  11. Lighter Fluid
  12. Kerosene
  13. WD-40 (set for 5 minutes)
  14. Paint Thinner
  15. Rubber Cement Thinner
  16. Artgum Erasers
  17. Peanut Butter
  18. Vegetable Oil (set for about 2 hours)
  19. Margarine
  20. Mayonnaise (leave set for a few hours or overnight)
  21. Goo Gone
  22. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
  23. Furniture Polish
  24. For surfaces that you’re afraid to damage, try heating the sticky goo with a hair dryer then wiping off (firmly) with a wet warm & soapy cloth.
  25. Duct Tape (stick on goo firmly, life tape up quickly, repeat as needed)

Tips to remove duct tape adhesive: try lighter fluid or WD-40

Once adhesive goo has been removed, wash surface as you normally would.

If one method doesn’t work for your particular sticky spot, wash off the remainder of the remedy you tried and choose another.

If you’re trying to remove bumper stickers, here’s help: How To Remove Bumper Stickers.

Have I left out your tried and true method for removing sticker adhesive? Please share below :).

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