Hand sanitizer is not just for cleaning your hands - it can also be an effective solution for removing label and sticker residue. Hand sanitizer is safe to use on most surfaces, including wood, metal, and glass. Its high alcohol content helps break down the adhesive and dissolve the residue.
Hand sanitizer will work. Put a little on and rub. The residue should just roll off when you rub it.
Oil, acetone, and rubbing alcohol can all work for sticker residue. My favorite is Goo Gone, though. Works for everything sticky, including grease, gum, candle wax, crayon, markers... I always keep some on hand.
I use rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover (acetone). Works great. And, you can use the same things to clean adhesive goo off of your scissors.
If rubbing alcohol is unavailable, try using white vinegar, cooking oil, or even warm soapy water. Apply the chosen substance to a cloth and rub the sticky residue until it loosens, then wipe it away.
One easy method is to use standard cooking oil or oil-based materials. Vegetable or canola oil can work wonders, as can peanut butter or mayonnaise. Spread it on, let it soak into the residue for about an hour, then wipe it away. For a tougher clean, try rubbing alcohol or vodka.
Oil. Baby oil, cooking oil or even lubricants like Vaseline can effectively loosen old stickers. Apply a small amount to the leftover adhesive and gently rub the spot.
Leave some toothpaste on for a few minutes and all residues should be gone. Pro's – Cheap, safe, and accessible. Con's – Don't try these on cloth material because getting toothpaste stains out is a real pain in the tooth.
Yes. Dawn dish soap, known for its grease-fighting capabilities, can effectively remove sticker residue. Add a few squirts of Dawn dish soap directly to the sticker residue. Let it sit for 10 minutes, and gently rub it with a cloth until the adhesive dissolves.
Applying oil, aloe vera, or lotion can help dissolve the adhesive. You can use baby oil, olive oil, coconut oil, or any other gentle oil.
One of the best ways to remove sticker residue is with rubbing alcohol, a substance that's safe to use on most surfaces (such as glass, wood, and plastic). Soak a paper towel or rag in rubbing alcohol and lay it over the surface of the sticker residue for several minutes.
The sanitizing step is a mandated part of most state and federal food safety protocols for food contact surfaces. Sanitizers merit more scrutiny than cleaners in an organic process because some sanitizers are designed to leave a faint anti-bacterial residue on food contact surfaces.
Fortunately, Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes come preloaded with a bleach-free cleaning solution to help loosen the adhesive so you can remove it from the surface. The textured non-woven wipe material is strong enough for scrubbing when it's needed.
Windex's components, including ammonia, detergents, and solvents, work to break the bonds in glue leftovers, making them easier to remove. It dissolves sticker residue and water-based glues like white craft or school glue.
Alcohol to the rescue.
Consider using a little rubbing alcohol, which is a non-solvent for pressure-sensitive adhesives. When you apply rubbing alcohol, the adhesive residue will lose its adhesion and will precipitate. This can also work with acetone, or nail polish remover.
Goo Gone: Apply a small amount of Goo Gone to a cloth and gently rub the residue. Wipe the area clean with a damp cloth afterward. Magic Eraser: A magic eraser can work wonders on stubborn residue, but use it lightly to avoid damaging the laptop's finish.
Peanut Butter
The oils in this sandwich favorite dissolve adhesives on plastic, wood, and most other surfaces without causing damage. It's also the best solution for removing sticky messes like kids' slime from hair and fabric. Dab peanut butter on the sticker residue and let it sit for five minutes.
Baking Soda and Coconut Oil
Mix together a paste using two parts coconut oil and one part baking soda. Apply the paste to the sticker and let sit for several minutes. Scrub and wipe clean with a damp cloth. This method works best for smaller pieces of sticker and residue left over after using a different method.
It's unsurprising, then, that the world's strongest glue is an epoxy resin. DELO MONOPOX, made by the German adhesives company DELO, currently holds the Guinness World Record for the heaviest weight lifted by glue (bit.ly/3RFEZv2).