{"id":2749,"date":"2021-06-01T08:52:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T08:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/?p=2749"},"modified":"2021-06-01T09:01:33","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T09:01:33","slug":"how-to-remove-sticker-residue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Sticker Residue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If there are items in your home with stickers on them, and you remove those stickers, the chances are good that there will be residue there that you may find difficult to remove. The thing is, once you know exactly what to do about it, it\u2019s a lot easier than you think to get great results. There are a few factors involved in determining how to remove sticky residue from any item, but the specific method requires knowing what type of sticker was used, that is, where the residue came from, and what materials that actual item is made of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#How_to_Remove_Sticker_Residue\" title=\"How to Remove Sticker Residue\">How to Remove Sticker Residue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#How_to_remove_residue_from_metal\" title=\"How to remove residue from metal.\">How to remove residue from metal.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#How_to_remove_residue_from_wood\" title=\"How to remove residue from wood.\">How to remove residue from wood.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#How_to_remove_residue_from_glass\" title=\"How to remove residue from glass.\">How to remove residue from glass.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#How_to_remove_residue_from_a_car\" title=\"How to remove residue from a car.\">How to remove residue from a car.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#How_to_remove_residue_from_books\" title=\"How to remove residue from books.\">How to remove residue from books.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#How_to_remove_residue_from_clothes\" title=\"How to remove residue from clothes.\">How to remove residue from clothes.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#How_to_remove_residue_from_a_laptop\" title=\"How to remove residue from a laptop.\">How to remove residue from a laptop.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#How_to_remove_residue_from_your_windows\" title=\"How to remove residue from your windows.\">How to remove residue from your windows.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#Be_careful_and_read_the_directions_printed_on_the_product\" title=\"Be careful and read the directions printed on the product\">Be careful and read the directions printed on the product<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#Does_vinegar_remove_sticky_residue\" title=\"Does vinegar remove sticky residue?\">Does vinegar remove sticky residue?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#Can_baking_soda_remove_sticky_residue\" title=\"Can baking soda remove sticky residue?\">Can baking soda remove sticky residue?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#Will_lemon_juice_remove_sticky_residue\" title=\"Will lemon juice remove sticky residue?\">Will lemon juice remove sticky residue?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#Are_There_Other_Cleaning_Materials_You_Can_Use\" title=\"Are There Other Cleaning Materials You Can Use?\">Are There Other Cleaning Materials You Can Use?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-to-remove-sticker-residue\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_Sticker_Residue\"><\/span>How to Remove Sticker Residue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Price tags, labels, and regular stickers can be difficult to remove, in part because you don\u2019t want to damage the surface of the item they\u2019re adhered to. Before you start scrubbing or cutting into an item to remove any type of sticker, you have to consider the item you\u2019re taking care of because wood, plastic, glass, and all other items are completely different when it comes to getting the surface clean and free of a gooey mess. Below are some of the most common items people tend to remove stickers from, and what you can do to make sure they\u2019re spotless when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_remove_residue_from_metal\"><\/span>How to remove residue from <strong>metal<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, you\u2019ll be working with either bare metal or metal that has been painted. With bare metal, rub some baby oil or WD40 (depending on how tough the residue is) to the residue area and let it sit there for about 20 minutes. Afterward, take a cotton ball and soak it in the same substance (baby oil or WD40), then rub the residue gently until it is gone. Next, wipe off the area with a clean towel or paper towel. For painted metal, use a 1:1 mixture of coconut oil and baking soda, keeping in mind that you might have to warm the oil slightly so that it will mix properly with the baking soda. Take a clean microfiber towel and dip it into the mixture, then rub the affected area until the residue is gone. If it doesn\u2019t work right the first time, you can repeat the procedure until it does work. You can also use other oils in place of the coconut oil, including olive oil and vegetable oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_remove_residue_from_wood\"><\/span>How to remove residue from <strong>wood<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to sand the wood, you can try this method instead. First, gently heat the residue with either a hairdryer or a heat gun, making sure it\u2019s on the lowest setting. Take some hand cleaner that has pumice in it, and rub it with the grain going back and forth. Continue doing this until the surface feels smooth and clean, then take a soft microfiber cloth and dry off the area so that it\u2019s completely dry. If any of the hand cleaner is still left on the wood, use a damp cloth to remove it. You can also use this method more than once to make sure every bit of the residue has been removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_remove_residue_from_glass\"><\/span>How to remove residue from <strong>glass<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the item is small enough to fit into a sink, place it into a sink filled with water and dishwashing soap. Let the item soak for one hour before removing the residue. If the item is too big to fit into a sink, you can do the same thing using the bathtub instead. If the item is too large for either of these methods, take a towel and get it wet, then put dishwashing soap on it and place the towel on the spot where the sticky residue is located. With these large items, you\u2019ll probably have to rewet and resoap the towel every 15 minutes or so and reapply it to the sticky spot. In all of these instances, just take a sponge and scrub the residue off after the item has finished soaking. It\u2019s best if you use the scrubbing side because the residue will come off quicker and it won\u2019t ruin the glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_remove_residue_from_a_car\"><\/span>How to remove residue from <strong>a car<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have car dealer stickers, bumper stickers, or any other type of sticker on your car, you\u2019ve likely noticed how difficult they are to remove, but it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. First, use soap and water to thoroughly clean the residue area. Next, take a hairdryer and blow warm air on it for about a minute, holding it two to three inches away from the residue. Then, use a credit card, razor blade, or a box cutter to peel off the residue. When the sticker or residue starts to detach, go ahead and use a product such as Goo Gone or something similar to finish removing everything. Once everything has been removed, use a cloth to make sure every bit of the residue has been removed, and clean the area until it feels nice and smooth again. You can also use WD40 to make the residue easier to remove, as well as vodka, distilled vinegar, rubbing alcohol, or even boiling water poured over the residue. Be extra careful when using something such as vodka, which can be flammable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_remove_residue_from_books\"><\/span>How to remove residue from <strong>books<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Oddly enough, one of the most effective methods for removing sticker residue from books is the heat method, in which you use a hairdryer to loosen up the residue. Don\u2019t use a super-high heat, and know that it may take a while, so you\u2019ll have to be patient. If you can\u2019t get all of the residue off with heat, use something else after you\u2019re done with the heat, such as Goo Gone, rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover, or even lighter fluid. Be very careful with these removers because not all of them will work well on the book\u2019s cover. If you notice any damage occurring, stop the process immediately and wipe it off thoroughly. With all of these methods available, you are certain to find one that works for your particular book, and you\u2019ll be surprised by how well most of them work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_remove_residue_from_clothes\"><\/span>How to remove residue from <strong>clothes<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clothes can be a challenge because oils can stain them and let\u2019s face it, you don\u2019t want to be rubbing anything such as lemon juice or peanut butter on your clothing. Instead, the best way to remove residue from clothes is to use heat. Take a hairdryer and blow it on the residue spot, making sure the dryer is set to the lowest setting, or soak it in very hot water for a little while. Once the clothes get warm enough, the sticky residue should come off easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_remove_residue_from_a_laptop\"><\/span>How to remove residue from a <strong>laptop<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a laptop, you have numerous products you can use to remove sticky residue. This includes oil or oil-based products, dishwashing soap, rubbing alcohol, a heat source such as a hairdryer, semi-abrasive materials such as magic erasers or Scotch Brite pads, and even adhesive tape, which you will place over the residue, rub the tape in firmly, and remove it in one swift motion. Be careful not to get any of these materials on the keyboard or inside the screen, and if one of these methods doesn\u2019t work on your laptop, you can simply try another one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_remove_residue_from_your_windows\"><\/span>How to remove residue from your <strong>windows<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows, including car windows, can be a challenge because they cannot be removed and soaked in any type of removing solution. Therefore, you need a Plan B. Start by using a razor blade to peel off as much of the residue as possible, then use soap and water and a towel to clean the area thoroughly so that as much residue as possible is removed. Use the razor blade and your hand to remove even more of the sticker and residue, then use either rubbing alcohol, vinegar, WD40, boiling water, or vodka and rub it in using a towel. This should remove a lot more of the residue. When it looks like all of the residue has been removed, use a towel to wipe away the left-on residue and if it doesn\u2019t remove it all, start the process over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_careful_and_read_the_directions_printed_on_the_product\"><\/span>Be careful and read the directions printed on the product<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With all of these methods, you have to be careful and read the directions printed on the product to make sure the item you\u2019re cleaning is able to be used with that specific product. For instance, you can\u2019t use abrasive materials on many of the items listed above, while you can\u2019t use anything oily on other items. Paying attention to the directions for each product is important because the method either won\u2019t work as planned or at worst, it will ruin the item you\u2019re trying to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_vinegar_remove_sticky_residue\"><\/span>Does vinegar remove sticky residue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distilled vinegar does indeed work well at removing sticky residue, especially from items such as glass and plastic. Vinegar also tends to work quickly, so you likely won\u2019t have to work for long periods of time just to be successful at removing the sticky residue. It has just the right amount of acid in it to remove the residue without ruining the item it is there to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_baking_soda_remove_sticky_residue\"><\/span>Can baking soda remove sticky residue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, the baking soda has to be mixed with another ingredient, most commonly some type of oil such as vegetable, olive, or even coconut oil. It can be used on its own as well, and it really depends on what item you\u2019re trying to clean and what type of sticky residue it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_lemon_juice_remove_sticky_residue\"><\/span>Will lemon juice remove sticky residue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other ingredients, lemon juice often works best when it\u2019s mixed with other ingredients, such as water and baking soda. Like baking soda, lemon juice is a natural cleaning agent, so if you do your due diligence, you\u2019ll be able to discover thousands of uses for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Other_Cleaning_Materials_You_Can_Use\"><\/span>Are There Other Cleaning Materials You Can Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the materials mentioned so far, there are many other cleaning materials as well, and they include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tea tree oil. Tea tree oil, or melaleuca, is not only a great way to remove sticky residue, but it also has a nice pleasant scent that you\u2019ll enjoy the entire time you\u2019re working. It is a natural essential oil that is found in many products, but for the best results, try to use 100% tea tree oil and not a blend.<\/li><li>Mineral or baby oil. Again, oils work wonders in removing sticky residue from a lot of different items. Both mineral oil and baby oil are also very inexpensive, so you\u2019ll be able to keep them around for a very long time. The only thing you have to be aware of is that these types of oil can get everywhere, including places you don\u2019t want them to be, so use them with caution and go slowly.<\/li><li>Paint thinner. Using paint thinner should be a last resort \u2013 only used when all else fails. This is because paint thinner can be rather harsh and sometimes ruins the item you\u2019re trying to clean. It also has a very strong, unpleasant smell that tends to linger long after the project is complete. Still, it is a very effective method of removing stickers and sticky residue, so it\u2019s worth it to give it a try.<\/li><li>Goo Gone. This product was mentioned earlier, and you can buy it almost anywhere. The only warning you should heed when using it is to use it in a well-ventilated area because it has a very strong odor. Nevertheless, it works!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning stickers and sticky residue off of any item can be a challenge, but once you learn the ingredients that are useful for doing this, the task becomes a lot easier. The good news is, most of these ingredients are household items that you probably already own, and the ones you may have to go out and purchase usually don\u2019t cost much. Most of them are also \u201cnatural\u201d ingredients that won\u2019t harm the items you\u2019re trying to clean. Nevertheless, it\u2019s still recommended that you pay strict attention to the directions so that you don\u2019t accidentally ruin something you\u2019re trying to clean. Following the rules is always the smartest option when you\u2019re trying to remove sticky residue from any item in your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there are items in your home with stickers on them, and you remove those stickers, the chances are good that there will be residue there that you may find<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2750,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2749"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2749"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2749\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2753,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2749\/revisions\/2753"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2749"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2749"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2749"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}