Getting Rid of Sticker Stains: Housekeeping Tips

19.12.2023 13:40
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21

Lots of people love stickers, but not everyone uses them simply because of the glue stains they can leave.

While some high-quality stickers leave basically no stains, others can significantly spoil the surface.

Luckily, you can get rid of these glue stains, and that's how you can do it.

Vegetable Oil

Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the glue stain.

Let it sit for a few minutes to soften the glue.

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Gently rub the area with a cloth or sponge until the glue lifts.

Vinegar Solution

Mix equal parts vinegar and water.

Dampen a cloth or sponge with the solution.

Press it onto the glue stain and let it sit for a while.

Wipe away the glue with a clean cloth.

Rubbing Alcohol

Dab rubbing alcohol onto the glue stain using a cotton ball or cloth.

Allow it to sit for a few minutes.

Gently rub the area until the glue is no longer visible.

Heat and Peel Method

Use a hairdryer to warm up the glue on the sticker.

Peel off the sticker slowly while continuing to apply heat.

Any remaining glue can be wiped away with a cloth.

Dish Soap

Mix a few drops of dish soap with warm water.

Apply the soapy solution to the glue stain.

Scrub the area with a sponge or soft brush.

Rinse with clean water and wipe dry.

Peanut Butter

Spread a small amount of peanut butter over the glue stain.

Let it sit for about 10 minutes.

Wipe away the peanut butter and glue with a clean cloth.

Nail Polish Remover (Acetone-Free)

Use a cotton ball soaked in acetone-free nail polish remover.

Gently rub the glue stain until it dissolves.

Wipe the area with a clean cloth.

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Author: Kate Yakimchuk Editor internet resource

Content
  1. Vegetable Oil
  2. Vinegar Solution
  3. Rubbing Alcohol
  4. Heat and Peel Method
  5. Dish Soap
  6. Peanut Butter
  7. Nail Polish Remover (Acetone-Free)