How to remove remnants of a sticker

Video: How to Remove Sticker Residue from Any Surface

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Method 2 of 3: Remove with soapy water and vinegar
Method 3 of 3: Removing with other home remedies
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1 Remove any remaining decal using scissors, an old credit card, or a knife. If you are using a sharp object, place it perpendicular to the contaminated area. Otherwise, dents may form on the surface after removing the decal. By using an old credit or discount card, you can rub more vigorously without risk of damaging the surface.

Be careful when using a knife or scissors when removing the remainder of the sticker from a glass or metal surface. Scratches may remain on the surface. Use one of the methods below to remove any decal residue from glass or metal surfaces.
Peel off the sticker with a sharp object away from you to avoid injury.

2 Wrap the adhesive tape around your fingers, sticky side out, and press it against the soiled area. The tape should fit snugly around your index and middle fingers. Press the tape against the rest of the decal. Repeat several times until you remove the rest of the sticker completely.

If the adhesive tape stops sticking before you completely remove any remaining adhesive, use the other side of the adhesive tape ring or a new piece of tape.

3 Roll the glue into balls using your fingers. This method will work well if the remainder of the decal is still fresh and not too adhered to the surface. Slide your finger across the rest of the decal, applying pressure to it. The remaining adhesive will roll into balls that can be easily removed from the surface.

4 Rub the soiled area with a damp cloth. Use the wet wipes that you have on hand. Wipe the stained area with a damp cloth until you feel that the surface with the rest of the decal is no longer sticky. Wait for the surface to dry and wipe it down again with a tissue. Do this until you have completely removed the rest of the sticker.

Method 2 of 3: Remove with soapy water and vinegar

1 Pour soapy water into a large container. This method works best for items such as glass jars that can be immersed in a container of water. Get a container, such as a large bowl, into which you can pour water and submerge the item with the rest of the decal. Mix dishwashing liquid with hot water and pour into a container.
- Do not pour soapy water to the brim. Otherwise, water will overflow when you lower the item into the container.
2 Leave the item in a container of soapy water for half an hour. If you are trying to remove the decal from a glass jar, place it in water so that the side of the jar containing the remainder of the decal is completely covered with water. Within half an hour, the glue will dissolve and you can easily remove it.
3 Rub the surface with soapy water. After soaking the item in soapy water for half an hour, you can easily remove the rest of the sticker. Dampen a cloth with soapy water and rub the area where the rest of the decal is. Rub until you completely remove the remaining decal.
4 Rub the area with the rest of the decal with vinegar. If, despite your best efforts, you still can't remove the sticker completely, add the vinegar to a bowl of water. Once you've soaked the item in water, you can easily remove the rest of the decal with vinegar.
- Do not use vinegar if you need to remove the decal from marble, stone, aluminum, or cast iron surfaces. Vinegar can damage the surface.

Method 3 of 3: Removing with other home remedies

1 Wear disposable gloves and protect your work area. Some of the substances discussed in this section may irritate the skin. Therefore, be sure to wear latex gloves to avoid this. If you will be removing the decal by placing the dirty object on the table, cover it with old newspaper before starting work.
2 Choose the right product. Choose a product based on the surface the remainder of the decal is on. Also, pay attention to the size of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use oily products on porous surfaces. Also, be careful when using corrosive substances, such as not applying vinegar on metal or stone surfaces. Some home remedies are much more effective than those specifically designed to remove sticker residue.
3 Use rubbing alcohol to remove the rest of the decal from most surfaces. It is an effective product that leaves no residue after using it. In addition, the surface treated with alcohol dries quickly. This is an effective tool that perfectly removes sticky glue from any surface. If you don't have alcohol, you can use vodka. Do not use sugary alcoholic beverages such as rum, as the dirty surface may become stickier.
- Dampen a cloth with rubbing alcohol and scrub the stained area.
- Check the result after 15 seconds. If there is still some decal left on the surface, continue rubbing until the decal is completely removed.
4 Use vegetable oil to remove the decal from the non-porous surface. By wetting the stained area with oil, you can easily clean it up. Since vegetable oil contains no harmful chemicals, you can use it to remove decal from delicate surfaces. Be careful, however, as some surfaces may have oil stains; do not use oil to remove the decal from porous surfaces such as wood or fabric. If you are not sure what the reaction will be, apply the oil to a small, inconspicuous area of the contaminated surface. If there are no stains on the surface, you can use this product to remove the remnants of the decal.
- Apply the oil to a paper towel and place it on the soiled area.
- Wait a few minutes for the oil to soak into the surface.
- Remove the paper towel and rub the stained area.
5 Mix 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 3 tablespoons of baking soda. The baking soda mixes with vegetable oil to form a paste that can be used to remove any adhesive residue from the surface. Use your finger to rub the rest of the sticker with the paste. The baking soda and vegetable oil will help separate them without scratching the surface. When you have peeled off any remaining decal, wipe off the excess paste with a paper towel.
- Unused paste can be saved in a plastic bag for future use.
Michelle Driscoll, Cleaning Specialist, advises: “My favorite remedy is a simple mixture of vegetable oil and baking soda. Simply mix 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil with 3 tablespoons of baking soda to make a paste. Rub it with your fingers until the sticky residue comes off and dry it clean with a paper towel. "
6 Rub vinegar over the soiled area. Although you will need to work harder than rubbing alcohol, vinegar is an effective way to remove decal residue. Do not use vinegar if you need to remove the decal from marble, stone, aluminum, or cast iron surfaces. Vinegar can damage it.
- Soak a rag in vinegar and wipe down the surface.
- Check the result after 15 seconds. If there is still some decal left on the surface, continue rubbing until you remove the decal completely.
7 Apply peanut butter to the rest of the decal. Peanut butter is a safe alternative to acidic products and, due to its oily content, can do the job. If you're unsure of which product you can use to remove decal residue from a dirty surface, peanut butter is a safe choice.
- Apply peanut butter to the contaminated surface and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Wipe the surface to remove the peanut butter; you will most likely be able to easily remove the rest of the sticker.
8 Use products specifically designed for removing stickers from all kinds of surfaces. Such products are quite effective when it is necessary to remove the remnants of the sticker. They are safe to use on a variety of surfaces. However, be careful as they can leave greasy stains after applying them.
- Follow the instructions on the package.After reading the instructions, you will know how to use the selected product correctly, as well as on what surface it can be used.
9 Remove the rest of the decal using mayonnaise. Because mayonnaise contains oil and vinegar, it is an excellent decal remover. However, you should not use it when you need to remove the sticker from a porous surface such as wood, plastic or fabric, as the aforementioned products may damage the surface.
- Apply mayonnaise to the rest of the decal.
- Rub the surface until you remove the sticker completely.

Tips

If you are unsure which product is safe for the surface to be cleaned, use soapy water as the most harmless option.
Cover the dirty metal surface with corrector and rub with an eraser. Thanks to this method, not even a trace of the sticker will remain on the surface.
You can easily remove the remnants of the sticker from your phone or phone case by dampening a cotton swab in nail polish remover and wiping the contaminated area. After that, be sure to wipe the phone or case with a clean cloth.
Pour some nail polish remover onto a paper towel and lightly rub the sticky area with it. Remains of glue can be easily removed from the surface.
A good scraper can be made from plastic cutlery, an old credit or loyalty card, or special plastic paint scrapers.
Other effective cleaning agents include WD-40, aerosol deodorants and perfumes, nail polish remover (not oil based), and the like. Note, however, that the more ingredients a product contains, the more likely it is to stain absorbent surfaces such as fabric or wood.
Hot soapy water can be used to remove the remainder of the sticker.
Be careful when scraping the label off the plastic. Prolonged scraping can damage the plastic.
Disinfectant wipes are a great way to remove decal residue.

Warnings

Be careful when dealing with flammable materials.
If you use substances that give off harmful vapors, always do so in a well-ventilated area.
Always test your chosen product on an inconspicuous spot to see if stains remain. In some cases, the surface may be damaged, stains or discoloration of the surface may occur. This often happens when removing stains from plastic surfaces.