-- Baby Boomers -- Family -
-- Green -- Home and Auto --
-- In Critical Condition -- Lifestyle --
-- Just Starting Out -- Money --
|
Removing sticker adhesiveIt's a Sticky Situation! |
|
-- Baby Boomers -- Family - -- Green -- Home and Auto -- -- In Critical Condition -- Lifestyle -- -- Just Starting Out -- Money -- |
|
|
share your thoughts about frugal living at TDS Community Subscribe to Our Money Saving Newsletter Also In This Week's Issue How can I avoid a refinancing rip-off? Tips to cope with the economy in 2009 5 great used cars for bargain hunters Refinance to clear decks after divorce More Stories About: |
Home
Lifestyle
Cleaning
Clothing Maintenance and Stain Removal
It's a Sticky Situation!
Stickers I washed a shirt that my child left a sticker on. Do you know of any way to get the sticker adhesive off of it? Un-Du the Damage The best product I have found for removing anything with adhesive is Un-Du adhesive remover. This product is usually found in the crafts/scrapbook section of discount stores, or in scrapbook stores. It is somewhat expensive, but it is worth every penny! It leaves no residue, unlike other products I have used. It'll Work Every Time Try Duct tape. Press the tape on firmly, rub your finger over it, and then pull it off very quickly. Works every time! A Fabulous Solution There is a product called "Goo Gone" that works fabulously on all sticker problems. It even works on those that have gone through the wash. De-Solv the Sticky Mess There is a product called De-Solv-It that can be found at Wal-Mart. The cost is approximately $3. It removes stickers, gum, crayons, etc. When my daughter was younger, we would dab a little on a cotton ball and then on a Band-Aid to help it slip off. Mom's Tried-and-True When I was a child, I did the same thing your child did. My mom tried peanut butter (it works on hair!) and it got the adhesive off of the shirt. Try Rubbing Alcohol Soak the spot with rubbing alcohol for approximately five minutes. Then rub the spot with a dry finger and the adhesive should come off. Another Goo Gone Proponent Goo Gone is a citrus-based product that easily removes sticker residue from clothing. I just wet a washcloth with some Goo Gone, rub the sticker residue, and rewash the item. If you are concerned about bleaching, you can always test it on an inconspicuous spot first. Not Just for Skin My son did the same thing and I didn't notice it until I took it out of the dryer. I sprayed the area liberally with Avon Skin-So-Soft, let it sit for a few minutes, and then I re-washed it. You'd never know the sticker had been there. WD-40 Works Every Time I've done this several times! WD-40 works every time at getting the residue off. Since it's pretty oily, I saturate the area with a grease cutting dish soap (like Dawn) afterwards, so I don't end up with a grease stain to replace the sticky mess. The Roundabout Way Rub a little butter or olive oil on the glue/gum to dissolve it. Then wash the garment in warm water to get the oil out. This might sound like a roundabout way of doing things, but it does work. Thoro Specializes in Sticky Residue Try using Thoro to remove the sticky residue. It is a dry cleaning liquid, located with the laundry supplies in your local grocery store. It works wonders on many things, and one of its specialties is removing sticky residue. It also works when you have left tape on a window too long, or to remove stubborn price tags, etc. I overheard a lady in a thrift store last week saying she had gotten ink out of a silk blouse with it. For under $3, it is worth a try. editor's note: We received quite a few answers to Dorothy's sticky problem. But, the most popular answer by far was the product Goo Gone. Do you have a time or money saving idea that wasn't included in this article? Please send it to tips @stretcher.com. We get the best ideas from our readers! Other Articles to Stretch Your Day and Your Dollar Fireplace Safety Tips Storage Solutions Afraid to Lose Your House or Car? Beat Energy Costs: Lighting First Aid for the Bathroom
Our Sponsor
Check Your Credit Now |
Copyright 1996 - 2009 "The Dollar Stretcher, Inc.". All rights reserved unless specifically noted.
Write to the Dollar Stretcher at:
Dollar Stretcher
PO Box 14160
Bradenton
FL 34280-4160
941-761-7805 voice
941-761-8301 fax
"The Dollar Stretcher, Inc." does not assume responsibility for advice given. All advice should be weighed against your own abilities and circumstances and applied accordingly. It is up to the reader to determine if advice is safe and suitable for their own situation.
