sticky label and residue removal

thriftlady_2

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

I use a metal scouring pad - takes the goo off, without scratching the glass.

HTH, Penny. x

I do that too, it works a treat. It is funny though how some labels just lift off after a brief soak and some require a good scrubbing.

Penelope_Penguin

thriftlady wrote: »

I do that too, it works a treat. It is funny though how some labels just lift off after a brief soak and some require a good scrubbing.

I think it's to do with the glue - some use a water-based type; others appear to be like Araldite :eek: :eek:

Penny. x

squeaky

Yes, for the residue you don't need WD40...

..ANY oil will do, and that includes cheap and cheerful cooking oil.

Honest

Rupa

Hi, I have taken the labels off some jam jars but I need to remove the sticky residue. Any ideas please?

Gingham_Ribbon

Vinegar and the rough bit of a washing up sponge works for me!

Rupa

Thanks, that was quick!

lolarentt

Any solvent will get it off (lighter fluid and such like). Harder work is use a hairdryer to heat it and you can then move it off with a cloth while the glue is warm - it'll come together into a blob if you push it around. Can get hot so be careful if you try this method. I'm assuming it's the still tacky sort of glue which is normal these days, not the old fashioned 'crunchy' sort which you could just chip off. Hope this helps!!

Fen1

Ditto above, but also pre-soaking in boiling hot water.

saving-grace

I have always used Sticky Stuff Remover from Lakeland - not cheap but I've had my bottle a few years and there's still loads left as you need to use very little. It does stink though - I have to use it at the back door because of the strong chemical smell.
A tip I read on here is to use cooking oil - this has worked well when I've tried it.

MrsB_2

White spirit. Cheap and cheerful and does a fab job on all sorts of sticky marks.