How to Get the Sticker Remains off Valuable Products

Last Updated: January 29, 2020 References

Some products that you buy may have stickers on them which leave sticky remains that are very hard to get off. This article shows you ways to remove the remains off such products without damaging them.

Method 1

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Glass

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Soak the remains of the sticker with rubbing alcohol.^{[1]
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Use the sharp edge of a razor blade to scrape off the remains; this will not damage the glass.^{[2]
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Make sure the blade isn't pointing directly towards the glass. It should be facing the remains and should just skim the surface of it. If it gets harder to scrape off, add warmer water.

Method 2

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Wood

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Put hot water on a sponge.^{[3]
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Dab the sponge on the the remains of the sticker on the wood.
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Slowly peel off as you would with a sticker. It will be easier than using cold water.
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Consider using a towel to rub it off but it depends on the wood type. If it is smooth, the towel will work better than peeling it off.

Method 3

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Metal

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Use very hot water on the remains. Let it set for about 3 minutes.^{[4]
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Get a towel and rub the remains off hard. The harder you rub the remains, the more effective it will be.^{[5]
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Confirm that you are doing it correctly by checking if you get small rolls of sticker.

Method 4

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Plastic

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Use rubbing alcohol and do basically what you would do with glass but be more gentle.^{[6]
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Community Q&A

Question

How do I remove a sticker from a chalk board?

Community Answer

Take a steamer and hold it against the sticker with a butter knife in between (don't apply it directly to the chalkboard or it can get scratched). Slowly peel the sticker off and then wipe away any marks it left behind.
Question

How do I peel sticker remains off of a corning ware pot?

Community Answer

Leave it in a tub of water for an hour or two, then take it out and rub on the sticker until it comes off.
Question

How do I get the sticker remains off a hydro flask?

Community Answer

Use a Clorox/Lysol wipe, and set it gently on the spot. After 10 seconds, start wiping.
Question

How do I get the remains of a sticker off a stainless-steel, gas grill?

Community Answer

Spray WD-40 on the sticker and wait five minutes. Wipe with cloth with the grain of the stainless steel. Repeat as needed. Wipe off any extra WD-40 with a clean rag.

Warnings

Do not try using hot water on glass.

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All three methods can cause injury if care is not taken, so be vigilant. Keep your fingers out of the way of the razor blade.

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The glass does not class as a laptop screen. A related wikihow has been added to tell you how to clean a laptop screen.

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