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    How do you remove sticker residue from books?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    Depending on where the residue is on the book, you probably want to start out with the gentlest option possible. Try to lightly scrub with warm soapy water, and add in some vinegar if more power is needed. Rubbing alcohol can also be used. It would probably be best to stay away from really strong chemicals like the commercial adhesive remover Goo-Gone or acetone.
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    How do I get sticker residue off plastic?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    There are many methods to try to remove sticker residue on plastic. A safe and all-natural way to start with is to mix vinegar and soapy water and submerge the plastic in the mix if possible. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then rub and scrub away the residue. You can apply more vinegar or solution mixture if there is still residue left over. Other ways include using rubbing alcohol, cooking oil, or peanut butter.
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    How can I remove sticker residue from a white board?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    Using a cooking oil spray, an oil and baking soda paste, or a product like Goo Gone should help you remove the sticker residue on your white board.
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    How do I get sticker residue off from the back of a magnet?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    Any of the above options mentioned in the article should help you remove your sticker residue from a magnet: baking soda and oil paste, Goo Gone, soapy water and vinegar, etc.
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    Any ideas for left over sticky residue on windows?
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    You can use almost anything on glass besides a metal scraper. Try soapy water or vinegar first, then move on to stronger chemicals like acetone, rubbing alcohol, or oil if needed.
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    How to remove sticker residue from spaghetti squash?
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    Scrape off what you can and then wipe the squash with a cloth soaked in soapy water or vinegar. Don't use any stronger chemicals to avoid accidentally consuming them.
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    How do I remove sticky residue from clothes?
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    Soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and rub away as much of the residue as you can. Then, wash the garment with laundry detergent like normal.
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    How do I get sticky residue off painted walls?
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    Scrape off as much as you can with your fingers or a plastic scraper, then try washing the residue away with hot, soapy water. If that doesn't work, try something stronger like vinegar.
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    What's the best home remedy to remove sticker residue from auto glass?
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    Try a strong solvent like rubbing alcohol, vinegar, or acetone. They're strong enough to dissolve the adhesive residue without damaging the glass. Hot, soapy water may work too.
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    I put a sticker on my phone, which eventually fell off. How do I remove the sticky residue from an iPhone?
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    Nail polish remover works great on electronics. Just make sure to wipe off the residue quickly and change the Q-tip frequently to avoid residue buildup. Also, don't use too much liquid.
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    How do I remove a sticker from a ceramic floor?
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    Oil or acetone will dissolve the glue, but rubbing alcohol or even dish soap will also help after a short soak.
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    What is the best material to be used to remove sticker residue from a Macbook Pro?
    FrancoL
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    If it's on the metal or plastic part, I've had good results with vegetable or canola oil. Apply a light coat (so it doesn't run or drip), let it sit overnight, and then just rub it off. If some won't come off, apply more oil and let it sit until it does.
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    What will remove sticky labels off a wood bed?
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    Acetone will dissolve the glue without staining. Let sit for about a minute, and then wipe off. Other items that will help remove glue include: Petroleum jelly (like Vaseline), dish soap (though this may damage some finishes), and oils (like cooking spray, baby oil, or vegetable oil, though these may stain the finish).
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    How do I get the sticky residue off of a wood cross used for crafts?
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    Acetone will dissolve the glue without staining. Let it sit for about a minute, and then wipe off. Other items that will help remove glue include: Petroleum jelly (like Vaseline), dish soap (though this may damage some finishes), and oils (like cooking spray, baby oil, or vegetable oil, though these may stain the finish).
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    How do I remove sticky label residue on an RV screen?
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    Sticker residue will break down with oil. Try soaking a cotton ball with baby oil, and then gently rubbing the sticky patch. Wipe off any residual baby oil with a clean cotton ball.
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    What's the easiest method for removing label residue from Rx bottles?
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    First, soak the bottle in hot water and vinegar for as long as possible (you can experiment with other detergents as well). Next, wash and scrub the bottle, and repeat as needed.
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    How do I remove the shadow left from stickers on glass?
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    You might have some success with toothpaste or car body scratch remover. Leave it on for a few minutes and then gently wipe it away with a wet cloth.
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    How do I remove adhesive leftover from athletic tape?
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    You can use a special medical adhesive remover. You can also try some oil-based makeup remover or cooking oil. Lastly, you can also try spirit gum remover; you can find it at a store that sells theatrical make up supplies.
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    How can I remove a sticky Band-Aid from my skin?
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    Well, there are several ways to remove a Band Aid . To start, grab one end and pull it off quickly, leaving it to sting for a few seconds. Or, you can pull it off slowly, which might give you more pain and leave marks.
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    How do I remove sticker residue off of leather?
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    Use some acetone or cooking oil and leave it overnight. Then scrape it off gently.
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    How do I remove sticky residue from clothing?
    Nicholas Bouchard
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    You'll want to treat the area directly with detergent before putting it through the washing machine. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Avoid putting clothes through the dryer until the residue is completely removed.
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    How do I remove sticky residue off a rewards card that's made of plastic?
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    Use the masking tape method for plastic, it works best (and quickest, plus your card stays dry).
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    How do I remove labels off a storage container?
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    Wet the label with water, and then use a sharp object, like a knife or scissors, to scrape it off.
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    How do I remove sticker residue off of cardboard?
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    Try using a sharp razor to peel off a thin layer of paper underneath the residue.
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    How do I get sticker marks off a guitar?
    Community Answer
    Use hand sanitizer and q-tips. Dab some hand sanitizer on a q-tip and rub lightly until the stickers begin to come off.
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    How do I remove sticky price tag tape residue from shoe insoles?
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    You can try using nail polish remover. It works fairly well. Another option is throwing the shoes in the wash. The laundry detergent might wash it away, or make it easier for you to wipe away.
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