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Removing stickers (from every surface possible!)

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SurfBoredCat · 27/06/2014 09:40

Does anyone have any tips on how to remove stickers from wood, mirrors, painted surfaces - just about every surface imaginable?

DC went on a sticking spree and I tried to get them off but they have left that sticky greyish residue and it looks awful so I've left the rest.

Stickers are all types: paper, foil, plasticky, foam and don't want to budge!

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Mooycow · 27/06/2014 09:45

Y Y WD40 wonderful poduct, if it sticks and shouldnt then WD40, if it isnt stuck and should be then duct tape Smile

SurfBoredCat · 27/06/2014 09:46

Fab! Will try that and report back :)

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OwlCapone · 27/06/2014 09:47

Sticky Stuff Remover. does exactly what the name suggests!

FreshWest · 27/06/2014 16:32

I saw on tv once (may have been Kim and Aggie) that mayonnaise works too. I haven't tried myself but it def worked on the programme.

Bonsoir · 27/06/2014 16:34

You can buy an HG product that works very well - try an ironmonger that stocks the HG brand.

SurfBoredCat · 27/06/2014 17:32

No sticky stuff remover in stock anywhere so must be good!
Got some wd40 and planning on getting stuck in tomorrow.
Am tempted to try the mayonnaise option though!

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sandycloud · 27/06/2014 17:47

I used to have something called desolvit. Couldn't find it though the other day. It is also great on stains.

MrsFreddieThreepwood · 27/06/2014 17:51

Rubbing alcohol from the chemist works a treat. OH has some stuff called MetSolv which is amazing, he gets it for cleaning his motorbike so maybe try a car spares shop? Agree WS40 is fab too, also gets pen off furniture

YouLoveItDoreen · 27/06/2014 17:53

Mr sheen other multi surface cleaners are available worked for me. But WD40 will probably do just as well, it is such a handy product to have.

MrsFreddieThreepwood · 27/06/2014 17:58

Just foraged in the shed and it is definitely MetSolv , sold for degreasing bits of vehicles, it will do the trick if all else fails

SurfBoredCat · 29/06/2014 21:48

You are amazing people!
Got the wd40 onto it and the stickers are all gone and the units/mirror looks like new!

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BobPatandIgglePiggle · 05/07/2014 08:31

Olive oil works - tip from my lovely mil. Most people have it in the house too so no need for special products.

deeahgwitch · 02/06/2026 13:09

Hellmans Mayonnaise didn’t work for me.

deeahgwitch · 02/06/2026 13:10

Nor did Extra Virgin Olive Oil
I am trying to remove the residue of Sellotape.

deeahgwitch · 02/06/2026 14:17

I have tried the WD40 also, to no avail.
Does anyone know what would remove Sellotape marks please.

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