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	Removing Glue From A Label?
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	A couple years ago we bought a plastic Sterlite dresser (similar to this. It was going into a closet so I wasn't concerned about the sticker/label on the front; just peeled off what I could and left the rest Now I need to use the dresser where it will be out in a room. There is still quite a bit of the glue remaining...is there a relatively easy way to get rid of it? Thanks ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 22-Mar-2007 16:31
Joe Potato Fish Addict Kind of a Big Deal Posts: 869 Votes: 309 Registered: 09-Jan-2001	Edited by Joe Potato There's a great product I've used called "Goo Gone". You can probably find it or a similar product at any hardware store. Joe Potato Edit: Heck, since it's plastic (helps if I read the post completely!), you could probably just use plain old mineral spirits.
Posted 22-Mar-2007 16:36
Doedogg Banned Posts: 408 Kudos: 737 Votes: 445 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Anything oily should work: peanut butter, vegetable oil etc. Rubbing alcohol might also work but I've never tried it. I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. ~ Mae West
Posted 22-Mar-2007 17:13
rjmcbean Hobbyist Like a Farmer Posts: 117 Kudos: 75 Votes: 415 Registered: 20-Jun-2005	Ialso am a big fan of "Goo Gone". Hot water on a sponge (soaking the sponge) will work also but, will be a lot more time consuming.. "it's the neck, it creaks under the weight of too much heavy thinking."
Posted 22-Mar-2007 17:29
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	lighter fluid, WD-40... ><>
Posted 22-Mar-2007 17:50
crazyred Fish Addict LAZY and I don't care :D Posts: 575 Kudos: 360 Votes: 293 Registered: 26-Aug-2005	Yep, I've always used lighter fluid....LOL, but it used to around since my ex smoked and used a Zippo (now, it's gone ). Try WD-40...everyone should have that around. ~~Melissa~~ "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder."
Posted 22-Mar-2007 18:10
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	All of the previous products mentioned will work, as will Avon Skin so Soft. Nail polish remover works, but i'd stay away from it as the chemicals will discolour the plastic. If you're worried about chemicals with your kids and discolouring the plastic, use the peanut butter. Slap it on, let it sit for 5 - 10 minutes and it should come off
Posted 22-Mar-2007 18:30
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	Goo Gone. I make some extra money painting apartments and use Goo Gone all the time to remove any stray paint or if the tape gets hot and leaves sticky stuff behind. However while it definitely removes most anything you want be careful if you ever use it on wood since unless the wood is properly varnished or otherwise sealed it lighten it and completely take off any stain that was put on the wood.
Posted 22-Mar-2007 19:06
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Goo Gone Doesnt even smell bad! Sometimes it takes a bit more soaking than they say. An old credit card ect sometimes helps as a flat edge to scrape with. ^_^
Posted 22-Mar-2007 22:39
Gomer Ultimate Fish Guru Small Fry with BBQ Sauce Posts: 3602 Kudos: 1709 Votes: 106 Registered: 29-Mar-2002	One word. Metho. If something doesn't dissolve in water, it will probably dissolve in metho. -- Gomer
Posted 24-Mar-2007 11:44


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