What is the best way to remove the sticky residue that labels leave when you peel them off plastic containers?

Answer 1

Goo Gone. Its sold in a lot of hardware stores and it takes it right off. In Canada you can get it at Canadian Tire for sure.

Answer 2

They sell label remover at office supply stores that will take off the label quickly and leave no sticky residue. Or if you don't want to buy anything, rubbing alcohol usually works pretty well for me. Just after removing the label, let the area soak for a minute or two in rubbing alcohol and then just scrub for a few seconds. It should remove it without any problems.

Answer 3

i have found the easiest way to remove labels from any plastic container is to put water in the container till the water is above the label and put in the microwave for a short period of time, depending on the size of the container it can take from 15 seconds to perhaps 3 minutes.
the whole point is to heat up the inside of the container so that as soon as you take the container out of the microwave you will be able to just peel the label off, glue and all. get the water hot but not boiling !!!! works on any plastic container
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Answer 4

put a little peanut butter or begetable oil of the residue of the label. After an hour, wash off with a scrubby. Then wash with dish soap to remove any oil film.

Answer 5

why even bother to spend money on GOGONEtm here what to do.

1. run your faucet in hot water
2. put dishwater soap in put it in the plastic containers
3. get a toothbrush (no one is using) is scrub the spotted area
4. get those sponge that takes off grease and it looks like a loopah and scrub with it.
5. This will definitely remove those unwated labels.

Answer 6

The simplest answers are often the best.

A little soap and warm water will take care of the sticky remains of torn labels.

Answer 7

You may not believe this but pull up a corner then breath on it pulling as you breath. This is a trick I learned from a past job.
Also using the blower dryer on low heat and pulling as you use it works.
If any residue is left try mineral spirits

Answer 8

Goo Gone. It's the best stuff made and takes adhesives off of anything you can put one on without damaging what you are trying to get it off. It's made of orange citrus so it's very nature friendly and it's pretty easy to find. Walmart carries it. Good question!!!

Answer 9

Sometimes a 30 minute soak in hot soapy water works, but I prefer to use "Goo Gone".

Answer 10

Rubbing alcohol works on everything except wood (it will damage the wood). For wood just mild dish detergent and warm water but dry the surface extremely well afterward.