I'm removing sticker labels from some books that I bought, but now the surface of the book is all sticky. Is there a good way to clean off the sticky residue without damaging the books?
2006-08-23 16:00:09 · 16 answers · asked by turtlebiker1231 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Try fingernail polish remover or isopropyll alcohol (rubbing alcohol) in light amounts, gently rubbing surface.
2006-08-23 16:29:48 · answer #1 · answered by texbow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quickly pat the residue with the removed sticker itself... sticky side down.
It'll pull the remaining glue off pronto.
2006-08-23 16:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by J.D. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a dryer heat and slightly peel up the over do residue or take a waxing cloth and press it against the sticker area after using the hairdryer
2006-08-23 16:03:41 · answer #3 · answered by rdhedhottie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah, I see you're talking about books so my answer won't be as good. But to remove the sticky residue from glass or plastic vegetable oil works really well.
2006-08-23 16:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by ce 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is something you can BUY that does this...and the bottle has a stiff plastic scraper on it to work the gummy stuff off after you squeeze on the substance in the bottle.
I wish I knew the name of it...I haven't bot it...but my sister has.
Good luck!
2006-08-23 22:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try rubbing with peanut butter or using a product called Goo Gone. They will not damage your books unless they are a matte finish,then they might leave an oily stain.
2006-08-23 16:04:44 · answer #6 · answered by thrill88 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nail polish remover.
2006-08-26 02:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by ingy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acetone is very good to use and does a great job also nail polish remover. use both of these products with care and keep away from eyes
2006-08-23 16:09:54 · answer #8 · answered by petloverlady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't find Goo Gone, try lighter fluid on a cotton ball.
2006-08-23 16:07:22 · answer #9 · answered by Quarter Midget Mom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
on Glass nail polish , I don't know if that will mess up the books.
2006-08-23 16:13:45 · answer #10 · answered by Adnan Sallam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋