I have several filing cabinets which were defined by labels. I am trying to clean them up but after the label is peeled off it is very difficult to remove the sticky goo left behind. Any suggestions? I have tried things like WD40 and GooBeGone, but they have lingering strong odors. Not pleasant at all. :( Please Help?
2006-10-24 10:07:41 · 12 answers · asked by mystichaize 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Believe it or not I have tried all sorts of ways and i have found this one to be the best (not criticizing anyone above): I use lighter fluid that you buy in a can for about a buck. It works like magic. The type of fluid you put in "old style" lighters. Try it you will be amazed.
2006-10-24 10:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by argeesoftware 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called Helmar Remove cleaner or HRZERO made specifically for cleaning any types of adhesives. There are actually tons of different remove cleaner, but these are the only 2 that do not have the strong solvent smells you mentioned above. The smell is an orange smell & was designed to speciaficlly not have the strong chemical smell. You can google for both of those.
Good luck
2006-10-24 10:15:19 · answer #2 · answered by PURE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The strong odors can be removed by a simple cleaning, such as with mild soap and water solution. Those odors will not be penetrating the metal surface of the filing cabinets. It is just clinging to the surface.
2006-10-24 10:16:45 · answer #3 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old are the labels? the wd 40 and goo gone should have done the trick. try using a damp rag soaked in hot water and leave it on the glue for a while, dont bein a hurry this is one thing that takes time for the chemicals to loose their grip
2006-10-24 10:32:26 · answer #4 · answered by robert r 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soak the sticy goo with really hot soapy water. Once it gets wet enought and hot enough the stickiness will loosen and be rubbed away. It takes a little more elbow grease then the chemicals but smells clean!
2006-10-24 10:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by Linda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 06:15:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used vegetable oil in the past. Rubbing vigourously with a rag and then rubbing with soap and water. Repeat. Can be hard work.
Hope that helps. By the way vegetable oil cleans acoustic caulking off bare skin. Better than using chemical cleaners.
2006-10-24 17:18:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick your finger into a jar of peanut butter, and spread it around the adhesive. Rub it thoroughly. The peanut oil will loosen up the adhesive and you'll be able to wipe the rest of it away with a clean cloth.
Might take a few passes, but I promise you that it works.
2006-10-24 10:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First try removing the goo with Scotch tape. If that doesn't work, try fingernail polish remover (try it on one small spot first).
2006-10-24 10:17:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
boiling hot water leave on it for a few minutes then elbow greece im afriad the only way to get it off
2006-10-24 10:12:05 · answer #10 · answered by Nixs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋