Asked on Jul 18, 2019

How do I remove sticky residue from shelves?

Janet
by Janet
  8 answers
  • Recreated Designs Recreated Designs on Jul 18, 2019

    Hi Janet. I am a big fan of Goo Gone. I use it all the time to get off anything sticky.

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Jul 18, 2019

    Goo Gone or WD40. You can also use cooking oil but sometimes removing the oil is almost not worth it.

  • Dawn dishwashing liquid and a damp sponge. Wipe dry.

  • Trudi Trudi on Jul 20, 2019

    I use Goo Gone if Dawn soap doesn't work.

  • Jayce Jayce on Nov 20, 2019

    I use spray laundry stain remover for some sticky things...like label residue from a glass jar and wax build up on ceramic tile. Still takes a little elbow grease as well.

  • Deb K Deb K on Jan 03, 2023

    Hi Janet, hope this helps you out.

    Pour some vegetable oil on a paper towel or rag. Rub the oil over the sticky residue left behind on the shelf, and allow it to sit for several minutes. Scrape the residue away with a putty knife or scrub brush. Wipe the oil away with dry paper towels, then clean the cabinet surface with a damp sponge.

    Or for particle board

    Dip a clean rag in rubbing alcohol. Rub the adhesive with the alcohol, adding more to the rag as necessary while you work The alcohol dissolves the adhesive but evaporates quickly so it doesn't cause moisture damage to the particleboard.

  • Mogie Mogie on Jan 03, 2023

    I am a soaker. Soak a towel in Dawn and water and put it on the sticky stuff. Let it sit over night and come and remove the towel and wipe up the area. Repeat as needed to remove all the sticky residue.

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Jan 04, 2023

    Blue dawn dish soap in warm water should take the sticky off, if not the Goo Gone or WD40.