How do I remove a sticky label from the top of a plastic container?

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The container is hard plastic and I tried to remove with several things (goo gone, alcohol, household spray cleaner) but it only made it worse.  It is now smeared over the whole top.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

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Darlyne Hayes · Answer

WD40. Rub with t shirt material. I've had some luck with it over the years removing adhesive from tape and labels.

C. D. Scallan · Answer

Try coating it in olive oil or canola oil. Oils generally break down adhesive .

Nancy · Answer

Try a little peanut butter and an old toothbrush.

Andrea Packo · Answer

Goo gone will work but you have to let it sit about 2-5 min to dissolve the mess.

Itsmemic · Answer

WD40 sounds good :)

Antoinette Egizio · Answer

googone works very well

Kma28192644 · Answer

Try oil. Dab a bit on a cotton round and 'scrub' the sticky mess. Oil usually breaks down the glue.

Jacky · Answer

anything oily peanut butter, vegetable oil of any kind, will break down the adhesive over time. That's Step #1. Step #2: Hit it with Dawn super grease cutting dish detergent and lots of hot, HOT water, and scrub like crazy.

Suz27841008 · Answer

I use WD40 on all my sticky labels

Audrey Ousley · Answer

Try baby oil.

Mell · Answer

Try nail polish remover

Sheila Sweet · Answer

Use Avon skin so soft. Fantastic. Rub on & sticky stuff rolls off.

Roxie · Answer

here's an odd one for you to try: this works exceptionally well on glass but I'm unsure about plastic...maybe, maybe not...worth a try, tho. This is a product I purchased at Home Depot: NorthAmerican 100% natural non-aerosol Pure Citrus Orange air freshener 7 fl. oz.

give it a try...worked GREAT on glass!!

Marjorie · Answer

Believe it or not....I have heard a bit of vodka can break down adhesive residue. I tried it once, and it worked!!

Walter Goulding · Answer

L.O.C. by Amway removes wallpaper, and cleans and removes many, many other things. It is concentrated and biodegradable.

Fiddledd224 · Answer

Vegetable oil or vaseline

Peg · Answer

Try nail polish remover.

CarLee Woodworking · Answer

WD40 is the best. Let it soak for awhile and gently rub off. Then wash with soap and water. Best I have found so far

Sally · Answer

dishsoap works every time

Jbc27803761 · Answer

Thank you everyone for your help!

Diane Lloyd · Answer

I've used olive oil on stubborn stickers. Dab a few drops on the spot and rub it with your fingers. Hope it works!

Susan · Answer

Absolute best remedy to remove sticky stuff from plastic and glass - lighter fluid! Works every time. Make sure to wash well after with dish soap and water.

Jennifer Kemp Doyle · Answer

Hairdryer blowing warm air for a few minutes usually will release it; I've then scrubbed sticky/goo with baking soda paste.

Lau24328342 · Answer

nail polish remover

Jilly · Answer

Pam or other oil sprays, spray on let sit for a while then soap and water.

Da'cook · Answer

Spray with cooking oil - rub it in with fingers. Works like a charm! Wash it all off when done with Dawn to get any oily residue off.

Or, You can also put the container with the label in a container just a bit bigger, and fill bigger container with hot, soapy water. Let it soak overnight and it will come off by just rubbing it with your fingers.

I prefer the cooking oil method better though because I don't like to wait 😉

Ros Male · Answer

Te a tree oil works like a bomb,

Rbo28221422 · Answer

WD-40 works like a charm. Then wash the item with soap and hot water.

Sharon · Answer

I use spray cooking oil like Pam and one of those round plastic scrubbies, sometimes a single edge razor blade.

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