Hi Ladies,
I accidentally washed one of my sons shirts with a really big sticker on it. Now it has all this sticky stuff that won't come off, almost like gum. What can I use to get it off that won't stain the shirt? This is tricky because it's a white shirt with colored stripes. So it's more likely to stain, but I can't bleach it. It's one of my favorites, and worth lots of effort. I was thinking of goo gone or maybe peanut butter? Any words of advice would be appreciated.
Thanks, T.
I ended up using WD-40. I just sprayed it on and used a nail brush to scrape it off. It worked great. Thanks for all the help!
I use Goo Gone on everything. Have never had a problem with it staining anything. It takes tree sap out of clothes. That is a tough one to get out. Just follow the instructions on the bottle. Good luck!
Just went through this with one of my son's shirts. It was a team soccer jersey that we brought back from Rome, and since it, too was white and colored *and* quite synthetic, I was a little hesitant about most everything, fearing that anything that would take off the adhesive would destroy the shirt as well. (Esp. after the adhesive managed to remain *just* as sticky after 5 or 6 washes.)
Anyway, what I ended up using, which *easily* did the trick was "3M Adhesive, Wax and Mark Remover" (It's usually used before painting something so that wax, silicone and adhesive, which you might not be able to see, but which can destroy a finish can be easily wiped off.) I probably should have tested first, in a non-visible area, but I just used a clean rag and used it to wipe all of the sticky stuff off, soaking the fabric in the process, then ran it through with a load of laundry. I've always got the stuff in the garage, so it's now on my short list in these sorts of emergencies. You can pick it up at Advance Auto Stores (probably any auto store, but I know Advance) in the paint-and-body section; comes in an 8 oz. tin.
-Scott (S.'s Hubby)
Goo Gone is great. I have 3 boys so I am very familiar with sticky stuff! Spray it and leave it for a few minutes then wash. You may need to treat a few times to get it all out. Good luck!
Goo gone works great-but you could also try duct tape :press the tape on firmly, rub your finger over it, and then pull it off very quickly.
I hope that helps!
Try a spray bottle called "goo gone" spray gel.
It works on almost everything.
Spray on a little piece of the garment first to try it.
Like everything new you have to sample it in a small area of the garment,that would be wise.
It removes sticky, gummy, greasy, gooey problems.
Works on;
masking tape
crayon
stickers/labels
make up
candle wax
gum
glue
tar/bugs/sap
carpet staines
greese
soot
i discovered it worked great at removing bubble gum from my leather car seat.
Also removed bug juice from my wind shield glass
stickers glue from glass,
and amazingly it removed wax from my flat stove tops and greese too, when my son decided to play with a wax candle while I took a shower and spilled the wax all over the top stove as he was melting it. I almost had a fit LOL.
He's an active 13 year old that likes making sculptures with wax from candles and causes a mess. I don't want to discourage him from maybe becoming a sculpter but for now he needs to give wax a break. Maybe a mom has an idea of something he can use instead of messy wax. I welcome any ideas.
Goo gone has been the anSwer to removing the candle wax from many surfaces. Of course he was grounded after doing this.
Thank god I had goo gone. It actually works.
It costs about 2 or three dollars and you can get it at walmart, kmart, walgreens, maybe cvc pharmacys and or publix.
I pray it brings you the success you need.
Evangelist S. f.c.
Usa
WD-40 I know it sounds odd, but it works, and doesn't stain. just spray the stain ans work the goo off. Then just wash as normal and the wd-40 will come out
T.,
I would try to freeze the shirt and this should make the gooey stuff pretty stiff and easier to get off.
M.
Freeze it and the pull off the glue.
Hi there. This may sound silly, but have you tried putting the shirt in the freezer for a couple hours? It freezes the glue and then (hopefully) will come right off. Try it! It can't hurt!
My husband left a pack of gum in his pocket and washed a load of clothes. It got everywhere. The best thing I found was to put the clothes in the freezer to let the gum harden and then scrape it with a knife. You could see if that would work for sticker too. Good luck.
Try a product called Goo Gone and see if that will work.
It is on the laundry isle at Wal-Mart.
D.
Hi T.,
I had the same issue recently and I wet the shirt and rubbed a little vegetable oil on it. The sticky stuff came off as I rubbed it in a circular motion, and the oil didn't leave a stain. I put some oxy clean on it anyway and stuck it in the wash right away.
Good luck.
I second Kelly's advice about the duct tape. I actually used packing tape and that worked well too. It may take awhile, but it is not a harsh or stinky chemical you are using (If I can avoid using goo gone, I will, the smell gives me headaches!)
