Easily Remove Stickers From Glass With The Help Of An Ordinary Pantry Staple

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Many of us know what it's like to peel a sticker from a glass surface, only to realize that it just won't budge. In other cases, you might be able to remove most of the sticker, but there's still adhesive residue left over. This can be super frustrating, but don't be so quick to buy a bottle of Goo Gone or another commercially available adhesive remover. There's a simple, budget-friendly solution that can help remove sticker residue from glass, and it's likely sitting in your kitchen: cooking oil.

Whether you have vegetable oil, olive oil, or coconut oil in your pantry, you're in luck — any type of cooking oil will work for this trick. Oil dissolves the molecular bonds in the adhesive, making it softer and easier to remove. The oil also makes the surface of the glass slippery, further lifting the residue. It's a genius hack that makes removing stubborn stickers from glass a breeze, but if you want to avoid a greasy mess, it's important to do it properly.

The first step is to apply a small amount of oil to a clean paper towel. Next, place the paper towel on the sticker you'd like to remove, whether it is a price tag or label. Alternatively, if you've already tried to remove the sticker and you're battling leftover adhesive, you can apply it to the residue. Using a paper towel to apply the oil is better than pouring it on the glass, as that can cause it to spill. Let the paper towel sit undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes; this will allow the oil to soften the sticker adhesive. Finish by removing the paper towel and rubbing the area with a clean cloth or another paper towel until there's no adhesive left. 

If there are still stuck-on bits of residue, you can take this hack a step further by using baking soda in a way you've probably never thought of. Just sprinkle a bit onto the adhesive when it is soaked with oil. The abrasive texture of the baking soda will help loosen the residue as you rub it. Another option is to wash the glass in warm soapy water. The warm water will help dissolve the leftover adhesive, while the soap will clean away the oil. With these tricks up your sleeve, you'll be able to remove adhesive residue from glass every time. Trying to remove stickers from your wall or other surface? Don't reach for oil, as it can stain some materials. Instead, opt for using a hair dryer to loosen the adhesive.