How do I get rid of sticky residue?

I think the most effective thing I've tried is a combination of rubbing with soapy water and my bare hands after it's dried up a bit.


I've also tried Isopropyl alcohol with tissues. Realised tissues was a bad idea, but it helps to show where it's still sticky :P

Also tried spraying the alcohol on my hands and doing the rubbing technique.

So most of it has gone, will continue to rub and soap as appropriate.



OcUK proves its worth. By age old experience, no doubt. Thumbs up to everyone in the thread :)
 
Before removing a difficult label, I heat it using a hair dryer. This usually allows the label to come off easily and won't leave any residue.
 
Deodorant worked quite well.



My only gripe with it was the fact there was some thick white residue left all over it that was kinda awkward to get out of the nooks and crannies.


Okay, it's completely cleaned now. Thanks.


Also I don't think HF acid would be a great idea.
 
andy85 said:
WD40.
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PhillyDee said:
One of the best!

Then use IPA to remove the oil.
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Aero said:
deoderant. Works really well.
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This! Has high alcohol content that gets sticky marks off in no time. Used it all the time for removing stickers from CD cases back in the day.

EDIT: Didnt see you already used it :p, glad to see it did the trick.
 
From experience wd40 works really well. spray iy onto a cloth and rub into te sticky bit. After a few seconds it will start to just disappear. When done just wipe the surface with a dry cloth

Job done
 
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