Homemade Goo Gone

Over the summer, I made my own homemade goo gone.  I used to buy goo gone from the store until I read the back of the bottle and all the warnings and ingredients, YIKES!

Mostly, I use goo gone in my house to remove unwanted stickers from items including plates, cups, jars, spray bottles and many other items.

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There are many versions on the internet to make your own goo gone.  Basically, you will need an oil to soak into the sticker and a gentle abrasive to work at removing the sticker.  Here is my version, which is very simple:

Ingredients:


1/3 cup baking soda


1/3 cup coconut oil (I used Dr. Bronner’s)

Essential oil (optional) - Choose whatever scent you enjoy.  Check out my Etsy shop for 100% Pure Essential oils to scent your goo gone naturally.


A small jar (for storing your new goo gone)


Method:

1. Measure about 1/3 cup of coconut oil into a glass measuring cup.  Put it in the microwave for a few seconds (time will vary depending on the microwave used).  You will want the coconut oil to become a liquid, but not hot.


2. Add in 1/3 cup of baking soda to the coconut oil.  Stir till combined and all the lumps are gone.  Add a few drops of essential oil if you desire.  I like the smell of the coconut oil, so I did not use essential oil to scent my goo gone.




3. Pour the combined mixture into a jar to store.  Let it cool to room temperature and it will become a paste.


4. Once the goo gone becomes a paste, it will be easy to spread on stickers or sticker residue to remove them.  I use a paper towel to grab some from the jar and spread where I need it.  I wait a few minutes for the oil to soak in and then you will need to rub the mixture in with the paper towel to remove the sticker.

Before:


Homemade Goo Gone Removing the Sticker:


After:


I find it works better if most of the paper from the sticker has been removed, but it will also work if it is not fully removed.  I no longer use the store bought version of goo gone.  My homemade version works just as well for what I use it for, which is mostly stickers.  Plus, I love how I can leave it in a drawer in my kitchen and feel safe knowing harsh chemicals are not involved in this recipe.  Something I could not do with the store bought version.



Sandra

New Master Bedroom Bedding

A couple months ago, we got new master bedroom bedding, including a new comforter.  This is my first real down comforter, and I love it so far.  I chose a white comforter to brighten the space even more.


I really love the texture on the cover.  Easy way to hide wrinkles!


The bedroom space is lacking in any real decorating.  I’m still unsure how I want to decorate the room. I do know I want the space to be bright, relaxing and airy.


We hung up some some framed art we had in the laundry room of our old house.  I still don’t like it for the space, but it is better than nothing on any walls.


Do you have a space in your house to can’t figure out how to decorate?

As Always,
Sandra