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
What a great idea...this is such a handy product to have around, and I had no idea it was so simple to make your own! Thanks for the recipe - will definitely try it! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sonia, super simple recipe, hope you try it :)
DeleteThis is awesome! Like you - I often have those VV boutique stickers on items, and they're SO hard to get off. Definitely trying this!
ReplyDeleteI hate those stubborn stickers! Thanks, Tara!
DeleteI HATE the super sticky stickers! Why do companies put them on things!? I am always on the hunt for something to remove them. I will try this out! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I hate when companies put them on things. And they usually pick the worst spot or the most noticeable spot to stick them and then it is is so hard to get off! Definitely give this a try :)
DeleteI love, love, love this idea! I finally bought some of the goo gone stuff for all my thrifted dishes, etc. But I hate to use chemicals. This is so much better!
ReplyDeleteThanks JoKnows! I love that this recipe is natural ingredients, I feel so much safer, especially using it on products for kids.
Deleteim glad i found this!! it is something I can use time and again
ReplyDeleteRambling Momma, Thanks so much!
DeleteI'm going to have to try this recipe, thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather! Let me know how it works for you!
DeleteThanks for the recipe! I much prefer natural sources for cleaners.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit too!
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Anne, thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteIt always annoys me when the put the stickers in the most noticeable spot! Thanks for this recipe. Goo Gone is toxic and can wreck stuff too (from personal experience)! Pinning!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shauna! I'm always worried about the store bought stuff and keep it out of reach of the kids, scary how toxic and harsh it is! Thanks for the pin!
DeleteWhat a great idea! I love my goo gone, but I think I would love this more. Coconut really is a miracle oil, isn't it? You can use it for just about anything!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dani! That is for sure, coconut oil can be used for so many things! Plus, it has a pleasant scent.
DeleteI just use of little coconut oil without the backing soda. Just takes a tiny dab.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, using just coconut oil will also work :) I like to add the baking soda for a little added scrubbing power for the tougher goo and gunk. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteCan any type of oil be substituted? I can't stand the smell of coconut.
ReplyDeleteVickie,
DeleteI'd give another oil a try. You may need to ratio of baking soda to the oil depending on how liquid the oil is. Coconut works well because at room temperature the oil and baking soda create a paste. This recipe works the best when you can leave the mixture soak in to the paper or sticky residue for a while. It works really well if you have time to leave it sit overnight to work and soak. Hardly any scrubbing was required when I leave it overnight. Let me know how it works when you substitute another oil :)
Hi Sandra, I've used this recipe several times and it works great, except I have one stubborn label that won't come off. I tore the paper part of the label off to leave just the adhesive, but the adhesive just won't come off. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks,
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Dianne, glad to hear this recipe is working great for you! I haven't had a label that hasn't come off using this recipe when I let it sit overnight. You may want to give peanut butter a try. What surface is the sticker on? (glass, wood, plastic?) Let me know solution ends up working for you :)
Deletewhat about straight lemon essential oil? It seem to be good at removing everything sticky.
DeleteI always use straight lemon essential oil as my goo gone substitute. It works GREAT!
DeleteFor glass wear I just fill a sink with hot water and add oxi clean and let it soak for about 30 min when I come back the labels are floating in the water
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brandy! I'm going to have to try that one :) I appreciate your recommendation!
DeleteI LOVE this! I positively despise stickers and labels on my things and this is such a perfectly wonderful, chemical-free solution! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you Robyn :)
DeleteI followed the recipe but once it was room temp it turned hard, not a paste. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your question, Corliss. I usually use a paper towel and rub a small amount of goo gone on the towel then apply it to the item that needs the goo gone's attention. The coconut oil is solid at room temperature, but still usually a soft, malleable solid. If the goo gone does get too hard to get out of the jar, you could try storing it in a slightly warmer area or microwave the glass jar without the lid for a few seconds before using. Hope this helps!
DeleteThese days I buy baking soda in six pound bags. Frequently either the checkout clerk or another customer will ask how come I need so much. They usually regret it because I proceed to bend their ears reciting all the ways baking soda can be used besides baking. So thanks for just one more tip I can inflict on my hapless public.
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