To remove stickers or other "sticky" types of labels from hard surfaces, wet the sticker or label with water, then cover it with a piece of plastic wrap. Smooth down the plastic wrap the best you can, to remove air bubbles, and then let it sit for a while. Take off the plastic wrap, and you should be able to remove the sticker or label easily.
A coworker said that her daughter told her about this trick, and I really doubted that it would work. But honestly, it works like a charm! This is great for those of us who sometimes find "treasures" in thrift stores or at garage sales. :) No more need for rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover, etc. to remove sticky labels!
By Lisa Kless from WI
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Thanks for sharing your great idea!
Wrap your sterling silver trays and dinner ware in plastic wrap and you will not have to clean it when you use it next time. I wrap serving pieces and candle holders also be sure all the surface is covered. If air gets to it, it will tarnish.
I will surely try that method for removing stubborn labels that will not come off using the hair dryer method. Whenever I purchase a plastic container or anything that has a label stuck to it, I use the hairdrayer to heat the label and it will usually pull off easily and not leave a sticky spot.
I remove my sticky items with WD40 BUT I like your idea also.
I use Avon Skin So Soft instead of goo gone, got bottles from someone who was moving for FREE!
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