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[listersgirl]

My parents gave me a magnetic spice jar in my stocking this year, as a tester to see if they'd work for me (instead of the giant useless bag of spices I currently have), and it's great. So I bought some more. I'm having a terrible time getting the stickers off the (magnetic) back, though. I found that when I left the sticker on, the jar stuck to the fridge, but peeling off the stickers hasn't really worked either. Anyone have any great ideas for getting the stick off something? I tried nail polish remover, but it just smeared it around.

If I ever get these to work, they're going to be so awesome. But right now they're just annoying and in the way. :P

Comments

[laughing-baubo.livejournal.com]

Here in the US we have a product called "Goo Gone" which is quite effective at getting the sticky stuff off of things. WD-40 might also help. And since oily things seem to take it off, you might try a bit of vegetable oil just to see that moves things at all.

And there's always just soaking it in soapy water...

[listersgirl]

I started with the soapy water, and I really thought it got everything, but they all dried with a sticky layer left. Boo! I might try the vegetable oil, though, for starters, since I actually have some here. Thanks!

[starfishchick]

Yes, try Goo Gone!

[idella]

I also recommend Goo Gone. I think I used to get my at Canadian Tire.

[listersgirl]

Nice, thanks!

[fitofpique.livejournal.com]

Sometimes getting stickers really wet and then rubbing with olive oil can work. And use a scrubby sponge if the stickiness is really stubborn.

[listersgirl]

Stupid annoying stickiness. I will try that, thanks!

[glitterboy1.livejournal.com]

I find that alcohol helps. Well, obviously, it does in general, but I mean with sticky stuff. :-) I think I got my current lot of isopropyl alcohol from an electronics store. Apparently, it doesn't work with all glues, but it's always worked for me.

Whatever, I hope you can get them clean!

[listersgirl]

So the glass of wine I had with dinner should have done the trick? :D

I was hunting down my rubbing alcohol, but I appear to have tossed it at some point. Perhaps I shall pick some more up.

[glitterboy1.livejournal.com]

Well, even if it didn't get rid of the glue, it might have made you feel better about it. :-)

[hardcormier.livejournal.com]

WD 40 works wonders, as does dish soap.