How to remove sticky glue from labels on cloth.

By Tia Cristy

Problem:

Tia,

Can you tell me how to remove sticky glue from labels on a cloth dinner napkin? I have washed them but the glue is still there and is
sticky…yuk! Maryanne

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Tip from Tia:

There are 2 ways to get stickies off of material.

The first best way to get the glue off of material is rubbing alcohol. Saturate the cloth with the rubbing alcohol, it should not change the color. You can use a toothbrush gently, to really get in the fibers if needed or just use your finger nail to scrape it. Then, apply soap– grease fighting is best. Rub the soap in just like the alcohol and rinse. Repeat as necessary. You can add ice to the   gumballs on the cloth. Then, wash linen like normal.

The second, I only recommend if the first doesn’t work… get a sheet of wax paper, put it over the sticky part and iron. It sounds easier, but it tends to be more risky because the glue can smear and make the situation worse. So, if the first tip doesn’t work for you, it doesn’t hurt to try this one.
I hope this helps, best of luck and thanks for the question!
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