Learn how to make Homemade Goo Gone using simple ingredients that are cheap and no harsh chemicals! Then use your own adhesive remover to get rid of stubborn gunk once and for all!
Recently I was working on a project organizing my kitchen drawers. They had some awful contact paper stuck on them from when we moved in. When I peeled the contact paper up it left behind a sticky residue.
I planned on cleaning up the sticker residue with some Goo Gone, but I didn't want to use the stuff you buy in the store. The real Goo Gone has all sorts of harsh chemicals like kerosene and smells bad. I really didn't want to put that around my cooking utensils.
I decided instead to make up my own goo gone. It works just as well as the store-bought but smells way better.
It takes care of sticky messes quickly and without scrubbing.
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This homemade adhesive remover is easy to make and you probably already have everything you need at home.
What You'll Need
- Vegetable Oil or Olive oil
- Baking Soda
- Lemon Essential Oil (I have this brand of essential oils)
How to Make Homemade Goo Gone
Step 1: Add 1/2 cup of baking soda with 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
Step 2: Stir until the baking soda is completely mixed in.
Step 3: Add 10-15 drops of lemon essential oil.
Step 4: Stir until everything is mixed in.
Step 5:Store in an airtight container, plastic bottle with a lid, or a mason jar.
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Using DIY Goo Gone
To use the homemade goo remover, apply a small amount of the mixture over the adhesive residues and let sit for about 5-10 minutes. Then wipe away the homemade gunk remover and clean the area with a damp paper towel.
Depending on what I am using it own, sometimes I will wash whatever it is in warm soapy water afterwards. Particularly kitchen items that I remove the sticky price tags from.
In just 5 minutes it got rid of all the sticky mess in my kitchen drawer.
What All Can You Use This Adhesive Remover Recipe On?
- The adhesive left behind from sticky labels and tags
- Tape residue
- Old decals
- Chewing gum
- Glue spills
The store-bought stuff claims that it can also be used on Crayon, permanent marker, clothes, etc. but I have not tried that yet. I would definitely try on an inconspicuous area beforehand just to be sure.
Anytime I make my own cleaner I also use these printable jar labels, but they can be placed on a spray bottle too. That's one reason why I like to use glass, because it's it leaves sticky gunk behind I just use this DIY recipe to take it off and reuse it for something else.
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Homemade Goo Gone
Equipment
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or olive oil
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup of baking soda with 1/2 cup of oil.
- Stir until the baking soda is completely mixed in.
- Add 10-15 drops lemon essential oil.
- Stir until everything is mixed in.
- Store in an airtight container.
Diane Almy says
Does it work on fabrics?
Julie says
It may work on fabrics however it could possibly leave an oily residue on the fabric. I would spot test in a small area. You can usually use dawn soap to remove any oil stains.