But even when that’s gone, there’s usually some sticky residue still clinging to the glass.
It’s not a good look.
Here are five different ways to remove the goo from your glasses with almost no hassle.
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Rubbing Alcohol
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My go-to residue remover is rubbing alcohol.
Be sure to let it sit for about 10 minutes and then wipe away the glue.
If some residue remains, repeat the steps with a fresh cotton ball.
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Things to Consider
Always fully remove every label before tackling the glue problem.
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Distilled White Vinegar
The acidic nature ofvinegar acts as a solventto remove some types of glue.
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Heat a small amount of undiluted distilled white vinegar in the microwave.
Dip a sponge or old cloth in the warm vinegar, and place it over the residue.
Wait at least 5 minutes.
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Repeat until all of the residue is removed.
Allow it to soak until the water is cool.
Remove the glass and sprinkle the sticky residue with baking soda.
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Use a damp microfiber cloth to gently scrub the sticky area.
Wash the glass in hot, soapy water, rinse well, and dry with a lint-free microfiber cloth.
Scrape and repeat until the residue is gone.
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Peanut Butter or Vegetable Oil
Oil will loosen some types of glue.
Saturate the residue with vegetable oil, butter, margarine, or peanut butter.
Cover the residue with plastic wrap and let the oil work for at least 30 minutes.
Clean the glass in hot, soapy water, rinse, and dry with a lint-free microfiber towel.
