How To Remove Sticker Residue From Anything — The Ultimate Guide

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How to remove sticky residue from glass

What is it with manufacturers putting stickers on glass? From how to remove sticker residue from windows to cell phones, to even your car windshield! Getting rid of the adhesive can be a royal pain, but our Pros know how to remove sticker residue from glass.

How to remove adhesive from glass

The good news is, glass is one of the easiest surfaces to remove annoying sticker residue. The easiest method is to soak the sticker with soapy water. You can submerge the whole glass object in the sink if it can all get wet. This works really well with drinkware and ornaments. Simply leave the water and soap to work their magic and the sticker remains and residue will peel right off.

To remove glass from doors, windows, and other large objects that can’t be easily submerged, fill a container with warm, soapy water and soak a sponge. Hold the sponge against the sticker residue and let it absorb until the residue comes loose. To prevent causing water damage to walls or flooring, place old towels underneath the glass, and use paper towels to absorb run-off before it reaches the floor.

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If the glass is on a delicate surface like your cell phone, first check if the phone is water resistant. (Android phones can download an app to test their water resistance. Apple users can check the support documents for their device.) If it is, you can get it a little bit wet without doing any harm. 

• First, turn off your phone
• Dampen a microfiber cloth with clean water and hold it against the sticker residue 
• Allow the water to absorb into the residue
• Leave for a minute to work, then try to rub the residue to remove it
• Repeat as necessary, avoiding getting the phone too wet
• Dry the phone thoroughly before turning back on

Pro Tip: If the residue is very stubborn, try using a plastic scraper (like these pan scrapers!) to gently remove it without damaging the glass.

Now you know how to remove sticker residue on glass!