Soapy water, toothpaste, oil, mayonnaise, vinegar, or baking soda, can effectively remove sticker glue from the fridge. Apply any of them on the fridge’s gluey surface, and rub in a circular motion with a clean rug. Once the glue residue cleans, wipe the space with a damp cloth, and let it dry.
That’s the gist of the overall procedure. If you are in a hurry, I hope you find this short information worthy of following the process.
But if you don’t want to damage your expensive fridge. It’s better to learn in detail. This guide will tell you everything about how I removed my fridge sticker and sticker residue with real photos.
So get in touch…
Sticker left glue is like a magnet that pulls dirt or grime toward it. Removing stickers and sticker residue from the fridge isn’t a big deal. Many home ingredients can do the job. But, you should clearly know some points before using any home product. Such as
- What is the surface of your fridge from where you want to remove sticker glue? (Stainless steel, Glass, Plastic, etc.)
- What is the sticker type? (Paper, Vinyl, etc.)
- Which glue is used to attach the sticker? (Cyanoacrylate Superglue, Epoxy Adhesive, etc.)
- What is the condition of the sticker glue on the fridge? (Light, deep, stubborn, etc.)
Knowing the information will help you to use glue-removing products and avoid fridge damage.
But thinking how to know the information?
Very simple. Carefully look at the fridge, and you’ll get the answer to questions 1,2, and 4. Since you have got 3 questions answered out of 4. That’s good for determining your glue-removing household products.
Let Me Tell You About My Experience…
When I looked at my fridge, I found my fridge surface is glass-molded plastic with paper stickers.
Peeling the sticker with your fingernail from one corner is the easiest way to remove a sticker from the fridge surface. If you don’t have long, sharp nails, use a plastic spatula or putty knife edge.
I Used
Step 1: Apply Hot Air
First, I plugged in my blow dryer, pushed the “On” button. After that, I held the dryer 2-3″ far away from the sticker to apply hot air, but not to damage the fridge surface. After applying the heat with hot air for 1 minute, it loosened the glue.
Step 2: Peel The Sticker
As the sticker had already lost its glue, I lifted one corner and peeled it off with a putty knife.
Mild remedies (soapy water, cooking oil, mayonnaise, or toothpaste) can remove sticker glue. Application, rubbing, and wiping are the steps to clean.
I Used
- Wipe clothes
- Toothpaste
- An old toothbrush
Step 1: Cleaning Paper Sticker Residue
As the paper sticker left paper residue after peeling, I had to first clean the paper residue. Gently rubbing the surface with a wipe cloth, I removed the residue.
Step 2: Applying Toothpaste
Then I put a teaspoon of toothpaste on the old toothbrush. Rub the gluey sticker area in a circular motion with it. As a cleaning agent, toothpaste contains sodium bicarbonate. This agent cleaned the glue residue within 1-2 minutes of rubbing.
Step 3: Clean The Toothpaste
Finally, I wiped the fridge surface with a damp cloth to remove the toothpaste and glue residue.
Step 4: Dry the surface
It’s better to wipe the fridge with a paper towel or dry cloth to instantly dry the fridge. You can also air dry.
Using goo gone, rubbing alcohol, or WD-40 is worthwhile to remove the sticker glue from the stainless steel fridge within 2 minutes. Just spray/apply the cleaner on the gluey texture, wait a minute to break the glue strength, and wipe with a clean microfiber cloth. That’s it.
The Things You’ll Need
Step 1: Spray Goo Gone
Open the WD-40 nozzle cap and spray a little amount of cleaner. Don’t spray too much, as the extra cleaner will run down where you don’t need it.
Step 2: Wipe The Gluey Area
After waiting 1-2 minutes, gently wipe the surface with a soft, clean, damp microfiber cloth. The glue residue will come off with the cloth. Again wipe the fridge with a dry cloth.
Use 1:1 white vinegar and baking soda paste on the sticker glue surface of your appliance. Wait 2-3 minutes, rub the paste to break the glue strength, and rinse it with clean water.
Either the manufacturer’s sticker or your attached sticker on the fridge looks good when they are new. But, as time passes, they lose their shine and become a source of dirt or grime. So removing the sticker and its glue is a must to rejuvenate the excellent appearance.
I hope you find my guide to removing sticker glue from the fridge easy to follow and helpful.