Say Goodbye To Ugly Stickers On Glass With This Common Household Staple

What is it about sticker glue and its ability to latch onto glass with a supernatural strength? Maybe you're desperately trying to smudge the price tag off of your new glass vase seconds before guests arrive, or perhaps you're itching to test a few unique ways to repurpose wine bottles in your garden — but you're completely out of ideas on how to remove those sticky labels. No matter the situation, when it comes to stubborn stickers, it sometimes seems there's just not enough elbow grease in the world to get rid of 'em. Thankfully, there is a solution for even the most difficult residue that's easier than endless scrubbing — and you've probably already got everything you need for it somewhere around the house. Rummage around your medicine cabinet or cleaning supply closet for a bottle of rubbing alcohol and a clean cloth, and bid every last bit of gunky adhesive farewell with only a few quick wipes. 

By letting rubbing alcohol sit on your sticker and engaging in a little scraping, you can get most sticker residue off of glass without any nicks or scratches. As a solvent, the alcohol soaks into the adhesive and breaks it down for easy removal. Since alcohol evaporates relatively fast, it also disappears from the glass without leaving streaks after you wipe away the gunk. Whether you're upcycling glass jars into unique home decor or making sure a worn-down thrifted item can shine with all its potential, this method should work like a charm.

Getting rid of stubborn stickers is one of the many clever ways you should be using rubbing alcohol around the house. When you're ready, grab the bottle and saturate a cotton ball, clean cloth, or paper towel with the alcohol (note that nail polish remover can work here too, in case you're out of rubbing alcohol). Then, press it into the sticker to soak any residue generously with solvent. Let it sit there for 10 to 20 minutes. This will give the rubbing alcohol a little time to soften and dissolve the stickiness, making it easier for you to scrub.

After the allotted time, start to remove the adhesive. You may find there are big pieces you can immediately peel away. Or, you could use a clean microfiber cloth to gently rub away any remaining residue. A gentle little tool like a plastic scraper (or even your credit card) to scrape away the residue is handy for pulling up large sections. If you still find some extra stubborn stickiness left behind, apply more alcohol and repeat the process until it's gone. When it's all removed, wipe the area with a cloth or wash with some water and dish soap, if desired, to make it look fresh and clean.