Removing Stickers From Glass Is A Breeze With A Common Toolkit Essential

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Ask around and pretty much everyone would agree that there are few household tasks as hellishly frustrating as trying to scrape off a stubborn sticker, price tag, or decal from a piece of glass. Regardless of whether it's a new casserole dish, a thrifted vintage mirror, a pretty water bottle, or that eternally fading vinyl sticker that's been haunting your car's rear window for years, simply trying to peel it off rarely works. Instead, you're always left with half a sticker and a bunch of annoying, tacky residue, wondering how to get rid of it. So what's the fancy solution then? Well, rejoice! Instead of reaching for a harsh chemical remover or risking scratching your lovely glass with a razor blade, all you need to do is reach into your toolkit and grab the WD-40.

To try this clever hack, take the can of WD-40, shake it, and spray some right onto the sticker and any sticky leftover residue. Make sure it all gets even, thorough coverage. Now, you just need to wait. Give the spray about five to ten minutes to soak all the way into the sticker's glue so it can dissolve it. Once that's done, the sticker should peel right off, or slide away easily when gently pushed with a plastic scraper (or your fingernail — we won't tell). And voila! A clean, scratch-free surface ready to be used.

The reason WD-40 is so fantastic at removing stickers, and for many other genius uses around the house, is its ability to break down the adhesive's chemical bond. Most common sticker residues are designed to be insoluble in water (like for surviving a car wash over and over again). However, the light oil in WD-40 is designed to pierce right through the grip the sticker has on the non-porous glass surface, so you can wipe it away. This method makes the whole sticker removal process a total breeze. 

While WD-40 is safe to use for getting stickers off glass (and also off wood), always make sure you use it in a well-ventilated area and that you are avoiding overspray on anything nearby that is porous or painted. After any leftover adhesive and paper bits have been wiped away, you will most likely be left with a slight oily film on the glass. This is normal, but of course, your glass won't be totally clean until you get rid of that, too. All you need to do here is wash any area with residue down with soapy water, then give your glass a final wipe down. We recommend doing that with a microfiber cloth, as it will help mop up any remaining residue or soapy water, ensuring your glass is left with a totally smooth and streak-free shine. This simple hack proves that a trusted can of WD-40 is more than just a lubricant for squeaky wheels and doors; it's the ultimate remover of unwanted stickers on glass.