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feffertim 10-07-2016 06:33 PM

help with sticky mess
 
I carelessly got Dritz blasting spray on my favorite acrylic ruler and now it is so sticky its awful. I tried using goo gone but it did nothing. Anyone have any advice . I don't want to ruin my ruler

DACO48 10-07-2016 06:34 PM

Try lighter fluid.

cad_queen_2000 10-07-2016 06:42 PM

Try vegetable oil and lots of paper towels. It works well on those sticky price tags on cups and glasses that is hard to get off.

osewme 10-07-2016 07:31 PM

I would try WD-40. It works for me on lots of sticky labels that are hard to get off.

patski 10-07-2016 07:52 PM

I would use goo gone or WD 40

Peckish 10-07-2016 08:06 PM

According to the website, use Murphy's Oil Soap.

Tartan 10-07-2016 08:26 PM

Whatever you use, make sure it isn't going to also remove the markings on the ruler.

Bluelady 10-07-2016 08:27 PM

WD 40 works well. I suppose lighter fluid might work, but I dont even care to try it

quiltingcandy 10-07-2016 08:47 PM

I have used a bit of hydrogen peroxide. My niece is an RN and she said they use it in the hospital to get sticky residue off people and things. I get basting over spray on my cutting table sometimes and I uses GooGone or the peroxide - depending on which ever is closest or how much area I need to clean.

Feather3 10-07-2016 09:58 PM


Originally Posted by feffertim (Post 7671444)
I carelessly got Dritz blasting spray on my favorite acrylic ruler and now it is so sticky its awful. I tried using goo gone but it did nothing. Anyone have any advice . I don't want to ruin my ruler

I would use Goo Gone. Work on a small area. Spray it on, rub it around in a circular motion with your finger. Let it set about 1 minute, then rub again & wipe with a paper towel. You may need to do this several times to get it all off. Once you get it all off wash your ruler in a mild soapy water to get the Goo Gone off.


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