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Old 01-07-2017, 07:54 AM
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I have a hard time using anything with 'smells' so I try a more organic approach first. If it is a small enough piece (or a kid's shirt with stuff on it!), try freezing it. Then it is usually easy to scrape off the hardened glue. If the item has no grease in it and is a wax base, try ironing it with a brown sack on top. As it heats, it should be absorbed into the bag. Neither of these are foolproof and are a bit harder, but they are chemical free.
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Old 01-07-2017, 08:45 AM
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I have used Goo Gone forever and never heard of Un-Du. I think I may try it next time around. Thanks for the tip, Onebyone.
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Old 01-07-2017, 01:28 PM
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A few years ago I had a lot of fat quarters from Hancocks with large stickers on them, and I used a hair dryer on the stickers, and they peeled off nicely.
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Old 01-07-2017, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Cogito View Post
I might have have to try this UnDo. I really don't care for goo gone. I did notice on Walmart link it says extremely flammable and harmful or fatal if swallowed. I suppose that's not surprising though it is probably similar to chemicals they use in dry cleaning.
!!! Dangerous enough that it can be shipped only by ground. No shipping to Hawai`i or Alaska.

I usually use sticky tape to remove residue from glass or fabric.
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Old 01-07-2017, 03:29 PM
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Thanks for all of your replies.. first thing I tried was the hot iron with a pressing cloth. It didn't stick to the pressing cloth but the glue got goey and I could scrape it off. yay!

Thanks everyone!
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Old 01-08-2017, 07:02 AM
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Sorry ,but I would return the fabric. this happen with clothes never came off. Goo gone will eat the fabric.
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Old 01-08-2017, 07:19 AM
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I meant by UnDo being non toxic as to the item you apply it too. It won't hurt delicate paper or cloth. I've never had a problem with it. I know the local museum uses it to remove stuck together papers and pictures.
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Old 01-09-2017, 05:00 AM
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I used Goo Gone on fabric and it lifted the color out, so I ended up putting an appliqué on it.
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