How to Remove Stickers from Clothes
It always happens. My children sport a brand-new shirt and feel the need to add a sticker… only to forget to remove it before tossing the shirt in the laundry. I used to check each piece of clothing (including pockets), but with a family of six, that’s simply no longer practical. Despite my reminders, sometimes the kids forget.
During the presidential election, Emma went with me to vote and proudly came out with an “I Voted” sticker on her new shirt. She insisted on leaving it on and forgot to take it off when she changed. Unfortunately, it ended up being washed and dried with the shirt. We spent a good amount of time trying to peel the sticker off, but we were unsuccessful. I thought her new shirt was ruined.
I couldn’t give up on that shirt.
Here’s the process that worked for me:
Start by using an ice cube to tackle the stubborn remnants of the sticker. Then, choose one of these residue removers: Goo Gone, Un-Du, D-Solv, Avon Skin-so-Soft, WD-40, or Thoro.
I opted for WD-40.
Spray the WD-40 onto a cloth and gently rub the residue in a circular motion.
The sticker residue began to ball up and was easily scraped off with my fingernail. As shown below, the sticker disappeared, but I worried about possibly leaving a grease stain behind.
Years ago, I learned a trick for removing oil, grease, and fabric softener stains using original Dawn dish soap. It’s usually around $1 at Walmart. I applied a small amount to the area and gently scrubbed it in with a soft-bristled brush.
After washing it as usual, my shirt looked as good as new!
Dawn is particularly effective on organic stains like blood, grass, and various food stains.
Good luck!
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