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ScrapingThruLife t1_j6mozrl wrote

Does anybody know how to remove sticker residue off of a dust jacket without damaging or staining the dust jacket? I tried researching this sub. People said Goo Gone but other people said it stains, so I don’t know. I have isopropyl alcohol, if that works.

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okiegirl22 t1_j6mwb7m wrote

I’ve used Goo Gone for years and never had any staining. I gently peel as much of the sticker off as I can (I use an old hotel key card), then spray a little Goo Gone on a cotton cloth (not on the book) and wipe away any sticker residue, then wipe clean with another cloth. Works every time for me!

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ScrapingThruLife t1_j6myzal wrote

Does regular Goo Gone work or do you need a specific kind? I have regular Goo Gone. It’s kinda old though and I can’t find an expiration date. I’m not sure if it matters too much. I know there’s a Goo Gone that’s a sticker lifter kind. Would that one be better?

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okiegirl22 t1_j6mzsxy wrote

I use regular Goo Gone and it works fine for me. I use the tiniest amount- mine is in a spray bottle and I just use one spray on the cloth. I’ve also heard that you can soften the adhesive on stickers by using a hair dryer to blast warm air on them and that makes removal easier, but I’ve never tried that!

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ScrapingThruLife t1_j6n2s6r wrote

Okay. I’ll have to see what I can do. Thank you for the help. I really appreciate the feedback.

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