DIY: Lemon Oil Sticker Removal | doTERRA Essential Oils (2024)

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DIY: Lemon Oil Sticker Removal | doTERRA Essential Oils? ›

Dab any type of kitchen cooking oil—olive, canola or sunflower—onto a paper towel. Then lay the paper towel over the residue that refuses to budge. Wait a few minutes while the oil works to dissolve the stubborn glue. Finally, remove the towel and rub away the sticker residue with another clean paper towel.

Dab any type of kitchen cooking oil—olive, canola or sunflower—onto a paper towel. Then lay the paper towel over the residue that refuses to budge. Wait a few minutes while the oil works to dissolve the stubborn glue. Finally, remove the towel and rub away the sticker residue with another clean paper towel.

1 drop is equivalent to the juice of 2 lemons!! Lemon oil is amazing because it is Fat Soluble and doesn't erode enamel on your teeth or cause the feeling of "acid in the stomach". So enjoy your glass of lemon water and know you are helping your body cleanse with each drink!

Just apply some of the juice to the sticky surface and leave it to soak for about 10 minutes before you wipe it off with a paper towel. If you have ever glued fingers together while using superglue, try soaking the fingers in a little lemon juice for a few minutes.

Hot soapy water

Add a few squirts of washing up liquid to a bowl with hot water and leave the item with the sticky residue on to soak for an hour. The hot water will soften the sticker glue and make it easier to wipe the residue remains off with a dishcloth or peel away with your fingernails.

Sticker residue can be removed with a variety of natural solutions including white vinegar, soapy water, peanut butter, mayo, or cooking oil. Simply apply whichever natural method of your choosing and let it sit on the residue for a few minutes.

Sticker Removal Method: Coconut Oil and Baking Soda

To create the paste, mix 2 parts baking soda with 1 part coconut oil. Spread generously over the sticker, and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. Work the paste around with your fingers to remove the sticker. Rinse with warm soapy water.

Soak a paper towel in warm white vinegar or room temperature rubbing alcohol, then lay it over the sticker residue for about five minutes. This will soften the residue so you can scrape it away with a credit card. WD-40 is also effective for removing sticker residue.

There are case reports of lemon essential oil making your skin more sensitive to irritation from the sun so it's best to avoid direct sunlight when using any citrus essential oil. This irritation is called phototoxicity, and it causes a temporary redness that looks similar to moderate sunburn.

Is lemon extract the same as lemon essential oil? ›

Pure lemon extract is made from the essential oil of fresh lemon that's mixed with alcohol as a preservative. It's extremely potent, so a little goes a long way—it's generally used in small amounts (usually ¼ to 1 teaspoon in a recipe).

Mixing vinegar and lemon juice creates a safe and natural cleaning solution with antibacterial properties, suitable for various household cleaning tasks. However, it should not be mixed with bleach due to the release of toxic gases and should be avoided on delicate surfaces like marble or brass to prevent damage.

Here's a list of 5 things that you can use either lemon juice or the essential oil for around your home: all purpose cleaner – use a few drops of lemon to disinfect your kitchen chopping board, disinfect your drain or wipe down your kitchen worktops. Lemon is one of the most versatile, all purpose household cleaners!

One of the best ways to remove sticker residue is with rubbing alcohol, a substance that's safe to use on most surfaces (such as glass, wood, and plastic). Soak a paper towel or rag in rubbing alcohol and lay it over the surface of the sticker residue for several minutes.

Many stickers and adhesives can be dissolved with an oily substance, such as vegetable oil, peanut butter, or even mayonnaise. Simply slather the sticker with oil and then soak a rag in oil. Lay the oily rag over the sticker, wait an hour or so, then gently wipe or scrape off the sticker and residue.

My first go to is Tea Tree oil. Works well when removing sticker/label adhesive from jars, walls vinyl and most plastics.

Removing sticky residue

If you've ever tried to remove a sticky label or decal, you'll know how annoying that residue can be. Eucalyptus oil is a very effective adhesive remover, particularly on glass. It can be used straight in its concentrated form to target sticky areas, then just rinse off with water.