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How to Make Homemade Goo Gone Substitute

December 10, 2022 by Katie Femia 11 Comments

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how to make goo gone - a goo gone substitute recipe using household ingredients

Use a couple of common pantry ingredients and this tutorial on how to make homemade goo gone to make a solution that will easily remove price tags, stickers, and sticky residue.

how to make goo gone - a homemade goo gone substitute recipe

Do you hate when price tags and stickers leave gooey marks on things? If so, you may have resorted to store-bought products to take the goo residue off. And while those products are effective, did you know there is a way to solve this problem with items in your pantry? Take a look below at how to make a Homemade Goo Gone Substitute, perfect for removing sticky price tags and their residue from your purchases. It only takes minutes to make, and you can use supplies you have in your own kitchen. Let’s get started.

How to Make a Homemade Goo Gone Substitute

This recipe is a homemade substitute for Goo Gone.

Supplies needed:

  • Small jar with lid
  • 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons of baking soda
  • Spoon or craft stick
  • Mixing bowl

make your own goo off

Directions:

1. Begin by combining the ingredients in your mixing bowl. Mix well.

2. Use the craft stick to spoon a small amount of the mixture out. Apply it to the residue in a thin layer. Let it sit for 10-15 seconds. Take a soft cloth or paper towel and gently buff the residue away.

3. Return any unused portion to a small jar with a lid. It will stay good for weeks as long as the air is kept out.

goo off DIY

So how does this homemade goo gone work? The oil helps saturate the goo or sticker and loosen it from the surface. The baking soda particles act as little scrubbers to help loosen the goo easily. Working together they are quite powerful and get the job done.

You should only use this homemade goo off on hard/solid surfaces such as plastic, glass, and metal. Do not use it on fabrics of any kind as the oil will stain the fabric.

Did you ever think that making your own sticker remover could be so easy? Next time, save yourself a trip to the store and make this quick and easy homemade goo remover instead.

Printable Homemade Goo Gone Recipe

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Homemade Goo Gone Substitute Recipe

This recipe is a homemade substitute for Goo Gone.
Prep Time2 mins
Total Time2 mins
Keyword: Goo Gone Recipe, Goo Gone Substitute, Homemade Goo Gone
Author: Katie Femia

Equipment

  • Small jar with lid
  • Spoon or craft stick
  • Mixing bowl

Materials

  • 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons of baking soda

Instructions

  • Begin by combining the ingredients in your mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Use the craft stick to spoon a small amount of the mixture out. Apply it to the residue in a thin layer. Let it sit for 10-15 seconds. Take a soft cloth or paper towel and gently buff the residue away.

Notes

Return any unused portion to a small jar with a lid. It will stay good for weeks as long as the air is kept out.

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Comments

  1. Beth says

    October 5, 2021 at 3:17 pm

    This worked great!!! Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Neven says

    May 9, 2021 at 6:26 am

    Is this OK to use on wood?

    Reply
  3. Aimee says

    February 10, 2020 at 11:17 am

    Can you use olive oil instead of vegetable oil?

    Reply
    • Alea Milham says

      February 10, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      Yes

      Reply
  4. Mona says

    June 12, 2019 at 11:13 am

    I made up a batch and used it on some jars with very stubborn sticker residue. Let it sit for a bit and then with some elbow grease, came off in a snap. Will never buy Goo Gone again! Thank you!!

    Reply
  5. Ian says

    May 1, 2018 at 2:37 am

    Brilliant, worked like a charm. Many thanks.

    Reply
  6. Arthi says

    October 16, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    Awesome idea 🙂 tried t out today !

    Reply
  7. Joanne/WineLady Cooks says

    February 6, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    I had no idea “Goo Gone” was so simple to make, and non-toxic. I will certainly can use this, will be making it. Thanks so much for sharing this with Foodie Friends Friday party this weekend. Pinning/sharing.

    Reply
  8. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says

    February 4, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    This is brilliant, Katie! Thanks for sharing. Pinning.

    Reply
  9. Janice Wald says

    February 3, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Sounds frugal, which means my husband will love it! Thank you for coming to the Inspire Me Monday Linky party.
    Janice

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  10. Jillian Hudson says

    February 3, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    This is a great corn-free idea! I’d love it if you would share it on my new corn-free link party. http://www.creatingsilverlinings.com/corn-free-everyday-feb-01-2015/

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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