i was putting a border on my walls, and put one bit up and then decided it looked wrong there.
anyhow i now have the glue stains left. and isnt washing off. so wall looks bad. its the wallpaper glue.
any ideas?
ALSO husband bought some cheap paki version of blu tack. which has now stuck to wall and isnt coming off wihou taking the whole paint off with it.
tips…pls.
glue stains left on wall
You need some sort or adhesive remover…here in the US we have Goo-Gone
Or you can try these home “remedies”…
Things like price stickers and labels, different types of tape (packing, masking, scotch tape) can leave behind a sticky, gooey residue that’s a tricky mess to remove. Here’s a list of items that can help make the cleanup job a lot easier.
Updated: This list was first published in 2007 but there were a few good additions in the comments section below that I’m adding so they won’t get missed…
Careful: Please test in an unnoticeable area first to make sure there will be no damage to the surface (especially on wood).
Nail Polish Remover
Petroleum Jelly
Toothpaste
Hand Lotion
Hair Spray
Baby Oil (mineral oil)
Vinegar (soak cloth, apply then leave for awhile–even overnight)
Rubbing Alcohol
Windex
Baking Soda & Water Paste (just rub in gently then wipe off with a warm wet cloth)
Lighter Fluid
Kerosene
WD-40 (set for 5 minutes)
Paint Thinner
Rubber Cement Thinner
Artgum Erasers / Pencil Erasers
Peanut Butter
Vegetable Oil / Olive Oil (set for about 2 hours)
Margarine
Cooking Spray
Mayonnaise (leave set for a few hours or overnight)
Goo Gone
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
Furniture Polish
Eucalyptus Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Perfume / Aftershave
PVC Pipe Cleaner
For surfaces that you’re afraid to damage, try heating the goo with a hair dryer then wiping off (firmly) with a wet warm & soapy cloth.
Duct Tape (press on goo firmly, life tape up quickly, repeat as needed)
http://tipnut.com/25-helpful-items-to-remove-sticky-adhesive-goo/