How to Get the Sticky Back Off of Glass Tile

When I grabbed a recycled bottle to store a new recipe for homemade ketchup coming up on The Unknown Chef, I realized I've never shown you how to remove a sticky label from glass! This is our first official cleaning hack on Birdz of a Feather and, of course, we're showing you non-toxic options.

Although this particular jar is being used to store food, this little trick has so many applications for home decor too. Who doesn't love a great jar upcycle?!

You've probably seen a multitude of different ways on how to remove sticker residue from glass, and we've probably tried them all. But we're pretty confident that we have the fastest, easiest and best way to get rid of that sticky residue. So just how do you get sticky labels off glass? We actually have two tried and true methods.

Watch this video to see just how easy it is – or proceed to the written tutorial below.

How to Remove Sticky Residue from Glass

Step 1. Peel away the label

Start by pulling the label from the corner. As you remove the label, take it slow so that paper doesn't get left behind.

The first method is to take the still sticky label and apply it onto the areas that have sticky residue. Quickly lift it away – just like you're ripping off a bandaid.

It may seem counter productive to put the label back on. But the sticky residue on the jar is attracted to the residue on the label and will stick to it. Go back over the same area again and again until all the residue is lifted away. Then move onto another sticky area and a fresh section of label backing.

This method is best for when there's only a small amount of residue left on the glass.

However, in this particular case, the sticker leaves a lot of sticky reside behind on the glass – too much to remove quickly. So let's move on to the best way to get rid of that residue – which is fool proof,  fast and biodegradable!

Don't you hate the smell of noxious solvents and chemicals such as Goo Gone and acetone? You might be surprised to know that specialty chemicals such as these are not even necessary. Which is great for me because strong smells like that give me a migraine!

Step 2. Apply Method All Purpose Cleaner

Method All-Purpose* is a natural cleaner we use every day in the kitchen to kill 99.9% of germs. It isn't harsh or abrasive, nor is it smelly! As a matter of fact, the Method cleaner you see below has a pleasant citrusy smell.

We accidentally discovered it's use to remove adhesive when we were working on our Christmas Sleigh Decor last year. Method took the remainder of a sticky label right off the wood! Ever since, we've been using it to remove sticker residue from glass jars and bottles too.

Just spray a small amount of Method onto the glass and spread it around with your fingers. In less than a minute, it softens the left over sticker residue.

As you can see, it scrapes away easily with a finger nail; barely any pressure on my part.

After the residue softens, scrape off as much as you can with a plastic razor blade scraper and wash the glass bottle in warm soapy water.

A scrubby sponge is helpful to remove the remaining sticky residue. Dry the glass, and in no time at all your bottle will be sparkling clean like this one. Not a bit of sticky residue is left!

Now it's time to fill this bottle with our ketchup recipe (look for it on the weekend)!

Although removing the sticky label residue from the sticker took hardly any effort, we think we'll still reward ourselves and enjoy a little snack!

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FAQs on removing Sticky Residue

What is the easiest way to remove stickers from glass?

Method all purpose cleaner is the easiest non-toxic way we've found to remove labels from glass bottles without damaging them. Method softens even stubborn residue, and starts working in seconds, so you can get the sticky residue off glass without scratching it. Simply apply, wait a minute or two and wash the stickiness away.

Does vinegar remove glue residue?

If you don't mind smelling like a pickle factory, vinegar requires time and some scrubbing, so vinegar isn't the best method to remove sticky residue. Vinegar is acidic so can remove residue, but you will have to find a way to keep the vinegar in close contact with the adhesive – either by soaking or wrapping a soaked cloth around the object. For the best method, refer to our tutorial above.

What is the best adhesive remover?

On glass, Method all purpose cleaner is fast, easy and pleasant smelling way to remove sticky residue. Unlike other options, it works even on stubborn glues.

How to Get the Sticky Back Off of Glass Tile

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