This affordable degreaser will get rid of those sticky adhesives so you can repurpose your glass jars. It can also be used on kitchen cabinets or inside ovens!
DIY Goo Gone
Combine your favorite kitchen oil with baking soda and you’ve got a multi-purpose homemade degreaser and anti-adhesive formula!
DIY Goo Gone Recipe
- 1 part kitchen oil (I use olive oil)
- 2 parts baking soda
Combine in a small bowl and stir to make a paste. You can always add a few drops of essential oil for added cleaning power. Suggested essential oils include lemon, orange, rosemary, and tea tree oil.
Directions for Adhesive Remover
- Soak jar overnight in warm water to loosen the adhesive.
- Scrape off as much of the adhesive as you can.
- Apply the Goo Gone with your fingers.
- Rub thoroughly.
- Rinse with warm water.
- Repeat if needed.
Alternative Uses for DIY Goo Gone
I love this paste for any type of grime. I use it on kitchen cabinets, the stovetop, and my oven!
Directions for DIY Goo Gone Oven Cleaner
Warm the oven before applying the paste. Once you apply, allow it to sit for a few minutes before scrubbing. This takes a bit of muscle power, but it sure beats the hazards that come with the self-cleaning function. (See What Are the Dangers of a Self-Cleaning Oven?)
Chances are you have both ingredients on hand. Why not give DIY Goo Gone a try?
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Thanks! I spent a lot of money on something called Beany-Doo, which works OK but requires you to use a degreasing soap to remove it afterwards! I used it to remove carpet adhesive in the kitchen…there are nice tiles underneath it all….but I did not remove all the Beany-Doo….ended up with the tiles starting to come up, since the BD kept working. Oh dear….
Oh dear is right, Ruth. Hope it’s working out now.
Thank you so much!!! I have been looking for something safe to deal with adhesives all my life! Okay, well, maybe just my adult life. LOL Can’t wait to try this on jars, oven, sticky spots where tape once was…..
You made my day, Christa! 🙂
Fabulous! Pinned and shared.
I always mix baking soda with water and vinegar to clean my oven. Never thought to use oil instead! Great tip!
This is a great idea! Pretty cool that it can be used in the oven too!
I have never used this method before but think it’s awesome! Thanks so much for sharing it at Savoring Saturdays linky party! Hope you’ll join us again.
What a great idea! I’ll have to remember to use this next time I reach for the Goo-gone.
GREAT IDEAS!!! VERY HELPFUL…..
LOOK FORWARD TO LEARNING MORE..