How to Remove Sticker Residue
“Lay the garment flat on a table and place a towel behind the stain,” says John Mahdessian, the president of Madame Paulette, a professional dry cleaning company in New York City. “First, check to make sure the glue is dry, then dab clear acetone nail-polish remover onto a cloth and rub it into the leftover glue. The white spots should vanish quickly.” Before you do anything, scrape off as much of the sticker as you can using a dull, straight edge, like a butter knife. Next, check the colorfastness of the garment by applying a small amount of the Carbona to an unnoticeable area of the shirt, such as an inside seam or under the arm. If the color doesn’t change, soak the spot for a few minutes in a dish of the solvent. Then use the knife again to remove the last of the residue. If a stubborn spot remains, pour a little of the solution onto a cloth, dab the spot, and rinse with warm water.
