Green Goo-Be-Gone!

Ever pulled off a label on something and have a bunch of nasty residue left behind? Or put some tape on something temporarily and you can't get the sticky residue off? When this happens most people go for a bottle of Goo Gone or some other brand. This is the stuff I'm talking about...

These are the newer bottles you will find on shelves now. It has a little orange muscle guy on the bottle and a  logo of "citrus power". From what I remember, the old bottle had the cartoon orange much larger. I was told that lots of kids thought it was candy because of the cartoon orange and the orange smell. A few kids became very sick and I have heard reports that some died from drinking Goo Gone. I don't know if this is true or not but I do know that poison control does have Goo Gone listed as a known toxic chemical.

Yes, it has citrus in it...or some form of it. The bottle does not list the ingredients. Pair that with the illness and possible deaths, and I find what could be in it suspicious. I don't know about you but considering all that, I feel I need to make my own.

Again this is simple and cheaper than buying the store items. 

Only 2 things needed.
A citrus essential oil (I used lemon) Try not to get any on you.
A paper towel, washcloth or rag.

oh and  you will need some sticky residue...

 This is from tape I used to keep the drawer closed when I was moving some things around in my house. Gross and hideous looking.


Now just put a few drops of the oil on your paper towel or rag and rub the sticky area. Circular motions works the best.

You may have to add a few more drops of oil depending on the size of the area you are cleaning.

After you are done wiping it away the residue should have transferred over to the towel.

Eww!

Now just fold your cloth so you have a clean side down on the surface and buff the rest of the oil off. This may get a little more residue as well.

Look all nice and new looking!

Oh and it smells really good.  Sorry, no smell-o-vision app on my camera phone.

:)