How to Get Stickers and Residue Off Clothes & Fabric

There’s nothing tackier than sticky sticker residue on a shirt! Luckily these tips can help remove stubborn sticker adhesives from your favorite clothes.

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Whether it’s a stubborn size sticker on a new pair of jeans or a kid’s birthday sticker that won’t come off cleanly from a shirt, sometimes sticky things don’t mix well with clothes. If you find yourself in a sticky situation, read on for tips on removing that pesky residue.

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Steps to remove sticker residue from clothing

  1. Mix 1 capful of Clorox 2® for Colors Stain Remover and Laundry Additive in 1 quart of water

  2. Soak garment for up to 1 hour

    This should dissolve the adhesive that is holding the sticker.

  3. Apply alcohol-based hand sanitizer, if needed

    If the sticker is only partially removed, then you may need to apply a little alcohol-based hand sanitizer to any remaining sticker residue to loosen it.

  4. Machine wash

    Machine wash the garment with detergent and more Clorox 2® for Colors Stain Remover and Laundry Additive.

  5. Air dry

    Let it air dry. Repeat steps if needed for complete success.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove sticky residue from hard surfaces?

Did you know you can use Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes to remove residue from hard, nonporous surfaces like plastic and glass? Check out How to Remove Sticker Residue with Disinfecting Wipes.