# Removing Adhesive From Raw Wood
Products made of raw wood, such as certain furniture and craft items, often have price stickers, bar codes or other sticky items attached to them. And just as often, these stickers are difficult to cleanly remove. Raw wood is extremely porous and quick to soak up fluids poured on it, so traditional products that work well for sticker removal must not be used; instead, use more natural means to get rid of unsightly adhesive residue.
Things You'll Need
- Butter knife
- Hair dryer
- Cloths
- Sponge
- White vinegar
Instructions
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Scrape as much of the adhesive off the wood as possible using your fingernail or the dull edge of a butter knife. Be careful not to press too hard, which may damage the wood.
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Use a hair dryer to blow hot air onto the remaining adhesive for three to five minutes. The heat will soften the adhesive and make it easier to remove. As the adhesive softens, wipe it with a clean cloth to remove it from the wood.
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Saturate a small sponge with undiluted white vinegar if the blow dryer method did not remove all of the adhesive. Place the wet sponge on top of the affected area and allow it to sit for five minutes, so the vinegar can penetrate the adhesive. Remove the sponge, then wipe the adhesive off with a clean cloth.
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