Removing Applique From Glass

You're usually not thinking about what will happen when sticking an applique on your car or home window — and neither were your sticker-happy five-year-old or the retailer who stuck a price decal on your new wine goblet — but, eventually, even the most useful decals can become unnecessary. Nonporous glass, in theory, doesn't hold adhesive permanently, but, for stickers that have been in place for a while, they may need some help letting go.

Things You'll Need

• Vinegar
• Microwave-safe bowl
• Sponge
• Razor blade
• Glass cleaner or dish soap

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour a half cup of vinegar into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the vinegar in the microwave for 30 seconds on high.

   • 2

     Stir the heated vinegar. It should be warm and not too hot to touch. If it's too hot, allow it to slightly cool.

   • 3

     Dip a sponge in the vinegar. Hold the sponge over the applique on the glass for 3 to 5 minutes.

   • 4

     Scrape the softened applique and adhesive from the glass with a razor blade.

   • 5

     Clean the glass with glass cleaner or, for glassware, soapy water.