Goo Gone users have a knack at finding themselves in literal sticky situations. Some scenarios are truly unique; like when our users asked about using Goo Gone on a grand piano (yes), underwear (yes, but wash them afterwards) and a parrot (it’s complicated). These calls are great and we’re happy to help, please keep calling us 855-364-8135.
Still, we want to help answer some of the most common questions we get. We’ve compiled a master list of Goo’s and Surfaces to answer “Can I use Goo Gone on this?” Use this list to find your answer and to find inspiration for cleaning more sticky messes in your life. If you can’t find your answer here contact us and we’ll get you the answer you need.
How to Use this List
First, this list only refers to our Original products which look like the image above. Visit the product detail pages to learn more about Goo Gone Original Pour Bottle and Goo Gone Spray Gel.We have a whole line of products you should check out, but don’t use this list to find out if your Grout Cleaner works on granite.
The lists are sorted alphabetically, but some things use their general terms. For example, the grand piano example above is answered under "Wood".
The easiest way to find what you’re looking for is using the “Find” function in your browser. You can find it in the menu of the browser you’re using right now or by hitting Ctrl-F or Cmd-F.
Remember the mantra of Goo Gone:
Test on an Inconspicuous Area First
Start with a test, make sure it’s working then tackle the entirety of your sticky mess after you know it’s safe.
Can I Use Goo Gone On This Goo?
Adhesives
Yes, that's our whole deal!
Alloy
Yes
Aluminum
Can only be used on finished aluminum surfaces. Goo Gone can stain non-finished aluminum.
Baked-On Grease
Yes, but our Kitchen Degreaser is a better tool for the job.
Baking Pans
Yes, but Goo Gone isn't a food safe product so you'll need to thoroughly wash the surface with a mild dish detergent and warm water to ensure all Goo Gone residue is removed.
Bathtub
Yes
Bird Droppings
Yes, but still gross
Books
Ugly, dirty, ultimately unhelpful spine label transformed into the beautiful series spine label of my Ss dreams.
— Kim Tyo-Dickerson (@KimTyoDickerson) September 11, 2018
Well, maybe not their dreams, but they really do find the right #AlexRider #graphicnovel more quickly this way.#inTLchat #librarylife #schoollibraries #googone pic.twitter.com/v6fTFycD0A
Brass
If brass has a lacquer on it the Goo Gone might remove it – so test on an inconspicuous area. If there is no lacquer, yes you can use it.
Bugs (love bugs, gnats, flies, etc)
Yes
Car Dashboard
It depends what material it's made of, but most likely yes
Car Paint
Yes
Carpet
Yes, but apply the Goo Gone to a clean cloth first. Gently blot the stain then clean the area with soap and water.
Caulk
Yes, but we'd recommend our Caulk Remover
Ceramics or Ceramic Tile
Yes
Clear Coat
Yes
Clothes or Apparel
Yes, use per instructions.
Concrete or Cement Floor or Countertop
Yes, if it has been sealed in the past year.
Cork
We don't recommend it, this surface is too porous
Crayon
Yes
Dog snot
Yes, say hi to your runny nose dog for us
Dust
Yes
Enamel Coating (like on a fridge)
Yes
Fiberglass
Yes
Formica
Yea
Glass or Mirror
Yes
Glue
Yes
Gold
If gold has a lacquer on it the Goo Gone might remove it – so test on an inconspicuous area. If there is no lacquer, yes you can use it.
Golf Clubs
Yes, Goo Gone Original is safe to use on golf clubs, but it isn't safe on rubber so be careful around the handle. Of course, test on an inconspicuous area first.
Grease
Yes
Gum
Yes
Hardwood Floor
Yes, if it is finished.
Ink
Yes
Inside a Dryer
Yes, but it's important to follow the instructions carefully.
- Apply to a cloth
- Rub on effected area
- Wipe up residue with clean cloth
- Immediately wash area with mild dish detergent and warm water
- Wipe dry
- Follow up with rubbing alcohol to ensure all residue is removed
Laminate
Yes
Leather
We don't recommend using on leather.
Linoleum
Yes
Lipstick
Yes
Marker
Yes. Our Clean-Up Wipes work best on permanent marker.
Mouse Trap Residue
Yes
Paint (like a painted wall or painted cabinet)
Yes
Paint Transfers (i.e. rubbing paint from one object to another like bumping a car into a pole).
Yes
Paper
No, it will stain paper
Pine tar or pine pitch
Yes, batter up
Plastics
It will depend what type of plastic you have. Test on an inconspicuous area first to ensure it's compatible.
Plasti-Dip®
Yes, Goo Gone will remove Plasti-Dip®
Plexiglass (acrylic sheets)
Check with plexiglass manufacturer, test on inconspicuous area first
Plywood
We don't recommend it, this surface is too porous
Poster Putty
Yes
Quartz
Yes, if the quartz was sealed within the last year
Rubber
We don't recommend using on rubber.
Skin and Hair
Our Goo Gone Bandage & Adhesive Remover can be used on skin. Our original products are skin irritants.
Soot or Dirt
Yes
Stainless Steel
Yes, if it is real stainless steel, not faux stainless steel.
Stickers or Labels
Yes, it's our bread and butter.
Super Glue
It is unlikely to work on permanent glues
Tape (scotch, masking, duct, double-sided, painters, gaffer, packing, etc.)
Yes
Tar or Asphalt
Yes
Had to use Goo Gone to get the tar off my wheels. Rolled over a recently filled patch of road. The heat had softened the black top to the point it grabbed my wheels and almost threw me off! #skateboard #oldschoolskate #googone pic.twitter.com/B5U1feER9w
— Bill McFarland (@MegoWee) July 23, 2022
Tree Sap
Yes
Unknown Sticky Residue
Yes
Video Games, DVDs and CDs
On the exterior cases or cartridges, yes. But not on the discs. Also, apply to a clean cloth first to remove stickers that are on top of paper labels and test on an inconspicuous area first.
Vinyl
Yes, but only on hard vinyl surfaces.
Vinyl Tinted Windows
Goo Gone will remove vinyl tinted windows and residue
Wall
Yes if it is a sealed surface. We don't recommend it be used on drywall.
Wall Paper
Goo Gone will remove wall paper and wall paper residue
Wax
Yes
Wood
Yes, as long as the wood is finished.
Wood with polyurethane finish (like a guitar)
Yes
Weather Stripping
Yes
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