I'll put in a plug for Demco's book cleaner, which can clean/de-stickify even the most befouled book covers: https://www.demco.com/demco-reg-book-cleaner. It is probably not as non-toxic as the coconut oil + baking soda, but it doesn't stink.
Vicky Smith | Access Services Director
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From: Maine Libraries Discussion List <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Dani Longley
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2023 9:06 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [MELIBS-L] Goo-Gone alternative
Good morning,
For stubborn sticky spots it's nice to have a little jar of coconut oil + baking soda around to try first. It's non-toxic and works surprisingly well. No stinky, harsh chemicals!
Dani
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Quoting MELIBS-L automatic digest system <[log in to unmask]>:
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> Topics of the day:
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> 1. removing sticky labels that cover ISBNs (2)
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> Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2023 10:52:19 -0400
> From: "Cynthia E. Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: removing sticky labels that cover ISBNs
>
> I use a knife to remove labels. I have my "favorite knife" that I
> like to use, it's just a small one, almost like a paring knife.
>
> Goo Gone is my go to solvent for removing the sticky residue left
> behind once I peel off a label and sometimes I even put some Goo Gone
> on the label itself to soften it before I use my knife. Just be
> careful of getting the paper cover too wet.
>
> https://googone.com/original-adhesive-remover
>
> Cindy Smith
> Limerick Public Library
>
>
> Quoting Ann Spinney <[log in to unmask]>:
>
>> Does anyone know of a tool or safe solvent for removing the
>> super-sticky labels that vendors slap over the ISBNs on book covers?
>> My fingernails are getting worn out.
>> A question for a Friday afternoon, I guess. Thank you ~Ann
>>
>> Ann Morrison Spinney, PhD
>> Assistant Dean of Learning Resources
>> Northern Maine Community College
>> Presque Isle, ME
>> (207) 768-2734
>>
>> I honor and acknowledge the Wabanaki Nations, on whose land and
>> resources the city of Presque Isle is built
>>
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> Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:04:58 -0400
> From: Janet Adelberg <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: removing sticky labels that cover ISBNs
>
> De-Solv-It is not as good as Goo Gone, having just tried it.
>
>
> Janet Adelberg
> Librarian
> Cary Memorial Library
> PO Box 127
> Wayne, ME 04284
> Phone: 207-685-3612
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 10:56 AM Cynthia E. Smith
> <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
>> I use a knife to remove labels. I have my "favorite knife" that I
>> like to use, it's just a small one, almost like a paring knife.
>>
>> Goo Gone is my go to solvent for removing the sticky residue left
>> behind once I peel off a label and sometimes I even put some Goo Gone
>> on the label itself to soften it before I use my knife. Just be
>> careful of getting the paper cover too wet.
>>
>> https://googone.com/original-adhesive-remover
>>
>> Cindy Smith
>> Limerick Public Library
>>
>>
>> Quoting Ann Spinney <[log in to unmask]>:
>>
>> > Does anyone know of a tool or safe solvent for removing the
>> > super-sticky labels that vendors slap over the ISBNs on book covers?
>> > My fingernails are getting worn out.
>> > A question for a Friday afternoon, I guess. Thank you ~Ann
>> >
>> > Ann Morrison Spinney, PhD
>> > Assistant Dean of Learning Resources Northern Maine Community
>> > College Presque Isle, ME
>> > (207) 768-2734
>> >
>> > I honor and acknowledge the Wabanaki Nations, on whose land and
>> > resources the city of Presque Isle is built
>> >
>>
>
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