How to Remove Stickiness Using Peanut Butter

Sometimes, to remove stickiness from a surface or from hands or other body parts, it is necessary to use some pretty strong chemicals, in order to 'cut' the glue or other sticky substance.

Believe it or not, peanut butter helps to remove stickiness in some situations.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• As noted

1. Try peanut butter first:
   Removing stickiness using peanut butter is not a guaranteed solution, but it does work, at least sometimes! Of course, it depends on the specific stickiness, but at least it is safer than some of the harsh chemicals that we might otherwise use.

2. Removing stickiness from hard surfaces:
   If the stickiness you are trying to remove is on a hard surface, simply smear a small amount of peanut butter, and rub it in with your fingers and/or a moist paper towel. The sticky substance should mix with the peanut butter, and it can be wiped from the surface with a clean paper towel.

3. Removing stickiness from hands or other body areas:
   If you wish to remove glue or other sticky substances from your hands or other body parts, simply rub the peanut butter on the sticky area, wipe with a paper towel, then wash with warm soap and water.
   
   Depending upon the specific stickiness substance and the overall quantity involved, you might need to repeat this a few times to do a thorough job.

4. Removing stickiness from fabrics:
   I thought it necessary to mention that it might NOT be prudent to try removing sticky substances from fabrics with peanut butter, for obvious reasons. The peanut butter oils will stain fabrics, and will leave another cleanup job. Not to say that it will not work, necessarily; just know that more cleanup might be needed (i.e., soap and water).

Tips & Warnings

• Use 'smooth' peanut butter, instead of 'chunky'!
• Not recommended for use on fabrics or other easily-permeated materials, due to potential for staining.