How to Get Stickers Off Painted Walls

Removing stickers from painted walls requires patience.

If your child enjoys playing with colorful, decorative stickers, she's probably placed stickers on her bedroom walls, doors or windows. As fun as they are to use, stickers can be difficult to remove if you're redecorating, moving away or simply cleaning up. Thankfully, you can get the stickers off your painted walls without ruining the paint. Just take your time as you work on the stickers and put your tools to work.

Things You'll Need

• Dishcloth or rag
• Wallpaper scraper
• Goo Gone
• Hair dryer (optional)

Instructions

1. Spray the sticker and its edges with water to soak it.

2. Let the water sit for 30 minutes or until the sticker loosens.

3. Pull off the sticker gently, rolling it inward or using a scraper such as a wallpaper remover or spatula. If you're still having problems getting the stickers off, use a blow dryer to heat the surface. Rub or scrape off the stickers carefully.

4. Add some Goo Gone to any sticky areas and remove any remaining glue. To clean the wall, wipe it with a clean, damp cloth soaked in hot water.

References

• Magic American: Goo Gone Cleaning Tips