Remember how I covered my hideous linoleum floors with woodgrain contact paper? Well, while they looked fabulous, it came time to take them off. The contact paper itself was easy to remove, but as expected, a very tough adhesive residue was left. I tried literally everything to get rid of the sticky mess — WD40, Goo Gone, vinegar, Oops!, you name it — and searched far and wide on the Internet for tips to no avail. In the end, thanks to a tip from a friend, I was able to remove the residue. Want to know what the magic potion was?

 

Krud Kutter saved the day! The product is a concentrated degreaser and stain remover that works on glue and adhesive, grease and oil, marker and crayon, paint overspray, pet stains, tape residue, tree sap, wax, and even acid rain! There a few different varieties of the product, like a rust remover and adhesive remover, but the Original Krud Kutter is what did the trick.

1. I sprayed Krud Kutter liberally on my floors and allowed it to soak for 15-20 minutes.
2. Then, I used a thick bristled brush to scrub the floors with a lot of elbow grease.
3. I wiped away the solvent with a paper towel, sometimes two.
4. Then, I gave the floors a quick spritz of all-purpose surface cleaner and wiped.

What a godsend! I thought I'd never get rid of the adhesive, so I highly recommend KK if you have sticky floors, drawers, or shelves in your home from contact paper. Better yet, it's also eco-friendly, biodegradable, non-abrasive, non-flammable, and non-toxic.