Love it, Love it, Love it!
Written: Jan 13 '04 (Updated Jan 13 '04)
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Pros: Removes nearly every sticky substance imaginable
Cons: Scent isn't pleasant
The Bottom Line: Couldn't live without it!
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| mommy2jesse's Full Review: Magic Goo Gone GG12 |
Goo Gone is has been a staple in my household for years. It removes inevitable sticky substances from nearly anything. I am able to remove the residue left behind from price tags, as well as gum from carpets, hair, fur and hard floors. There is no task that this product hasn't been able to accomplish.
It comes in a small bottle holding approximately 7 fl. oz. (I am recalling this from memory as I do not have a bottle available to me at this moment...I will change any information when I am able). The scent reminds me of a citrus fruit, almost like lemon. The consistency is like oil, though a little less thick. The cap is a screw type cap that can be removed easily and tightened with hardly any effort.
With a young child and two dogs, sticky situations are bound to come up from time to time. And, with Goo Gone I am able to combat these situations!
My mother always had a bottle in her home and I bought it shortly after getting married. Several of our wedding presents had tags on them, and the residue was impossible to remove with soap and water. Goo Gone made it possible, though.
When first opening the bottle of Goo Gone, most bottles have a protective, round piece of foil attached to the top. This is to help from spillage during transportation. After peeling away this foil a plastic cover over the mouth of the bottle will be revealed. A small hole, about 1/16" in diameter is cut in the center of the plastic cover.
The most effective way to use this product on a hard surface is to pour a very small amount of Goo Gone onto a soft piece of cloth or thick paper towel. Hold the moistened piece of cloth over the area to be treated for a few seconds. This will help the product to dissolve the residue meant to be removed. Begin to rub the area in small circles, careful not to press to hard. One mistake often made is pressing too hard on the sticky area. This can cause the residue to be pressed further into a porous surface. After a few moments of rubbing at the area, reapply a small amount of Goo Gone onto a clean part of the cloth or paper towel and repeat. Within a few moments the residue should be gone. Using a dry cloth or paper towel, wipe away any Goo Gone that may have been left from the treatment.
To help remove residue or gum from hair or fur, pour a small amount onto the effected area. Massage the Goo Gone into the fur or hair and eventually the gum or residue will begin to separate and lift away. When most of the gum or residue has been lifted away, begin to comb through with a wide-tooth comb to help ease the gum or residue out.
The above suggestions are from personal experience. Since I have used it for so long, and on so many surfaces and problem areas, I've learned a few tricks here and there.
As our family grew from the two of us to the two of us and two dogs, I began to find various imperfections on my hard floors, carpet and the dogs themselves.
At one time my husband and I lived in a wooded area where Pine trees grew. One of our dogs, a large lab mix, would wonder off into the woods and get sap in her fur. Luckily, though, with Goo Gone, I was able to treat the areas and brush the dry, sticky sap from her fur without any discomfort to her. With just a little effort she was free of the sticky substance.
Our second dog, a long-haired pekingese, would get herself sticky with sap as well. It was a little more difficult to remove it from her thick fur, but we were successful. There was even a time when a neighbor's child had put gum in her fur, and we were able to remove it without cutting it from her. However, when using Goo Gone on fur, or hair, it is imperative that a good washing follow, as it is an oily substance and it can look awful.
I am not thrilled with the scent. It really isn't offensive, but it isn't pleasant, either. The price is a little on the high side at about $3 per bottle. The price per ounce isn't impressive and I'm hard-pressed to find it on sale or manufacturer coupons But when used in moderation for a project, one bottle lasts a long, long time.
Outside of the aforementioned complaints, I have no problems with Goo Gone. I know that I will continue to use it in my home for years to come.
Recommended:
Yes
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Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
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Stay-at-home mother of two little boys and a little girl.
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