How to Remove Goo Gone From Walls

Published: Apr 2, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

There is no need to use harsh and potentially damaging chemicals.

Things You Will Need

  • 3 clean white cloths
  • Goo Gone
  • Mild dish soap
  • Towel
  • All-purpose cleaner
  1. Soak up excess Goo Gone immediately with a white cloth. This prevents the product from dripping down the wall and spreading the mess.

  2. Wash the Goo Gone off the walls as soon as you can to avoid leaving a greasy stain.

  3. Use a clean white cloth to wipe up the sticky mess and absorb as much of the Goo Gone as possible.

  4. Using a clean white cloth, wipe the wall down with a mild dish soap and water. Wipe gently, rather than scrubbing, to avoid scraping any paint off of the walls.

  5. Blot the wet wall with a towel and wait for the area to dry thoroughly before repeating the process. Soaking the wall with soap and water can soften the paint and ruin the paint job. If there is still Goo Gone residue on the wall once it has dried, wipe again with the soap and water mixture.

The Drip Cap

  • Using Goo Gone is a fast and effective way to remove tape, crayon, stickers, makeup, wax, grease and other sticky messes.
  • Wipe gently, rather than scrubbing, to avoid scraping any paint off of the walls.
  • Soaking the wall with soap and water can soften the paint and ruin the paint job.
Laura Dos Santos

Laura Dos Santos is a marketing manager, culture blogger and social-media maven. Living in Orlando, Fla. since 2004, she has written for a variety of publications and blogs on topics ranging from health and beauty to business.

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