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I had taped down one side of a small area rug that I decided I no longer wanted. When I pulled up the tape there was a long strip of glue residue. It was not coming off the tile floor even with a determined effort. I bought some Goo Gone and although some parts had to be done several times, I got it all off.

I think some companies advertise a good game and then don't deliver. I'm glad that there are some products out there that do what they claim to do. Although I'm sure that one product will not necessarily work for every issue, the Goo Gone really helped.

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I have to laugh. I bought a bottle of Goo Gone years ago, and, believe me, it's a lifetime supply. Last week, DD1 had a gluey label to remove, and remarked that she would get a bottle, to which I said "Don't". Now she has a 2 oz. squeeze bottle of it, decanted from mine, and I believe it will be HER lifetime supply. Goo Gone does only one thing, but it does it well.

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Bluebell66
last year
I keep Goo Gone on hand, too, for removing sticky things. I don't need it often, but when I do, I'm glad to have it. We have the tiniest bottle that has lasted for years, since you don't need much for most projects.
Fun2BHere
last year
I'm a fan of Goo Gone, too. I've had my bottle forever. Another of my favorite products is Barkeepers Friend.
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I was this old when I learned of Swing Away Can Openers.

Editing to say I just looked and there are a few varieties. Could you share which one you have?

thank you.

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