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Tips on cleaning second hand/unsealed albums?

mahouho
As a collector, there are certain groups where essentially buying second hand is the only way to obtain an album thats affordable. I have extended buying unsealed albums to some newer releases as well if seeing one at a good price with what i’m looking for too! Downside — recently I got an album with the worst residue from a poor attempt at removing the barcode sticker. Any tips on cleaning it off? I’ve been spending over an hour cleaning off a poor Loona photobook too that is supposed to be a gift. I definitely need a better strat at going about this. 😔
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catsby
catsby
I've also used washi tape or blue painter's tape, like press the sticky side of tape over the gummy residue bits you're trying to remove, apply pressure gently on the tape, then pull the tape off, and it might take the residue with it. However, Goo Gone (IMO) is best for the truly stubborn adhesive residue bits left by old barcode stickers.
catsby
catsby
For barcode sticker residue, GOO GONE (product) works well! Just go light with the amount you use and wipe gently with a damp cloth afterwards
tradenims
tradenims
hand sanitiser on a cloth and gently rub the residue, it should break it down easily
e1sa
e1sa
i think heating the residue could help ? and scrubbing with your fingers (no nails, so it doesn’t leave scratches) until there is nothing anymore (sorry, this isn’t really helpful 😭)
mahouho
mahouhoOP
Heating it with a hair dryer perhaps? Fortunately this one is hard covered and not fabric! I’m just worried if I scrap it off it may smear everywhere. It is definitely worth a shot though!🙂‍↕️