Goo Gone

Goo Gone adhesive removers and cleaners handle sticky residue, paint cleanup and grease for homeowners, DIYers and professionals. The range matches formulas to messes, from oil-based adhesives to burned-on food. Start with what’s stuck, then choose the cleaner for that job.

Goo Gone is an adhesive-remover and specialty-cleaning brand. It is part of PurposeBuilt Brands, formerly named Weiman. Weiman acquired Goo Gone through its purchase of Homax.

Adhesive residue and stickers

Goo Gone Original uses an oil-based formula for removing oil-based adhesives. If you still have the adhesive container, its label can help you identify what you’re cleaning up. That’s a useful starting point for choosing a formula.

Goo Gone Spray Gel is intended for sticker removal. Test the cleaner on a hidden spot first, and use a scraper that won’t scratch the surface. Gouging the finish while chasing the last bit of glue is the mistake to avoid.

Clean-Up Wipes target water-based adhesives and require washing the treated area with soap and water afterward.

If you’re repainting after adhesive cleanup, remove the cleaner residue and let the surface dry before priming or painting.

Grease and burned-on food

Goo Gone handles grease, too. Oven & Grill Cleaner targets burned-on food, oil, grease and food spills. That’s the line to consider when cooking grease is the cleanup job. Follow its label for application and cleanup, and use a cleaning tool suited to the finish underneath.

The range also includes Kitchen Degreaser and Grout Cleaner.

Paint cleanup around finished surfaces

Goo Gone Latex Paint Clean-Up is intended for paint spills. Identify the paint before choosing the cleaner, and keep the cleanup confined to the spill.

Heavy Duty Clean Up Wipes tackle paint, grease, dirt and grime, but require care around door hardware because they can remove paint from the door. Remove the hardware when practical so the cleaner stays away from the surrounding finish.

Formula and package details

Product	Detail	Specification
Goo Gone Original	Formula	Oil-based, for oil-based adhesives
Goo Gone Clean-Up Wipes	Formula	Water-based, for water-based adhesives
Goo Gone Clean-Up Wipes	Package	24 wipes per can

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goo Gone adhesive remover used for?

Goo Gone Original is intended for oil-based adhesives. If you’re dealing with water-based adhesive, the water-based Clean-Up Wipes are intended for that job. Match the formula to the adhesive, and check the label for the surface underneath before you start.

Is Goo Gone a degreaser?

Yes, the range includes degreasers as well as adhesive removers. Goo Gone Heavy Duty Cleaner & Degreaser is one of them. You’ll need safety glasses or goggles and suitable protective clothing because it can cause serious eye irritation and an allergic skin reaction.

Does Goo Gone work on paint?

Goo Gone Latex Paint Clean-Up is intended for paint spills. That doesn’t make every formula a paint stripper, and cleaning up a spill is a different job from stripping a finish. Identify the paint you’re removing and check the product label before treating it.

Can you paint over Goo Gone?

You can repaint after using Goo Gone, but the cleaner residue needs to come off first. Let the surface dry, then follow your primer or paint’s preparation directions. Paint needs a clean surface to bond to; covering leftover cleaner with primer doesn’t replace cleanup.