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The Best Homemade Goo Gone Recipe

2.12.25

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DIY Goo Gone Recipe Chemistry Cachet

I was surprised to see I have never shared this homemade goo gone recipe with you!

This is a simple homemade recipe I always keep on hand, so I haven’t made it in a while. But I needed to mix up another batch for some sticky residue on a few coffee mugs, so I thought this would be the perfect time to share it with you.

I call this homemade “goo gone” because it works like the store-bought version, but it has way less ingredients making it affordable and safer to use.

Keep in mind, it doesn’t necessarily mimic the same ingredients, but mimics the results 🙂

Many of our DIY cleaners are created to mimic the store-bought version with ingredients, but some of them are created to mimic the results you get. I just wanted to clarify that since we share many different types of cleaning hacks.

Let’s get started on the recipe.

The Best Homemade Goo Gone Recipe

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Why Would You Want To Make DIY Goo Gone?

There are two reasons why you might want to make this recipe for sticky residue. First, it is handy! You might not always have commercial Goo Gone on hand, or you might not have time to go to the store. But you probably have baking soda and oil sitting in your cabinets right now.

Second, many people want to avoid commercial cleaners due to excessive chemicals. Goo Gone is one of those that does have quite a bit of harsh chemical ingredients, so making a homemade version with natural ingredients is better.

Is there a downside to making homemade goo gone?

There is just one downside, and that is it might not be as strong as the commercial version. But in my experience, it gets the job done 🙂

Ingredients For The Best Homemade Goo Gone:

  • 1/2 cup grapeseed oil (give or take)
  • 1 cup baking soda 
  • Sweet orange essential oil (optional)

Directions:

  1. Add the baking soda to a bowl. Next, add in the 1/2 cup of grapeseed oil. The reason I mention “give or take” in the ingredients is you might need slightly more or slightly less to create a paste. Mine is exactly 1/2 cup to get a nice paste texture. 
  2. Now you can add in the essential oil if you want something that smells like commercial goo gone.

How to use this recipe:

  1. Apply the paste to the area you want to remove the stickiness residue from. 
  2. Let the paste sit for a few seconds then scrub in a small circular motion. You can scrub with a sponge, small scrub brush or even a microfiber cloth. 
  3. Next, simply rinse the solution off.

Here is the before and after using it for sticker residue on a coffee mug I have had for years.

Even though this has been through the dishwasher dozens of times, this residue would never come off. This mix worked great for the ceramic surface.

The Science Behind Using Oil and Baking Soda For Sticky Residue

Oil and baking soda work together to remove sticky residue through a combination of chemical and physical actions. 

First, the oil acts as a solvent. The oil in this mixture can dissolve stocky residue, loosening their grip on the surface. This is because “like dissolves like” in chemistry – non-polar substances like oil dissolve other non-polar substances like many adhesives.

Next, baking soda acts as a gentle abrasive. It helps to scrub away the softened residue without scratching most surfaces. Additionally, baking soda can react with some sticky substances, further breaking them down and making them easier to remove. 

Together, the oil loosens and dissolves the sticky residue, while the baking soda helps to lift it away from the surface. This combination provides a powerful, yet gentle, cleaning solution for tackling sticky messes.

What Can You Use This DIY Recipe On?

It works great for glass, ceramic, appliances, sinks, and even wood. The only thing this might not work 100% on is sticky residue on fabric. Although, I have used it on one of my son’s t-shirts, and it worked! But it doesn’t work as well on soft fabric type surfaces.

I would also be cautious using this on painted surfaces.

You can always test a small area first to see how it works.

Conclusion:

Chemistry Cachet’s homemade Goo Gone recipe, combining oil and baking soda, offers a simple, effective, and environmentally friendly solution for tackling sticky residue. This cost-effective combination avoids harsh chemicals often found in commercial products, making it a safer choice for your family and your surfaces. For all these reasons, Chemistry Cachet’s recipe is the ideal go-to for all your sticky residue removal needs.

a bottle of DIY goo gone solution for sticky residue


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Alexis is an investigative chemist sharing her expertise in cleaning, skincare, gardening, and home hacks. She personally tests out products like the best skincare products or home products then shares not only the science behind how it works, but also her personal results. She is the mom of two living in Texas with her husband. Find her on Instagram for fantastic videos, tips, and behind the scenes.

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Comments

  1. Cathy says

    February 12, 2025 at 11:23 am

    Is grapeseed oil the only oil that can be used for this?

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      February 12, 2025 at 4:23 pm

      You can use olive oil with the same ratio, but it doesn’t store as long and the olive oil does have more of an odor. But it will have similar results 🙂

      Reply
      • Kathy Knowlton says

        February 21, 2025 at 8:32 pm

        Can you use vegetable oil?

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          February 22, 2025 at 4:36 pm

          Yes you can

          Reply
  2. Moonyeen McCormick says

    March 2, 2025 at 2:18 pm

    Hi Alexis. Is the shelf life of coconut oil comparable to the grapeseed oil?
    Thanks again for a handy hack.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      March 2, 2025 at 2:22 pm

      Yes, it’s comparable on shelf life. The only difference is the solidity of the coconut oil. It is solid at cooler temps and sometimes it can be a little harder to use as it gets older. But otherwise it is good too!

      Reply
      • Moonyeen McCormick says

        March 2, 2025 at 2:49 pm

        Thank you so much for your speedy reply. I really enjoy your blog. And your kids are both cuties!

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          March 2, 2025 at 4:05 pm

          Thanks so much!!

          Reply
  3. Moonyeen McCormick says

    March 2, 2025 at 2:49 pm

    Thank you so much for your speedy reply. I really enjoy your blog. And your kids are both cuties!

    Reply

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