Why You'll Want A Bottle Of Mayonnaise In The House To Clean Up Price Tag Stickers

Mayonnaise is an incredibly popular household staple typically associated with food, but it has another surprising use that could be helpful when you've purchased a few new items. So, what tricks does it have up its sleeve? Although it may seem unheard of, this tasty product is also great for easily pulling off price tag stickers — one drop of mayonnaise at a time. Nothing is more annoying than when you can't seem to peel a price tag off an item you purchased, especially if it's a gift for a friend or family member. All you have to do is add a small amount to the product in question and let the condiment work its magic. It's really that simple.

Below, we'll describe the proper steps to take so you no longer have to deal with the hassle of irritating price tag stickers, resolving your issues, and relieving your headaches in no time.

In order to try out this trick for yourself, all you will need is a bottle of mayonnaise and a paper towel. To start, take a small amount of the condiment and cover the price tag sticker with it. You don't have to go overboard for this part. The key is applying just enough to cover the sticker. Then, rub the mayonnaise in and let it sit for around 15 minutes. This should allow enough time for it to work its magic. Of course, this will likely depend on how strong the adhesive is.

However, to combat this, you can repeat the trick as many times as you want until the sticker residue easily comes off with a few swipes of your paper towel. If the sticker adhesive still gives you trouble, you can scrub it off with a soft-bristled brush after the mayonnaise application. Once you clean up the leftover mess, you should be left with a picture-perfect item with no unwanted residue from your price tags. 

Of course, this trick appears particularly bizarre on the outside; however, there are a couple of ingredients in mayonnaise that make this trick work so well. For example, the acidic nature of vinegar and the oil found in the product help to loosen up any leftover residue, which is what can make the stickers so challenging to get rid of in the first place. By weakening the price tag stickers, you can remove them more easily. This is what makes this trick so useful and a great little tool to have in your arsenal. 

If you don't have any mayonnaise, you could always try using some WD-40, allowing it to soak into the sticker for about 10 minutes. This should help do the same job as the mayonnaise, and you shouldn't need to use too much of it. If you already have some bundled away in your cupboard, then this is another great option.