A sticker was stuck to my microfiber/suede (? - not sure which type of fabric it is) sofa and left a sticky residue on it. How can I remove the stickiness?
The safest product to use is De-Solv-It. Spray it on a rag and then test it somewhere on the back of the sofa, which is probably microfiber. Let it dry and then use a light soap/water mix to clean it, followed by clear water. It will probably test out perfectly fine. Then do the same thing with a rag until all the stickies are gone, following with the soap/water mixture and then a good rinse. I use this product as a laundry stain remover and to take grease off carpeting. It's also great at removing marks from plastic wastebaskets and so many other things. I don't know how I existed before I found it. It's one of those wonderful orange products that is literally safe enough to drink. You can find it at Walmart or any full-line hardware store. I buy just the regular strength product in a spray bottle. Here's what it looks like.... desolvit .uk/
I had sticky residue on a wood effect floor, and was worried about using anything other than water on it. I used baby oil, and it worked a treat. A tiny drop on a kitchen towel, and the residue came off easily. I then just wiped over the floor with a damp cloth. Try it on a bit of leather at the back first though to make sure that it won't damage the leather.
