# How to remove sticky residue on vinyl upholstery? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [June 28, 2009, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-remove-sticky-residue-on-vinyl-upholstery/69793 "2009-06-28T12:43:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![airhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/airhead/32/7471_2.png) [@airhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/airhead)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2009, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-remove-sticky-residue-on-vinyl-upholstery/69793/1 "2009-06-28T12:43:58Z")
I recently bought a vintage 60’s black vinyl sofa for my new place, and was astounded by the condition- not a rip, nick, or loose stitch on the thing. But when I removed it from the house I bought it from, I noticed the backside of the couch, and the sides had a sticky residue. I’m guessing those parts were never really cleaned or touched since the thing had probably been in the same spot for 40 years. No problem I figured. I tried my usual cleaners and de-greasers that are safe on vinyl. Nothing. I tried Murphys, I tried white vinegar, I scrubbed and soaked, still there! I have yet to try some very diluted Goo-Gone. My friend told me the vinyl may have broken down and there may not be any hope, short of cleaning and re-sealing the affected areas, which luckily will hardly be seen. Just what I need right now- another project. I know I’ve seen this same sticky film on old vinyl car interior parts, so I figured I’d ask here to see if anyone has any proven methods of fixing this, or if I should just give up. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![jkucz28](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jkucz28/32/7503_2.png) [@jkucz28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jkucz28)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2009, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-remove-sticky-residue-on-vinyl-upholstery/69793/2 "2009-06-28T13:26:47Z")
careful you don’t lose the color ---
**Author:** ![98SS10](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/98ss10/32/7288_2.png) [@98SS10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98SS10)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2009, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-remove-sticky-residue-on-vinyl-upholstery/69793/3 "2009-06-28T16:39:50Z")
Simple. Use Goo Gone. ---
**Author:** ![blackout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/439d5e/32.png) [@blackout](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/blackout)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2009, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-remove-sticky-residue-on-vinyl-upholstery/69793/4 "2009-06-28T16:57:34Z")
> [@98SS10](#): > > Simple. Use Goo Gone. Have you used goo gone on dyed vinyl? ---
**Author:** ![98SS10](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/98ss10/32/7288_2.png) [@98SS10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98SS10)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2009, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-remove-sticky-residue-on-vinyl-upholstery/69793/5 "2009-06-28T17:39:33Z")
no, but ive used it on just about everything else including the paint on my cars, have never had any problems with it. It is nontoxic and from what i understand an all natural concoction. I would simply use a wet rag or fsoft towel and rub lightly and see how it goes, i would bet you’d be fine. ---
**Author:** ![airhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/airhead/32/7471_2.png) [@airhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/airhead)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-remove-sticky-residue-on-vinyl-upholstery/69793/6 "2009-06-28T18:00:57Z")
I worry about goo-gone, as I know it will destroy a lot of materials. If I used some I’d dilute it a ton and use in in an inconspicuous area. Just have to pick some up.