If you are looking to remove adhesive from the wall without damaging the paint, you can do so by implementing techniques involving:

1. Hot water and liquid soap 
2. A clothes steamer 
3. Vinegar and warm water 
4. Hot water, liquid soap, baking soda, and vinegar solution 

The best solution for removing adhesive from the wall depends on the wall and adhesive. In this guide, we will give you the step-by-step methods for the following:

1. How to remove wallpaper glue from walls
2. How to remove construction glue from walls
3. How to remove adhesive tape and sticker residue from walls
4. How to remove scotch tape from walls

This guide will help you implement the methods the right way. 

Patience can go a long way, which always does in these cases. Removing adhesive residue from the wall only works in small sections if the glue covers a bigger surface. 

If you need to remove adhesive residue from a bigger wall surface, if you apply the solution all at once, by the time you start rubbing the glue off, the solution will be dry and won’t work. 

Besides working on small portions, only use small quantities of the solution. If you over-saturate the wall, this could cause some of the paint to come off (depending on the type of paint on the wall). 

And there is also the safety aspect to look out for. Walls usually have some electric outlet. Keeping the solution and water away from them is important to avoid accidents.

Cover the outlets so water can’t get into them. Also, turn the power off at the breaker while working on the wall until it fully dries. 

How To Remove Wallpaper Glue From Walls

If there is glued-on wallpaper on your walls you want to get rid of, don’t just strip it off your wall. This will leave behind significant amounts of adhesive residue that will have you scraping it for hours to get it all off. 

You will need the following items:

• Bucket 
• Hot water 
• Liquid dish soap 
• Tablespoon of baking soda 
• One cup of distilled white vinegar 
• Sponge
• Gloves 
• Clean rag

Follow these steps: 

1. Add hot water, liquid dish soap, one cup of vinegar, and one tablespoon of baking soda into your bucket 
2. Mix it well together to get a consistent solution 
3. Work in small areas – it is important to work the surface while the glue is wet with the solution
4. Use gloves 
5. Dab your sponge in the solution
6. Rub the solution over a small section of the wall 
7. Let the solution sit for about 5 minutes
8. Use a clean rag to wipe off the glue residue 
9. With a soft clean cloth and warm water, clean the surface
10. You can use a clean rag to dry the wall partially
11. Air the room well so it can fully dry better and quicker

This process requires patience. 

You may need to soak each section multiple times before the adhesive starts. 

You can also try a putty knife or a wallpaper scraper instead of a rag. This may help with removing the wallpaper adhesive more easily.

Check out my full guide on removing wallpaper glue from walls for a detailed description.

How To Remove Tape Adhesive And Sticker Residue From Walls

You can easily and effectively remove sticker and tape adhesive residue from the walls with the right method and tools. 

You can use three different methods:

• Hot water and liquid soap
• Vinegar and warm water 
• Clothes steamer 

Keep on reading to discover the step-by-step instructions for each of these methods.

Hot Water And Liquid Soap

For this method, you will need the following items:

• Hot water
• Liquid dishwashing soap 
• Soft sponge or cotton ball 
• Soft clean cloth 
• Warm water 

Follow these steps to remove tape adhesive or sticker residue from the wall using hot water and liquid soap:

1. Add hot water into a bowl
2. Add a few drops of liquid dishwashing soap into it and mix it well 
3. Dab a soft sponge or cotton ball into this mix
4. Without applying much pressure, gently rub the adhesive residue off the wall. 
5. If the adhesive residue isn’t coming off well or fully, add a little baking soda into the solution and repeat the above steps. 
6. Once all residue is removed, use a soft clean cloth to clean the wall 
7. Dampen it in warm water and carefully pat off the surface 

This method also works to remove hot glue from fabric.

Warm Water And Vinegar

You will need these items:

• Large bowl or a bucket
• White distillate vinegar 
• Hot water 
• Soft sponge or cotton ball 
• Soft clean cloth 

Follow these steps to remove tape adhesive or sticker residue from the wall using warm water and vinegar:

1. Add warm water into a large bowl or a bucket 
2. Add white distillate vinegar and mix it well (1 part vinegar to 5-6 parts of water)
3. Use a soft sponge or a cotton ball to cover the adhesive residue on the wall fully
4. Before rubbing it, allow it to sit for a few minutes
5. Use a softer clean cloth or rag to rub the adhesive off the wall gently
6. Use warm water and a soft cloth to clean the surface after removing all residue. Do not soak it with water. Only dampen the cloth. 

Clothes Steamer

For this method, you will need:

• A clothes steamer 
• Clean, soft cloth 

Follow these steps to remove tape adhesive or sticker residue from the wall using a clothes steamer:

1. Turn the steamer on
2. Place the steamer close enough to the steam that comes in that contact with the adhesive residue on the wall.
3. The wetness and the heat of the steamer should soften the adhesive
4. Use the steamer until the adhesive has fully softened
5. Use a clean cloth to wipe off the softened adhesive residue 
6. P.S. If you don’t have a clothes steamer, try this method with an iron with a steamer function. Do not place the iron on the wall. Keep it close enough so the steam can contact the adhesive residue. 

Whatever method you try and work with, once the adhesive has been removed from the wall, prepare a warm water bucket (or large bowl). Use a clean cloth to wipe off the solution. 

Repeat any of the above steps as many times as necessary. 

For best results, keep the water hot. You may need to refill your bucket or large bowl multiple times about how water works best in removing adhesive residues from walls. Work on small portions. 

How To Remove Scotch Tape From Walls 

Whether your child has used scotch tape to display his favorite pictures on the wall or scotch tape has been used to hang other projects, some methods can help remove it. 

Because the scotch tape is a plastic adhesive, it is trickier to remove than other adhesive types. 

You will need:

• Single-edge razor in a razor blade holder 
• Solvent 
• Cotton ball 

Some tapes will easily come off without the use of solvents. This would be ideal as the plastic is resistant to solvents, and using too much solvent combined with much rubbing can damage the paint. 

Follow these steps to remove scotch tape from the walls using a single-edge razor:

1. Slowly and carefully lift one edge of the tape using a single-edge razor 
2. Peel the tape just a little bit to see if it will peel the paint off as well
3. You may use the razor to lift off the scotch tape slowly 

If you are unable to remove the scotch tape with the razor, follow these steps:

1. Apply solvent to the tape with a cotton ball
2. Use a single-edge razor to lift one edge of the tape carefully
3. Slowly and carefully slide the razor underneath the tape without scratching the paint
4. If necessary, as you go along, apply more solvent
5. Keep sliding the razor underneath the tape until it comes off the wall

How To Remove Construction Glue From Walls

Construction-grade adhesives are very strong. They are designed to last and to create a strong bond.

So removing construction adhesive glue and residue from the walls may not be as easy as a walk in the park, but it’s also not impossible. 

To remove construction-grade adhesive from your wall, you can use two methods that work well:

• Using heat
• Using solution

The Heat Method

To remove construction-grade glue or construction-grade glue residue from a wall, you will need:

• An iron
• A clean brown paper bag 

Follow these steps:

1. Place a paper bag over the glue – one that is clean and doesn’t have any patterns, markings, or designs on it
2. Please turn on the iron and have it on a low setting 
3. Place a warm iron over the bag and slowly rub it using only light pressure at first (light pressure will help melt the glue, pressing too hard will push the glue further in)
4. Continuously move the iron over the paper bag, don’t let it sit
5. As the adhesive is melting, it should transfer over to the paper – when this happens, continuously rotate the paper bag to a clean area to absorb the adhesive. 

The Solution Method

You can also use a solution to remove construction-grade glue from the wall. 

You will need the following items:

• Adhesive remover
• Small, clean paintbrush or sponge 
• One-edge razor blade (the razor needs to have a straight edge)
• Soft cloth 
• Soapy warm water 

Follow these steps: 

1. Before you apply the adhesive remover to the whole surface, test a very small area first to check whether it will cause discoloration or any other damage to the wall
2. If it doesn’t seem safe to use on the wall, choose a different adhesive remover and test that as well 
3. If the adhesive passes the test phase, use a sponge or a small brush to apply it over the adhesive 
4. The packaging of the adhesive remover should give you the instruction on how long you should leave it on to sit (this may be different for different adhesive removers)
5. Use the razor blade to slowly and carefully scrape off the glue without damaging the walls 
6. If the glue or glue residue is thick and very stubborn, you will need to repeat the above steps
7. Once all adhesive residue is removed, lightly dampen a soft cloth in warm soapy water (do not soak)
8. Gently pat the affected area on the wall to remove the solution 
9. Increase airflow and let the wall air dry 

Conclusion

Depending on the adhesive residue you need to remove from your walls, some methods can get this done. These include:

• Warm water and liquid soap 
• A clothes steamer 
• Vinegar and warm water 
• Hot water, liquid soap, baking soda, and vinegar solution 

When removing adhesive residue, wallpaper, or tapes from walls, you must be careful with all electrical outlets.

As you apply a solution to an area of the wall that is very close-by to a wall, you need to practice safety. Cover the outlets and turn off the power at the breaker. Keep it off until your wall is fully dry. 

Regardless of which solution you use, depending on what type of residue you need to remove from the wall, only work in small sections.

The solution will dry out otherwise and won’t effectively remove the adhesive from the wall. 

To avoid damaging the wall or the paint on the wall, do not oversaturate the wall with any solution. Use very small quantities, and repeat multiple times if necessary.