How To Get Stickers Off Glass | The Family Handyman If you have a steam cleaner or clothing steamer, blast the sticker or tacky area with steam for a few minutes, taking care to hold the glass object away from where you are applying the heat to avoid burns.Once the glass is hot and the sticker damp, scrape away the paper and glue with a plastic scraper. Get Greasy. Common cooking oils, peanut butter (the all-natural kind that is just oil ...