Julia Altshuler wrote:
> The good news is that I finally found the source of these little
> bug-type wormies that would show up on the kitchen counter next to the
> stove from time to time. There were never more than 2 or 3, and they
> generally appeared to be dead. We thought they might be coming in from
> the back door or through the oven vent. The bad news is that I finally
> found the source of the bug-type wormies. Yuck.
>
>
> I've now removed all the packages of rice, pasta, beans, grains, etc.
> I've thrown away where appropriate and frozen where appropriate. I've
> removed the things in jars like honey and mollasses, wiped their little
> bottoms, and now have 3 empty shelves.
>
>
> I've wiped with damp paper towels the wormies and black yucky stuff
> which might be worm shit. I need advice on further cleaning. Previous
> owners put down contact paper. There was (is) yucky black sticky stuff
> on the wood at the edges where the contact paper didn't reach. I've
> been able to lift off some of the contact paper. It looks clean but is
> sticky below. The contact paper that remains is sticky even after being
> wiped down with water.
>
>
> I'd like to use the shelves again. Is there something I could clean
> with that would guarantee that I've killed all residual eggs? Is there
> anything that would remove the stickiness?
>
>
> --Lia
>
>
Someone in rec.crafts.textiles.needlework suggests GooGone Automotive
Gel for removing adhesives; apparently, unlike its liquid counterpart,
it's a spray that stays in place, it's relatively odourless, it soaks
into the adhesive, and wipes away with a paper towel.

To ensure you've killed any remaining eggs, a mild bleach solution might
work.