When you are finished with your glue gun, let it cool to the touch, then take a dryer sheet (I use bounce but any brand will work), and wipe the end down and also the gun. You will be amazed how it cleans everything off. ~Submitted by Jan B.

I read that you should keep the sticks in the freezer until ready to use them.  ~Submitted by Peggy W.

To eliminate hot glue gun "spider webs" from your projects, take a hair dryer on low setting and voila! No more spider webs. ~Submitted by Carrie B.