Go to super market and get some "De-Solv-It or try any other citrus based cleaner. They will take care of the sticky ceiling and probably much of the odor also. Roy Lashway '78 Argosy,'56 Bubble WBCCI 1610 VAC rlashway@zianet.com web site: www.zianet.com/rlashway (polishing report included)