Hi Gwhiz, thanks for your review. I'm sorry to hear the stain is still tacky after a few days of dry time. I can understand your frustration, and I want to help. If you can, I recommend letting the stain dry for a couple more days. However, if you can't wait or additional dry time does not help, you can gently clean the surface using a cloth with dish soap and warm water to remove the tacky residue. Please know customer experience is important to us, and if you need any further assistance, you can reach out to our Customer Care team through our website. They are always happy to help! -Christina