Re-using jam jars - removing sticky labels

[bubblewrap]

While surplus glue is still tacky try using a pan scourer.

[lottie dolly]

first tear of what you can of the label,soak in hot water just until glue is soft,the glue can then be removed very easy with a few rubs with a knife,finish of with a brillo,or the rough side of a wash sponge

[MrToggs]

I use lighter fuel the same as you use in the zippo lighters always have some handy as im a smoker and im constantly refilling my lighter.

[NOG]

that boiling vinegar does the job really well, without noxious chemicals and vile fumes

Sorry to be padantic but vinegar is a noxious chemical......Its a acid.

I have an eacy way to clean jars....it called Mrs NOG....ROTFL

[ginger ninger]

i was wondering how to get that off, i tried the dishwasher, but i just had clean glue ... thanks xx

My dishwasher broke down the other day... so i kicked it several times... he grumbled a bit, but got on with the washing up!

I just leave them over night in water & washing up liquid, works everytime.

[OllieMartin]

So can you remove nail varnish by boiling your finger-tips in vinegar?

I'm not asking for me, I'm asking for a...er...friend of mine!

[Madame Mucksprout]

whist on the subject - labels all removed and jars clean......

How does anyone go about removing the stains from the insides of the lids??
I am always left with a stained lid - and although I know its clean, its really not nice to open a jar of eg lemon curd and see a curry / bolognaise stained lid.

Any tips out there?

[jackie j]

whist on the subject - labels all removed and jars clean......

How does anyone go about removing the stains from the insides of the lids??
I am always left with a stained lid - and although I know its clean, its really not nice to open a jar of eg lemon curd and see a curry / bolognaise stained lid.

Any tips out there?

no tips for getting rid of stains I suppose you could try a bicarb paste.

I try to keep jam jars - for jam, sauce jars - for sauce or pickles, I am investing in new jars this year.

[johninblackpool]

I use WD40 it works atreat 1st time every time

[pdblake]

I put them in with the washing up and use a pan scrubber.

[Alison]

It does depend on the type of glue used. Not a jam jar but similar thing, but I had a cheapo tool with a very sticky label on it, no matter how much scrubbing, nail varnish remover etc, nothing would touch it. I then rubbed it with some oil and the sticky stuff came straight off - my hands felt nice afterwards too...........

[Brengirl]

I use WD40 it works atreat 1st time every time

So pleased to find another devotee. Whatever the problem, first of all try WD40. How did I ever manage without it?

[Anav]

Removing the Label off reusable jars

Before reusing the jars I use this method to remove the label from the jars (Plastic or glass). I first clean the inside of the jar and then let the water faucet on with hot water until it's burning hot. I then fill the jar with the water, put the lid on, and let it sit for 2 minutes. Then, without removing the water, I start peeling the label under the hot running water (hot enough where it won't bun your hands). It just slides right off!!

[Brengirl]

Before reusing the jars I use this method to remove the label from the jars (Plastic or glass). I first clean the inside of the jar and then let the water faucet on with hot water until it's burning hot. I then fill the jar with the water, put the lid on, and let it sit for 2 minutes. Then, without removing the water, I start peeling the label under the hot running water (hot enough where it won't bun your hands). It just slides right off!!

Wow that is very very smart. Lateral thinking I believe they call it.

[newbieveggie]

I am a huge fan of sticky stuff remover. I have found nothing that comes close to it. One bottle lasts for absolutely ages and never seems to go off and it has a lovely smell too. Def worth the investment.