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Some labels have a plastic coating on them and are hard to remove. By cutting sections of the label with a razor blade, breaks the plastic seal and allows the water to penetrate the paper under the plastic. This makes it easier to remove.
By mkymlp from NE PA
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03/29/2010
The cheapest and simplest way I found was to use acetone, aka nail varnish remover. Soak your jar or put it in the dishwasher to remove the label and then wipe it off with cotton wool dabbed in acetone.
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10/02/2009
It's easier to use a blow dryer on the label where it's glued to the glass. The heat will melt the glue.
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10/02/2009
I find soaking the jars in cold water overnight works best. They usually just slip off without leaving a sticky residue. Less elbow grease!
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10/01/2009
Try soaking the jar labels in mineral spirits. That works to soften most paper adhesives.
If you get seriously mad use acetone -- but be very careful with it.
I paint glass jars and find at times the labels are nearly impossible to remove without using chemicals. I found a much easier way and it's far less frustrating. Peel as much of the paper label off as possible, then fill the jar with water and place in the microwave until the water boils. Between the steam released from the water inside microwave and the heated water against the glass the label adhesive then scrapes right off. However, be very careful of the hot liquid inside!
By Tracey V. from Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Shared on: 10/04/2011
We're trying to remove some labels from bottles in order to start a collection, but it seems the glue and the labels are not made like they used to be.
I need a cheap, inexpensive way to remove labels and the glue from baby food jars. Tips for removing labels from cans and jars.
Don't use expensive products to remove the labels from jars that you are going to reuse for food purposes.
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