RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
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By DebbiMom53 (Guest Post)
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I have used Wall Paper remover solution mixed and put into an all purpose household spray bottle. Spray the solution all over the label area and allow to soak for about 10 minutes. Label will peel right off effortlessly!
Posted on 02/08/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Use a hair dryer. This removes labels from everything. Direct hairdryer heat to label and slowly pull from a corner. Fingers get a little warm so you have to pull the hairdryer away from label for a few seconds and then resume. Works like a charm every time.
Posted on 02/01/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
My friend just gave me the secret to label removal! Fill the glass bottle with the hottest tap water possible. While the glass warms up, boil some water in a kettle. After its boiled, empty the hot tap water from the bottle and fill it with the even hotter, freshly boiled water. (Heating up the glass gradually like this prevents breakage). Then, just carefully peel off the label. It works like a charm - I tried soaking the label, saliva, oil, rubbing alcohol and nail polish remover before this, and they all left a film of sticky, stubborn glue behind and destroyed the label. Using this method, the label just peeled off whole and easily, without leaving any glue behind. Enjoy!
Posted on 01/22/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Nail Polisher Remover!
Posted on 01/10/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Use TSP power found at your hardware store. Mix with cool water and soak your bottle for 10 mins an the label will slip off. Sooo easy!
Posted on 12/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
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By it worked (Guest Post)
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The saliva thing worked instantly to remove labels from glass bottles
Posted on 09/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
I did a search and came up with this thread because I was having trouble removing the residue left from trying to remove a label from a bottle. I tried the saliva trick and it worked like magic!
Posted on 07/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Didn't read all the entries, so maybe it's been mentioned, but I just had to remove label glue from 25 bottles for a project and mineral turpentine was the quickest, easiest thing I tried. Came straight off.
Posted on 04/06/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
It sounds like the original point here was to preserve the label, not the bottle. There is a product specifically for removing and preserving wine labels. I have not tried it myself but intend to. Here is a link to one source- there may be many others:
http://thewineestablishment.com/a.py/
shop_results?keyPhrase=Accessories&Search=search
This link did not work directly from my preview, so you willhave to paste it together in you browser, or just start from the home page- sorry. It's a long page, so just keep scrolling. or do a find on 'Label Lifter'
Posted on 03/15/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Saliva. I know it sounds nasty, but if you lick your finger and put it over the glue on a bottle, the enzymes and acids in your saliva will break down the glue. I knew biology class in highschool would come in handy one day.
Posted on 12/25/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
For liquor rebates, using clear tape, cover the UPC code area. Then hold the UPC code area close to a steaming teakettle for a couple minutes, then peel from the top using a sharp paring knife. The whole code will peel right off.
Posted on 11/15/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
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This link might be helpful:
http://www.americanbreweriana.org/labels/soaking.htm
Posted on 10/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
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By Hannah H. (Guest Post)
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Goo Gone!!! You'll find it's just what you're looking for!
Posted on 07/14/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Hot water will remove the label. To remove the glue, freeze the bottle, this will harden the glue, then while the bottle is cold remove glue with an abrasive, i use steel wool. this works well on tough glue and is quick and easy. I've tried most of the things above and they don't work well.
Posted on 07/08/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Thank you very much. The wd40 worked like a charm!
Posted on 06/27/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove stuck-on labels from clothes?
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By shirley smith (Guest Post)
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I bought a blouse and it has a "size" label stuck on the front and I have tried putting in the freezer, but I just can't get it off without leaving the glue on the shirt. HELP!!!!
Posted on 05/27/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Thanks for all your help. As a new home brewer I tried most things. Someone here offered the suggestion of Cloudy Ammonia, soaked old beer stubbies in 50/50 solution and bingo , clean as a new borns bottom.
Thanks again
Posted on 05/01/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Thank you, thank you for all these tips. I just bought a plastic storage case for beads that had a huge label on it. When I started peeling I knew I was in trouble. The old glue wasn't even sticky anymore, just hard. I knew alcohol, nail polish, & warm water would not work, cause I've tried those before. So I tried your other tips. WD40 softened the glue and made it sticky. With a paper towel it swirled around and much of it came off. Then I tried the packing tape. Got more of it off. Then I tried warm water and soap. Removed a bit more and the WD40. Peanut oil did the rest. Took me 10 minutes, where the alcohol routine would have taken 1/2 hr and much scraping and swearing. Thanks again.
Posted on 11/10/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
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By Joan in CT. (Guest Post)
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Commercial peanut butter has much oil in it and always removes labels for me. And its usually around the house.
Posted on 03/09/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
I'm not sure if anyone suggested this above but WD-40 will take all glues off of most surfaces. Make sure you use paper towel for this and wipe the bottle with windex after to get the greasy residue off.
Posted on 02/01/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Alan (Guest post) (Guest Post)
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Rubbing alcohol works on most residues. If that fails try white spirit brush cleaner, but make sure you wash the jars thoroughly afterwards if for storing preserves.
Posted on 01/15/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
After I submerged my bottle in very hot water, the paper label came off, but the stubborn glue was left behind. I tried nail polish remover and a brillo pad, but nothing was taking it off. After the bottle (and glue) dried, I took a piece of clear packing tape, (not scotch tape) placed it on top of the glue, and very slowly lifted the tape off. To my surprise, the glue came off. When most of the glue was lifted, all I had to do, was use a little more tape, to clean up some of the little spots of glue. Duck tape may also do well . Hope this helps.
Posted on 02/17/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
coconut oil (Palmer's makes a spray), PAM, have both worked for me w/out messing up the surface.
Orange Oil works well and actual orange peels, too, use the outside of the peel, rub seriously and it should clean up whatever's stuck.
Posted on 12/22/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
The boiling water trick I mentioned in my previous post loosens the glue and this should allow you to peel the label off intact.
Posted on 12/22/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
I use Goo Gone. It takes off glue instantly. When I take a price tag off something from the store, there is that black, smeary, gooey gunk...this works like magic. It also works on crayon marks and is great for pre-washing on your clothes such as lipstick. It's from Magic American Corporation (1-800-255-3924) It runs around $2.00 a bottlle. It will last the rest of your lifetime.
Posted on 12/21/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
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By Kelli Partin (Guest Post)
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With todays cleaning solutions, I have found the Mr. Clean erasers work get and take no time to use. this works great on the bathtub, and picture frames. My house is never without one.
Posted on 12/20/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Thanks so much for the ideas. What I want to do is to save the labels, not the bottles, LOL! Will Goo Gone disintegrate them? It's sure is nice to know that I have things right here that will do the job, though....nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol, lighter fluid. If you wished to save the labels, what would be the best way to go about it? Sorry I didn't make myself more clear.
Posted on 12/20/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Fill with boiling water and let sit for a few minutes until the bottle or jar is cool enough to touch and peel off the label.
Posted on 12/20/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Goo Gone and De-Solv- it , both work.You can call 800-877-7771 Orange-Sol to see where it can be obtained close to you. Before our daughter gave my husband a huge container of Goo Gone, I used De-Solv- it all the time, I hope they still make it.100% organic,citrus based, biodegradable,no harsh chemicals or solvents.It came in a spray bottle.I bought it at the grocery store.Good on all sorts of surfaces. Works on tree sap,clothing,paints & lacqures, tar,adhesive residue,crayon marks,bumper stickers,many,many others. Good Luck, Great Granny Vi
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
"Goo Be Gone" found in any hardware or even large grocery store.
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
I do this thousands of times each year (home wine maker). The safest way is to soak in hot water for a few hours. Ideally use a 10gal + container that you can boil water in on a propane burner, fill bottles & kettle with hot water & bring to boil, let boil 30+ minutes (this all but destroys the paper + near disolves the glue). Take out bottles by hand wearing heavy leather gloves. Use a green plastic abrasive cloth (Scotch Brite) to wipe off glue residue. Have friend with a towel dry each bottle immediately. Never put room temp bottles into boiling water!!! They can explode. Sometimes the label is the key part of a bottle for rareaty & value (I also collect rare / unique bottles) so you might not want to take the labels off of old ones.
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Use a blow dryer to get the labels off & the glue should come off with the label. If not try goo gone.
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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Oh, honey my grandmother gave me the secret to removing labels years ago, it's plain old rubbing alcohol, just put some on a cotton ball or rag and start rubbing. Now some labels are harder than others but if rubbing alcohol wont do it , I don't think anything will . Good luck.
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Judy Edgington (Guest Post)
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I soak them in hot water until I can peel off the label. Then, put them back in hot water and let them soak for awhile. Use the back edge of a regular knife and scrape off the glue. Rinse and you're done.
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
There is a product called Goo Gone which removes sticky labels. I've seen it in both craft stores and supermarkets.
LI Roe
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
WD-40 is the easiest way to remove any sticky stickers or residue!!! Any oil--spray cooking oil, baby oil, etc. will work but WD-40 works the best. This comes in small cans in the hardware section of a store. I keep one handy under the kitchen sink.
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
Cooking oil works on some but as a last resort try "Goof Off". It`s great for all kinds of labels plus other uses.Most Walmart stores sell it.
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Clara Rees (Guest Post)
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I remove lables from bottles and jars quite frequently. What I do is fill the container you want to remove a lable from, with very hot water put the cap on it and let it soak in very hot water for an hour or so. This works for me every time.
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
try using lighter fuel. Use on a dry cloth, or some kitchen paper.
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: How do you remove labels from bottles?
soaking in water might remove the paper (you can scrape with a butter knife) and leave the glue behind. Not all glues are water soluble. Nail polish remover works on most glues that aren't touched by water.
Sometimes, we will use baking soda to scrub off the last of the glue.
These tips are for glass only.
Posted on 12/19/2004 | Report Spam or Abuse
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