How do you remove labels from bottles?

RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By it worked (Guest Post) (09/23/2008) The saliva thing worked instantly to remove labels from glass bottles Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Samantha (Guest Post) (07/18/2008) 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! Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Malinda (Guest Post) (04/06/2008) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By guest (Guest Post) (03/15/2008) 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' Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By ToXiK (Guest Post) (12/25/2007) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Beverly (Guest Post) (11/15/2007) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Alli (Guest Post) (10/28/2007) This link might be helpful: http://www.americanbreweriana.org/labels/soaking.htm Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Hannah H. (Guest Post) (07/14/2007) Goo Gone!!! You'll find it's just what you're looking for! Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Mr Magoo (Guest Post) (07/08/2007) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By (Guest Post) (06/27/2007) Thank you very much. The wd40 worked like a charm! Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove stuck-on labels from clothes? Post By shirley smith (Guest Post) (05/27/2007) 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!!!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Soma (Guest Post) (05/01/2007) 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 Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Susette (Guest Post) (11/10/2006) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Joan in CT. (Guest Post) (03/09/2006) Commercial peanut butter has much oil in it and always removes labels for me. And its usually around the house. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Kerrie (Guest Post) (02/01/2006) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Alan (Guest post) (Guest Post) (01/15/2006) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post by msmarple1960 (2) | (02/17/2005) Profile | Contact 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post by tangledupinblue (1) | (12/22/2004) Contact 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post by jlxian (58) | (12/22/2004) Contact The boiling water trick I mentioned in my previous post loosens the glue and this should allow you to peel the label off intact. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Maryanne (Guest Post) (12/21/2004) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Kelli Partin (Guest Post) (12/20/2004) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post by missyclare (3) | (12/20/2004) Contact 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post by jlxian (58) | (12/20/2004) Contact 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post by Great Granny Vi (351) | (12/19/2004) Profile | Contact 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 Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post by Cavelady (32) | (12/19/2004) Contact "Goo Be Gone" found in any hardware or even large grocery store. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Eric (Guest Post) (12/19/2004) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By bettybop (Guest Post) (12/19/2004) Use a blow dryer to get the labels off & the glue should come off with the label. If not try goo gone. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post by Petey1 (2) | (12/19/2004) Contact 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Judy Edgington (Guest Post) (12/19/2004) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post by LI Roe (58) | (12/19/2004) Profile | Contact There is a product called Goo Gone which removes sticky labels. I've seen it in both craft stores and supermarkets. LI Roe Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Carol (Guest Post) (12/19/2004) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Marian. (Guest Post) (12/19/2004) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By Clara Rees (Guest Post) (12/19/2004) 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. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post By veronica (Guest Post) (12/19/2004) try using lighter fuel. Use on a dry cloth, or some kitchen paper. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How do you remove labels from bottles? Post by beanygurl (129) | (12/19/2004) Contact 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. Report Spam or Abuse