I like to recycle pretty wine, olive oil, etc. bottles for flower vases, but the labels are hard to remove. I usually soak them in warm water, scrape what I can with my fingernails, and use Goo Gone for the adhesive. Is there an easier way?
2006-09-09 18:53:24 · 19 answers · asked by Mars 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Xylene works pretty good
2006-09-09 18:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's probably the easiest way given the industrial strength adhesive the manufacturers seem to use these days. I also use lighter fluid - saturate the label and let sit for a few minutes before slowly lifting the label off. Will probably take a second application for the residual adhesive. Lighter fluid works well on other surfaces where you cannot use a product like Goo Gone - like plastic. It's especially great for removing stickers from paper products because it evaporates and doesn't leave a stain.
2006-09-09 19:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do the same thing.
I usually leave them in the sink, to soak overnight, in the leftover dishwater. That gets most of the labels to come right off. I use a Brillo pad, instead of my fingernails, if there's anything left the next morning.
You can use acetone (nail polish remover) to get any remaining glue off, but that stuff has nasty side effects, so I only use it as a last resort.
I used to have a window sill full of colored bottles, to catch the sunlight in the mornings, in my old house.
2006-09-09 19:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by biggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would soak the bottles in hot soapy water for about 3 hours
to let the labels swell and slightly loose. Then using a coarse
pad (for washing frying pan and pot), I would scrub gently and
remove completely the labels without much hassle.
2006-09-09 22:16:56 · answer #4 · answered by steplow33 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just ran to get my WD40 and nail polish remover to use on the residual glue on my olive oil bottles. Both worked well. I had to scrub the glue and it was necessary to use several paper towels for each surface. As the glue builds up on the paper towel it begins to leave a residue on the bottle. Just reach for another paper towel and continue rubbing. I don't think it is necessary to buy special products like Glue Gone or Goof Off. Use what you have. If you have lighter fluid, use that, if you have nail polish use that. I did like the spray of the WD40. It was convenient to use.
2006-09-10 01:54:55 · answer #5 · answered by Riorose 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
White Vinegar.
1. Apply the vinegar to a cloth or paper towel.
2. Scrub at the surface.
3. Dry the surface.
2006-09-09 23:19:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mayonnaise works real well. Just get the little packets at the hamburger places. Or WD 40. Just about any oil based product should do just wash well after.
2006-09-09 20:34:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Soak them in hot soapy water for an hour or two,that is what I do and it always works
2006-09-09 18:55:59 · answer #8 · answered by ChevyGuy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, just Goo Gone....works well also any petroleum like product such as baby oil also works.
2006-09-09 19:06:41 · answer #9 · answered by chris 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put them in the dishwasher. That takes labels off for me, or loosens them enough so the labels come off easily.
2006-09-09 20:34:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do exactly what you do. I hope somebody comes up with a quicker/easier way. I'm interested also. Good Luck.
2006-09-09 18:58:04 · answer #11 · answered by chalky 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋