I am always buying jars of salsa. I like to can and cook so I am also always buying empty canning jars. I want to save $ and reuse my salsa jars. I get the label off the jar but can't get the glue off the jar. I have soaked them overnight in hot water,srcubed the heck out of them w/ a scouring pad, & ran them through the dishwasher several times. The glue will not come off, sounds silly but, this is driving me nuts. Any ideas for that sticky glue? If you know please share. =) thanks
2007-11-02 10:01:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Either the Goo Gone (in the metal can, not the water-based stuff in the plastic bottle) or the acetone-based nail polish remover will work. Put it on an old cloth or rag and use that to wipe it off. Otherwise, you'll melt the glue. But, it will just smear all over and still be there when the solvent dries.
Also, do this in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves. These solvents are very volatile (evaporate really fast) and generate a lot of fumes that are bad for you and can be flammable.
2007-11-02 10:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-27 02:14:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this well take it off first soak the jar in soapy hot water most of it well come off you might have a little left on it if you do just get some RUBBING ALCOHOL** rub it on with your finger well make a past then get a butter knife scrap the rest off and there you are a nice clean jar [using rubbing alcohol gets off that nasty sticky glue that is left be hind when you take off a label
2007-11-02 12:35:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way I take them off is to boil the kettle and pour the boiling hot water into the jar , leave standing for 1 min, and it peels straight off , there is no glue left be-hide
2007-11-02 10:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a Mr Clean Magic Eraser. They work great for getting labels and glue off of things and you can use them for so much more around your house. I always make sure to have some on hand.
Hope that helps!
2007-11-02 10:35:55 · answer #5 · answered by bluidangel76 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get some Goo Gone at the drug or hardware store. It's amazing--you put a bit on (liquid) and wait for a minute, and everything comes off! It's good for labels, removing gum, cleaning stickies off things--lots of things. A small bottle will last you years.
2007-11-02 10:06:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anna P 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the goo gone does not work like a couple of the answers suggested try WD40. I use it all the time when cleaning offices to get left on tape on countertops.
http://www.wd40.com/
2007-11-02 12:10:12 · answer #7 · answered by ruthie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fill jar with hot water, submerge in soapy hot water and soak it for a while
2007-11-02 12:02:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try rubbing alcohol if soaking them in hot water & soap has not worked. And if rubbing alcohol is unsuccessful use a soak in simple green.
2007-11-02 10:41:46 · answer #9 · answered by Pen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting the label off is one question. Reusing them is another. DON'T. Those are one use jars. you CANNOT reuse them for canning. They ARE NOTSAFE!
2007-11-02 10:10:23 · answer #10 · answered by saaanen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋