To prepare jams and preserves, just reuse the glass jars we buy at the grocery store: but what to do if the label doesn’t want to come off? Here are 5 simple and effective methods to remove labels from glass jars.
Removing labels and stickers from product packages or jars, so as to reuse them, can become a real problem, whether it is paper adhesive labels or the packaging wrapping. In fact, if you prefer vegetables in glass, you can save the jars to reuse them by filling them with new preserves or sweet jams: but what to do if the label just doesn’t go away? Here are 5 simple and effective methods to remove labels from glass jars and bring them back to life.
Removing labels from glass jars may seem impossible, but with these 5 methods you will be able to reuse your jars quickly and effectively: once you have removed the label, remember to sterilize them, before unleashing your imagination and trying new savory preserves or sweets. Once the recipe has been prepared, don’t forget to use a new label in which to write what the jar contains and the packaging date. Finally, place the jars in a place suitable for their conservation.
Fill a shallow container with white vinegar, then arrange the bottles and jars so that the entire label is covered in the vinegar: let them soak for 15 minutes or more. For stronger labels try heating the vinegar in the microwave or on the stove. Then, remove the container and gently peel off the label: if it has been soaked long enough, it should lift off easily. If not, let the containers soak a little longer. This method is ideal for most glass containers, but also for metal cans.
The simplest and most economical method for removing labels from glass bottles and jars. As we all know, water is a natural solvent and also a great way to remove stickers and labels from containers. To do this, simply immerse the containers in a basin or sink full of hot water (the hotter the better), for about an hour or overnight, being careful not to burn yourself with too hot water. For especially tough labels, add a little dish soap or laundry detergent. Once this is done, the labels will be adequately soaked in water and will come off quickly: any adhesive residue can then be removed with a wet sponge.
You can simply use rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover, and other alcohol-based products to remove labels from glass jars. Soak a rag, paper towel, or cotton ball in rubbing alcohol, nail polish remover, lighter fluid, or even cheap vodka: then place it on the front labels or stickers for about 15 minutes to let it be absorbed, then remove the cloth and gently remove the label from the container. Using a sponge soaked in alcohol, remove any residual glue on the container. For more stubborn labels, try nail polish remover (acetone), being careful not to stain your clothes.
