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Removing Jar Labels

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Phil in MS

05-29-2001 06:07:15




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I have saved some plastic jars to store nuts, bolts, washers, nails, small parts etc. I plan on soaking these jars to remove the labels so the contents will be more visible. What should or could I put in the water that will allow the label to release easier or quicker?

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John in MA

05-31-2001 21:02:57




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 Re: Removing Jar Labels in reply to Phil in MS, 05-29-2001 06:07:15  
Use hot, soapy water for water-based label glue. Use kerosene to take off glue that water won't. Kero is safe, cheap, nontoxic, doesn't stink too bad,



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Bud

05-30-2001 19:02:52




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 Re: Removing Jar Labels in reply to Phil in MS, 05-29-2001 06:07:15  
This is kinda off topic but it's a neat idea that I saw on the net somewhere. I save one-quart motor oil containers and clean them good with thinner. Then I cut off the necks at a diagonal big enough to get my fingers inside. I turn them on edge (on their sides) and stack them together side by side on a metal shelf and store screws and other hardware. I can just browse the open ends and pull out the container that I am looking for. Each container will hold mucho nuts and bolts etc. I have them color coded also. Looks nice and is handy too. Hope the idea helps.

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Tools

05-29-2001 20:45:36




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 Re: Removing Jar Labels in reply to Phil in MS, 05-29-2001 06:07:15  
I've done hundreds of beer bottles by soaking them in ammonia and water for a day or so. Most of them are just laying in the bottom of the bucket and don't even require scrubbing.

Tools

PS I did this so I could reuse the bottles for homebrew, just in case you were wondering!



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D W

05-31-2001 08:40:58




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 Re: Re: Removing Jar Labels in reply to Tools, 05-29-2001 20:45:36  
I find pipeline detergent, to be the most usefull product, for cleaning up brew equipment and carboys. It will also remove labels. It is available at most Farm&Fleet or TSC stores in the Ag or dairy section. HBA member.



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Paul

05-30-2001 13:00:48




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 Re: Re: Removing Jar Labels in reply to Tools, 05-29-2001 20:45:36  
Looks like you'd post your favorite recipe for us.



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scott

05-29-2001 20:11:33




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 Re: Removing Jar Labels in reply to Phil in MS, 05-29-2001 06:07:15  
Try soaking the label with wd40, wait a few min. it will slide off. No damage to plastic.



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krum

05-29-2001 07:20:54




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 Re: Removing Jar Labels in reply to Phil in MS, 05-29-2001 06:07:15  
Try using a blow dryer or a heat gun to warm the label. after you remove the label apply some goo-gone to remove any residue. I remove hundreds of labels this way on my job.



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M.R.

05-29-2001 06:29:35




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 Re: Removing Jar Labels in reply to Phil in MS, 05-29-2001 06:07:15  
Might try filling a couple with hot water and letting them set a few minutes before peeling the label off. Be careful not to get the labels wet and most of the glue will come off with the label.



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Brian G. NY

05-29-2001 06:47:57




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 Re: Re: Removing Jar Labels in reply to M.R., 05-29-2001 06:29:35  
I do the same as M.R. does. It works in most cases, however, if some of the adhesive stays on, I remove it with my wife's "Goo-Gone". It is a pretty good solvent for this kind of work as it is not "strong" enuf to soften the plastic. I find that the "permanent" markers work good for labeling these plastic containers.



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