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"Kevin D. Parsons" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 27 Oct 1996 19:34:46 EST
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> Here is another "jar cleaning question"
>
> Does anyone know how to remove the glue (from the backs of labels) which
> sticks to the jars when one recycles commercial honey, spaghetti, or other
> product jars?  Some luckily are water soluable...but others leave an opaque
> film on the glass which will not wash off.  Currently I have one jar
> submerged in Varsol (mineral spirits) as a test...
>
> Any thoughts?
 
When I was getting bottles for home-brewed beer I found that if you let them
soak overnight in a bucket of water with some ammonia in it, the labels
fell right off. Any remaining glue came off with a little brushing. You might
want
to let them soak outside though and avoid the aroma!
 
Kevin D. Parsons

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