sticky residue from labels

[susan]

I like to save glass jars for storage of foods, herbs, dry stuff. I pulled the labels off of 2 salsa jars from Aldi. They used to come off clean, but I guess they changed the adhesive. Now I've got sticky jars I can't get clean. Does anyone know how to get it off?

Susan

[steve]

As a painter I often have to remove these sorts of things from stickers & stuff before painting. First thing I would try is to just soak them in soapy water & see if you can scrape it off with something with an edge & 3M type pad to get the rest off. If that doesn't work I would try regular paint thinner since I normally have that. All else fails regular "Goof Off" which is for removing graffiti, dried paint & things like that. There is something that will break down that adhesive so try what you have lying around the house. Try nail polish remover or acetone. Its just a label. If worse comes to worse send me a jar & I will find ya something

[BigM]

Rubbing alcohol works if you have any on hand and can use it. Just a thought, I've found that the laundry detergent I've been making is also an excellent cleaner, think... soft scrub. That may work also.

[joanfromzone6]

some find that an oil-based coating works - anything from peanut butter to wd40 to hand lotion - smear on a layer, cover with saran wrap to keep it from drying out and let sit for a day - the adhesive will then usually wipe off -

[Valerie]

I use Goo Gone (citrus oil based) if I really really have to have the label off. Mostly I just leave them on, though, and they eventually wear off.

[Cyngbaeld]

Egg yolk is about the safest for chemical sensitive people to use. Dab it on and let it dry completely then rub off with a dry paper towel. Then wash.

[Granny Smith]

I use some kind of oil, too - usually pan spray. I coat it good and leave it sitting in the sink for at least an hour, if not overnight.