Aunty loves to collect empty glass bottles and keep their lids. However, most labels that come with those bottles are too branded so Aunty likes to remove their identity by removing labels.
Goop Off or lighter fluid was the solution of choice. However, the toxic fumes and the danger of ignition bothered Aunty’s sense of environmental goodness. Searching on wonderful Google, Aunty found Cheryl at ThatsWhatCheSaid, and her super simple, cheapo and effective way to remove the sticky residue that some labels leave after the paper or plastic is peeled off.
Super simple:
Equal parts of baking soda and vegetable oil. Mix to a paste, apply to the bottle, wait a few minutes, then scrape and wipe off.
It works wonderfully well!
Aunty uses a short plastic fork in a disposable cup to mix, then uses the same fork to apply and also to scrape after sitting time. A paper towel then wipes up the gunk. Sometimes a 2nd application may be needed. Then, wash the bottle and Voila! A naked wonderful bottle.
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- Coat bottle with mixture
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- Scrape then wipe, or wait long time
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- Sparkly clean!
It doesn’t seem to work with the non sticky type of glue. But that’s okay. Aunty will use the toxic stuff for that – later.
Thank you Cheryl, for your great tip!
Aunty you have so much interesting and useful information. Love your site!
Mahalo! SO glad somebody is reading it!
WOW, it really works!!!! Would like to share this tip with those friends that give me jars with the labels still glued on. Aunty, thanks for the wandaful tip!
Hurray! Glad you tried it – Aunty was impressed at how well it worked and did a LOT of bottles.
HAPPY NEW YEAR, AUNTY!
Happy New Year, Gigi!
No kidding? That’s an awesome household hint. Thanks a bunch! I’m still jet lagged, but I wanted to stop by and wish you and yours a wonderful, merry Christmas!
Thanks for the tip. Seems simple and easy.
Whaaaat!!?? Great tip. And easy to remember. Tanks!
You welcome!
Happy Holidays, Aunty!
What an easy & inexpensive way to scrape off tough labels, used commercial sprays like De-Solv-It that don’t always work 100%, will try baking soda & oil, no more soaking & scraping over & over.
May you & your family enjoy Christmas & New Year’s with some traditional dishes like ozoni, someone gave us some homemade zenzai, which we enjoyed early since we join the ohana on the mainland next week.
Be happy, be merry,
Tutu
Happy Holidays, Tutu! Please give my aloha to your family, and mahalo for your kind thoughts!