How to remove labels from glass jars
Let me show you how to remove labels from glass jars quickly and easily and definitely without ruining your nails or having to soak jars for an hour.
Materials
- Glass jars with labels
- Boiling water
- Eucalyptus oil
- Cotton wool balls
Instructions
- Fill the jar with boiling water and leave to rest for about 2 minutes.
- Gently peel off any parts of the label that come away easily (some glues are extra strong so you may need to wait another minute or two).
- Pour a few drops of eucalyptus oil onto the cotton wool ball.
- Rub the cotton wool over any sticky parts of the jar to remove the glue.
- Repeat until clean.
- Wash and dry
Video
Notes
Make sure that the outside of the jar is dry for this to work properly.
