Question About Cleaning Jars......

**dolphin** · 09-22-2002, 11:07 PM

How do you get all of that glue off the mayo, pickle, and other jars?

I can't get some of it off no matter how hard I scrub and also using scalding hot water.

Also what do you use to make sure all of the pickle smell is gone?

I want to make a bunch of these gift jars. BTW, I love all of your ideas!

**captclearance** · 09-23-2002, 12:03 AM

I soak them in hot, soapy water...... The label usually peels right off of glass and I don't have problems with the glue... When the glue won't come off, I use steel wool.. The pickle smell does not permeate the glass and will be gone when washed in hot, soapy water..... Hope this helps..... BTW, I use jars from mayo, pickles, ect for crafts and gifts in a jar.....

**dolphin** · 09-23-2002, 12:18 AM

Thanks. I will start using the steel scrubie! I was afraid I would scratch the jar.

**captclearance** · 09-23-2002, 09:31 AM

If you have some of that really hard to remove glue, soak it in white vinager.....

**mommy2three** · 09-23-2002, 10:06 AM

if i can't get the glue off, i rub baby oil on it and let it soak. i read this tip somewhere and it really works!! but let it soak for a little while. i had a pickle jar i had painted a couple weeks ago, and after many many washings, it still smelled a litttle like pickle juice!

hope this helps. good luck!