Adhesive labels removed easily? Discover a method to do this in one step

From jam jars, pickle jars or oil bottles, glass bottles of drinks or sauces ... there are so many containers that we can reuse or recycle, but they always have a small problem we have to solve: removing the adhesive labels that identify them. Whether they are made of paper or plasticized film, 99% of the times, a layer of adhesive remains on the jar when we take off the labels.

It is true that we can arm ourselves with patience and apply elbow grease (using a sponge with soap and water) to get rid of the adhesive residue, but this is an unnecessarily long and tiring process. It is best to use an alternative method, like the ones mentioned below:

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When the label comes off easily, then soak the container in very hot water, with a little soap (it can be dishwashing detergent or Marseille soap) to dissolve the remaining glue as well. This process will remove any sticky residue.

At the time of washing the containers, you can use a slightly abrasive component such as baking soda, or even a little salt.

However, the method that seems most effective is the following:

• Fill a basin or bowl, large enough to contain the jars or bottles to be cleaned, with very hot water (tap water is fine, at the hottest possible temperature).
• Pour in a tablespoon (or less, if the containers are small) of an active oxygen stain remover powder. These are the ones that typically have "oxi" in their names, and are usually sold in the laundry products department.
• Stir and leave to soak for a few hours. It is recommended to just "forget" about them for an entire night.
• The labels will peel off on their own, or at least, will require minimal effort to come completely off.
• If is still any glue residue, use a little soap.

Some, as an alternative to the powdered stain remover, use citric acid, in slightly larger quantities.

Do you have a favorite, secret method for removing labels from glass jars or bottles?