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How to Remove a Label From a Glass Jar

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    1. How to Remove a Label From a Glass Jar, How to Remove a Label From a Glass Jar: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Boil enough water to fill both glass jars.

      • Pour the boiling water into the smaller jar using a tea kettle.

      • The hot water will heat up the glass and melt the adhesive from the inside.

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      • Place the lid onto the jar and tighten.

      • This step is optional if the larger container in Step 3 has a lid.

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    3. How to Remove a Label From a Glass Jar: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Remove a Label From a Glass Jar: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Place the jar into a larger glass container.

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    4. How to Remove a Label From a Glass Jar: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Pour hot water into the larger jar until the water level is above the label.

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    5. How to Remove a Label From a Glass Jar: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Add a few drops of dish soap into the larger jar.

      • This helps to clean up residue from the label.

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      • Place the lid on the larger container and tighten.

      • This prevents heat from leaving the container.

      • Let the container sit for 10 to 15 minutes or until completely cooled.

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    7. How to Remove a Label From a Glass Jar: step 7, image 1 of 2 How to Remove a Label From a Glass Jar: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the smaller jar from the larger container.

      • Pour the water out of the jar.

      • Peel the label off of the jar.

      • For containers with loose labels, the label will fall off or be able to be slipped off.

      • Wipe off excess residue with a cloth or paper towel.

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Génial ! Je n'y avais jamais pensé. Merci beaucoup !

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