On 8/26/2010 10:26 AM, Manda Ruby wrote:
> To remove the labels from empty glass bottles (of Asian food items as
> well as spaghetti sauce bottle), I usually just soak the glass bottle
> in water for a period of time until the label comes off. Sometimes, I
> need to use the short snow -ce scraper - I keep it by the sink after
> moving out of Mid west - to get the glue completely off the glass.
>
>
> But this one bottle has glue residue left over that are just way too
> stick to even old the glass in the hand It's a nice bottle, short with
> wide opening to put bulkier spice like cinnamon stick. Any tip what I
> should use to get that glue residue off?

I'm partial towards Methyl Ethel Ketone aka MEK, which can be found at
your local hardware store. This will remove the residue in seconds. Use
in a well ventilated area and remember that this stuff can be absorbed
through your skin. Use only if you're serious about getting the glue off
in a hurry.