I start with a good soak in sterilizer. For labels that don't
fall off I have used a paint scraper. It is a retractable single edge
razor blade held in a flat handle. The local paint or hardware store
should carry it. For remaining residue I follow up with a nylon fibre
pot scrubber.

I usually store wine in bulk, 3-4 litre jugs ( recycled Gallo
bottles), then transfer to smaller bottles once I have to open one.

cheers

Mike

On Sun, 16 May 2004 23:08:24 +0100, "Jason Thomas"
> wrote:

>Can anyone suggest an alternative to Goo B Gone that would be widely
>available in Ireland for removing label residue off of bottles? (For the
>stubborn glue that won't boil off.) I've found a few UK places but they are
>double in price plus shipping.
>
>Thanks
>
>