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Default Is there a 'magic' solution for dissolving labels on glassware?

On Thu, 9 May 2013 17:32:01 +0000 (UTC), Danny D >
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>Just curious, as my current 'magic solution' is water - but maybe
>there is a better medium for dissolving glued paper labels on
>glass bottles for kitchen reuse?
>
> http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/.../12890207.jpeg
>
>My current technique:
>a. Soak for a day or two in water
>b. Scrape with a kitchen fork
>c. Repeat until the label is gone


Try peanut butter, smooth not crunchy.

Cover the label with a thin coat. Allow the paper label to absorb the
peanut oil - it will come off.