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

The kids used up another plastic gummy vitamins jar today:
http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/13127024.jpg

But, this Costco vitamin jar was taller than the Costco
mixed-nuts jar that I had used before (still had gas):
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/13127025.jpg

So, used a taller Costco red-capped peanut jar, with the
result that the label came clean off:
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/13127028.jpg

The label peeled off like peeling the skin off an orange after
only a few minutes in the gasoline:
http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/13127027.jpg

Unless there's some negative effect, I'd say gasoline is close
to a magic solution for removing stubborn labels from jars:
a) It's cheap
b) It's readily available
c) It works in seconds
d) It's easily washed off
e) It's so volatile, it doesn't even have to be washed off
f) It's not any more or less toxic than the recommended goo stuff

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

On Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:48 +0000 (UTC), Danny D >
wrote:

<snip>
>
> The label peeled off like peeling the skin off an orange after
> only a few minutes in the gasoline:
> http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/13127027.jpg
>
> Unless there's some negative effect, I'd say gasoline is close
> to a magic solution for removing stubborn labels from jars:
> a) It's cheap
> b) It's readily available
> c) It works in seconds
> d) It's easily washed off
> e) It's so volatile, it doesn't even have to be washed off
-and don't light your gas stove while you're in the kitchen taking the
label off that jar
> f) It's not any more or less toxic than the recommended goo stuff
>

-You need a gas can to take it home.
-It's toxic.
-It's flammable.
-You shouldn't use it in an enclosed space, particularly the kitchen.
-It shouldn't be used or stored inside the house.

Conclusion: using gasoline to remove labels might be fast, but it's
idiotic.

Nice troll.

The rest of us need to remember:

Never approach a bull from the front
A horse from the rear
Or an idiot from any direction

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

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

On Wed, 22 May 2013 20:45:41 +0000, ktos wrote:

> Yes.

The answer turns out to be:

Q: Is there?
A: Yes.

Q: What?
A: Petroleum distillates.

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

Danny D wrote:
>
> They all say gasoline is not all that dangerous, even taken internally!
>
> In fact, even if you drank the stuff straight out of the gas can, they
> all say the major danger is aspiration into your lungs with pneumonia
> being the largest danger from drinking the stuff.

You first, dumbass. You drink a glass of gasoline, I seriously doubt you'll
have to worry about getting pneumonia.

G.

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

On Thursday, May 9, 2013 3:24:39 PM UTC-5, Sky wrote:
>
>
> Try lighter fluid, then wash with soapy water.

Who the heck keeps lighter fluid around these days?
>
> Sky
>
--Bryan

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

Yes...

Some labels easily peel off. If not...

BBQ Lighter fluid.

Or Rubbing alcohol.

Or WD-40.