"zxcvbob" <> Peanut butter jars? Why didn't you say so! (those are my
favorite jars
> for reuse -- I store bullets in them for reloading) I thought you were
> talking about glass jars.
>
> Fill the jar with hot water, let it sit for a minute so the heat can
> loosen the glue, then carefully peel off the label. Most of the glue will
> come off with the label. You can then use "Bug and Tar Remover" or "Goo
> Gone" to clean off the residue. Orange-based cleaner or turpentine would
> probably work too.
Storing bullets? I had no idea. I'll give one to Mr. Esther. Peanut
butter jars are also fun for a toddler just learning how to open things. A
ping-pong ball ( or a frog) inside a peanut butter jar makes learning to
twist a lid big fun.