labels that wash off with water
 

Every time I reuse a jar that I've canned with before, I have to remove
the previous label. The ones I've been using don't wash off with water,
and I guess I'll have to use paint thinner or naptha to remove them. Is
there a label that will just wash off?

I'm finding that the labels they put on jars you get at the market do
wash off, although often I have to boil the jars and use a razor-blade
scraper and then an abrasive scrubber.

Dan_Musicant wrote:
> Every time I reuse a jar that I've canned with before, I have to remove
> the previous label. The ones I've been using don't wash off with water,
> and I guess I'll have to use paint thinner or naptha to remove them. Is
> there a label that will just wash off?
>
> I'm finding that the labels they put on jars you get at the market do
> wash off, although often I have to boil the jars and use a razor-blade
> scraper and then an abrasive scrubber.

Goo-B-Gone is your friend. Put it on with a paper towel, wait a few
minutes and it rubs off. Then run the jar through the dishwasher. For
domestic consumption I just write the contents and date on the jar lid.
Works for us.

George

Non-adhesive labels and a water-soluble glue or paste sound like an
appropirate combination. Dry jar before application of label. Store in dry
place. Avoid living in a floodplain. That should do it.
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In article >, Dan_Musicant
> wrote:

> Every time I reuse a jar that I've canned with before, I have to remove
> the previous label. The ones I've been using don't wash off with water,
> and I guess I'll have to use paint thinner or naptha to remove them. Is
> there a label that will just wash off?
>
> I'm finding that the labels they put on jars you get at the market do
> wash off, although often I have to boil the jars and use a razor-blade
> scraper and then an abrasive scrubber.

I don't know what you're using, Dan, but Avery makes at least one that's
removable. It's about 1x2-5/8" Works great. Stock No.6461. uses the
template for their very basic 5160.
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George Shirley wrote:

> Dan_Musicant wrote:
>> Every time I reuse a jar that I've canned with before, I have to remove
>> the previous label. The ones I've been using don't wash off with water,
>> and I guess I'll have to use paint thinner or naptha to remove them. Is
>> there a label that will just wash off?
>>
>> I'm finding that the labels they put on jars you get at the market do
>> wash off, although often I have to boil the jars and use a razor-blade
>> scraper and then an abrasive scrubber.
>
> Goo-B-Gone is your friend. Put it on with a paper towel, wait a few
> minutes and it rubs off.

There's a couple different brands... check with a hardware store in your
area to see what they carry.

B/

On Thu 04 Aug 2005 03:20:20p, Melba's Jammin' wrote in rec.food.preserving:

> In article >, Dan_Musicant
> > wrote:
>
>> Every time I reuse a jar that I've canned with before, I have to remove
>> the previous label. The ones I've been using don't wash off with water,
>> and I guess I'll have to use paint thinner or naptha to remove them. Is
>> there a label that will just wash off?
>>
>> I'm finding that the labels they put on jars you get at the market do
>> wash off, although often I have to boil the jars and use a razor-blade
>> scraper and then an abrasive scrubber.
>
> I don't know what you're using, Dan, but Avery makes at least one that's
> removable. It's about 1x2-5/8" Works great. Stock No.6461. uses the
> template for their very basic 5160.

I find the whole thing much simpler if I use round labels applied to the
lids. The old label gets tossed with the used lid. Avery makes several
sizes.

Avery 5293 Laser Round High Visibility Labels 1-5/8" diameter
Avery 5294 Laser Round High Visibility Labels 2-1/2" diameter


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On Thu, 04 Aug 2005 20:28:45 GMT, Dan_Musicant >
wrote:

>Every time I reuse a jar that I've canned with before, I have to remove
>the previous label. The ones I've been using don't wash off with water,
>and I guess I'll have to use paint thinner or naptha to remove them. Is
>there a label that will just wash off?
>
>I'm finding that the labels they put on jars you get at the market do
>wash off, although often I have to boil the jars and use a razor-blade
>scraper and then an abrasive scrubber.

As an FYI:

The Sharpie type "permanent" markers will write onto nonporous
surfaces and resist many things that will degrade other markers.

However, a little solvent like rubbing alcohol will remove it without
trace.

Not the same as labels, but may be helpful.

Happy trails,
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In article >, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

> On Thu 04 Aug 2005 03:20:20p, Melba's Jammin' wrote in
> rec.food.preserving:
> >
> > I don't know what you're using, Dan, but Avery makes at least one
> > that's removable. It's about 1x2-5/8" Works great. Stock
> > No.6461. uses the template for their very basic 5160.

>
> I find the whole thing much simpler if I use round labels applied to the
> lids. The old label gets tossed with the used lid. Avery makes several
> sizes.
>
> Avery 5293 Laser Round High Visibility Labels 1-5/8" diameter
> Avery 5294 Laser Round High Visibility Labels 2-1/2" diameter

I use the round ones, too, Wayne, but on the side of the jar. Since
most of my jars don't come back to me, removal is mostly someone else's
concern. I buy from edps-nj.com. Been doing business with them for two
or three years, I'm guessing. FWIW.
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On Thu 04 Aug 2005 06:15:57p, Melba's Jammin' wrote in rec.food.preserving:

> In article >, Wayne Boatwright
> > wrote:
>
>> On Thu 04 Aug 2005 03:20:20p, Melba's Jammin' wrote in
>> rec.food.preserving:
>> >
>> > I don't know what you're using, Dan, but Avery makes at least one
>> > that's removable. It's about 1x2-5/8" Works great. Stock
>> > No.6461. uses the template for their very basic 5160.
>
>>
>> I find the whole thing much simpler if I use round labels applied to the
>> lids. The old label gets tossed with the used lid. Avery makes several
>> sizes.
>>
>> Avery 5293 Laser Round High Visibility Labels 1-5/8" diameter
>> Avery 5294 Laser Round High Visibility Labels 2-1/2" diameter
>
> I use the round ones, too, Wayne, but on the side of the jar. Since
> most of my jars don't come back to me, removal is mostly someone else's
> concern. I buy from edps-nj.com. Been doing business with them for two
> or three years, I'm guessing. FWIW.

My very small efforts mostly stay with me and I get to clean off the
labels. Also, most of my jars have vertical ridges at intervals, and I
don't like putting the labels over them.

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In article >, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

> On Thu 04 Aug 2005 06:15:57p, Melba's Jammin' wrote in
(snpped)
> > I use the round ones, too, Wayne, but on the side of the jar.
> > Since most of my jars don't come back to me, removal is mostly
> > someone else's concern.

>Also, most of my jars have vertical ridges at intervals, and I don't
>like putting the labels over them.

Ugh. Are those Ball jars?
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On Fri 05 Aug 2005 04:45:20a, Melba's Jammin' wrote in rec.food.preserving:

> In article >, Wayne Boatwright
> > wrote:
>
>> On Thu 04 Aug 2005 06:15:57p, Melba's Jammin' wrote in (snpped)
>> > I use the round ones, too, Wayne, but on the side of the jar.
>> > Since most of my jars don't come back to me, removal is mostly
>> > someone else's concern.
>
>>Also, most of my jars have vertical ridges at intervals, and I don't
>>like putting the labels over them.
>
> Ugh. Are those Ball jars?

Yes, they are. Not much totally smooth surface.

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I've been on vacation and so am coming a little late to this thread.

My alternatives for removing labels:
- use a hair drier to warm the label and it will let it peel off cleanly
- vegetable oil as a solvent to wash the glue off
- lighter fluid to get sticky glue off, but keep it out of the jar!

I use paper labels and put them on with a glue stick. That glue washes off
quite easily.

Dave

In article >, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:
(snippage)
> >>Also, most of my jars have vertical ridges at intervals, and I don't
> >>like putting the labels over them.
> >
> > Ugh. Are those Ball jars?
>
> Yes, they are. Not much totally smooth surface.

Curiosity question: Are you just recycling them or have you consciously
purchased the Balls? They're more expensive than Kerr and have not much
smooth surface to them. I avoid them unless I'm at the wall.
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In article >,
Idontwantspam@net wrote:
(snippage)
> The Sharpie type "permanent" markers will write onto nonporous
> surfaces and resist many things that will degrade other markers.
>
> However, a little solvent like rubbing alcohol will remove it without
> trace.

Not always true. I've had it not come off metal lids. More than once.
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On Fri 05 Aug 2005 11:44:07a, Melba's Jammin' wrote in rec.food.preserving:

> In article >, Wayne Boatwright
> > wrote:
> (snippage)
>> >>Also, most of my jars have vertical ridges at intervals, and I don't
>> >>like putting the labels over them.
>> >
>> > Ugh. Are those Ball jars?
>>
>> Yes, they are. Not much totally smooth surface.
>
> Curiosity question: Are you just recycling them or have you consciously
> purchased the Balls? They're more expensive than Kerr and have not much
> smooth surface to them. I avoid them unless I'm at the wall.

I've had most of them for years, but they're still in perfect condition. I
even have some of the old blue jars. I suppose if I want smooth, I should
replace them.

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In article >, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

> On Fri 05 Aug 2005 11:44:07a, Melba's Jammin' wrote in
> rec.food.preserving:
>
> > In article >, Wayne Boatwright
> > > wrote:
> > (snippage)
> >> >>Also, most of my jars have vertical ridges at intervals, and I don't
> >> >>like putting the labels over them.
> >> >
> >> > Ugh. Are those Ball jars?
> >>
> >> Yes, they are. Not much totally smooth surface.
> >
> > Curiosity question: Are you just recycling them or have you
> > consciously purchased the Balls? They're more expensive than Kerr
> > and have not much smooth surface to them. I avoid them unless I'm
> > at the wall.
>
> I've had most of them for years, but they're still in perfect
> condition. I even have some of the old blue jars. I suppose if I
> want smooth, I should replace them.

I was just curious. I sure wouldn't get rid of them if they're in
usable condition.
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On Fri, 5 Aug 2005 11:45:58 -0400, "David J. Braunegg"
> wrote:

:I've been on vacation and so am coming a little late to this thread.
:
:My alternatives for removing labels:
:- use a hair drier to warm the label and it will let it peel off cleanly
:- vegetable oil as a solvent to wash the glue off
:- lighter fluid to get sticky glue off, but keep it out of the jar!
:
:I use paper labels and put them on with a glue stick. That glue washes off
:quite easily.
:
:Dave

Ah, then that's what I'm going to do. I have plenty of what's required:

1. Paper
2. Scissors
3. Glue Sticks
4. Pens.

Thanks! :)

I have 7-8 bottles of hot sauce awaiting this right now...

Dan