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

Lots of discussion about label removal on this forum. Here's what a
quick search uncovered:

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...fts.winemaking

Here's the most recent thread:

http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...m%26rnu m%3D1

I have had luck soaking the bottles in water/fabric softener for 30 mins or
so then peel the label off. Then quick scrub with plastic scraper(like steel
wool). Small amount of work, but seems good. Cam
"glad heart" > wrote in message
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> Lots of discussion about label removal on this forum. Here's what a
> quick search uncovered:
>
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...fts.winemaking
>
> Here's the most recent thread:
>
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=e...d%2Bheart%2Bla
bel%2Bgoo%2Bgroup:rec.crafts.winemaking%26hl%3Den% 26lr%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8%26gro
up%3Drec.crafts.winemaking%26selm%3Dccd37cb9.04041 90709.5729d603%2540posting
..google.com%26rnum%3D1

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
>
>