Guest Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I am making marmalade for christmas prezzies at the moment and I always stuggle getting the label glue off jam jars... a little basket of home made goddies always goes down well with the family and this year I hope to add a couple of eggs! does anyone have any magic tips to make it easier, some jars are ok, but others I have resigned to never using as the glue just spreads around and around Many Thanks Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) You're bound to have some Eucalyptus oil, aren't you, Dawn - I use it for all sorts of things and it's great for sniffing when you've got a cold? Try rubbing some of that neat onto the gooey stuff. Works a treat on most things. If not, WD40 is another good way of getting the residue off. Cooking oil is supposed to work but never has for me. Eucalyptus all the time here! Edited November 22, 2005 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 White spirit or meths should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Lighter fuel is good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 thanks for the quick reply - off to search the cupboards now, as the marmalade is waiting for the sugar - will keep you posted Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 BRILLIANT - ive just used tesco's vapour rup! sorry its the only thing we've got with eucalyptus oil in! and it works , I put a small amount on a tissue and rubbed Thanks again... off to make a big batch of xmas marmalade now Thanks Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Brilliant! ! Good stuff, isn't it! Smells nice too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 This forum is just brilliant for all sorts of things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I know Where else would you learn how to clear a stuffy nose and remove a sticky label at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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