Glue off

[chumpzter]

Who knows the best way to remove the glue left after peeling label off wine bottle label so i can reuse . thx

 

[sour_grapes]

I have found that brake cleaner works very well for most glues.

For some glues, an overnight soak in Oxyclean works quite well and is not as noxious.

 

[Thig]

I use WD40,spray on, let it soak a minute and it comes right off. Then just wash good with soap to get WD40 off.

 

[vacuumpumpman]

I use acetone - it works really well , plus it is not an aerosol.

 

[Troll]

De-solv-it works good and is mild. Goof off is quicker but will ruin clothing etc.

 

[jgmann67]

Goo Gone is awesome. Be careful to keep it away from the neck and inside of the bottle. Spray, sit a few minutes, wipe clean, then wash with Dawn and rinse till the bubbles are all gone.

 

[gratus_fermentatio]

Overnight soak in hot water/oxiclean usually takes those labels right off.
Regards, GF.

 

[Rocky]

For stubborn glue residue, I use a Brillo pad and hot water. Works like a charm and no chemicals (other than the soap in the pad).

 

[jemiller59]

I let them soak in step one overnight or longer and then use a scouring pad.

 

[acorn]

I always recycle store bought wine bottles. In 80% cases kerosene does it best. Acetone/rubbing alcohol works well on some glues and excellent for removing printed ink, as in "Best Before" marks. If neither works, wire brush and soapy water most certainly will.

 

[Jc5066]

Lighter fluid works good too

 

[rflora26]

Goof off works great

 

[ffemt128]

Acetone...

 

[jayhkr]

Guess I do it the hard way. Soak in hot water for 10 minutes, then take a razor blade to them. Scrub what little is left on.

 

[vacuumpumpman]

Guess I do it the hard way. Soak in hot water for 10 minutes, then take a razor blade to them. Scrub what little is left on.

Yes - alot are like that - and others you literally fight to get the adhesive off. I know which bottles I do not want because of the adhesive that they use.

 

[dallase]

Yes - alot are like that - and others you literally fight to get the adhesive off. I know which bottles I do not want because of the adhesive that they use.

19 Crimes.. avoid like the plague.

I find that using my heat gun works really good. Get the glass nice and hot, and the labels come off with very little residue. What little there is left I use soap and hot water with a brillo (after bottle cools).

I suppose you could put a whole bunch in the oven, say 250 for 20 minutes... but you would want a oven mit or towel to hold the neck while you peel off the labels. I havent tried this yet, but I suspect it would work pretty slick and save some time over holding a heat gun to them 1 by 1.

I still use my goo gone sometimes for those tough ones...

 

[Natrix]

Also use Goo Gone.

 

[sour_grapes]

I suppose you could put a whole bunch in the oven, say 250 for 20 minutes... but you would want a oven mit or towel to hold the neck while you peel off the labels.

This is exactly what I do. Load a batch, wait 20 minutes at about 200F, then take one out, put another in its place, peel label on the first, and repeat a few dozen times.

 

[TonyR]

For stubborn glue i use odorless mineral spirits. You can pick up a gal can at home depot for a few bucks and it enough to last a lifetime.

 

[WAC4504]

Kitchen cabinet glue remover.

Who knows the best way to remove the glue left after peeling label off wine bottle label so i can reuse . thx

Guys, the easiest way to remove the glue is to use oil, any kind will work, but I use what ever is in the pantry. For tough/thick glue just smear some on and let it sit for a few seconds, then wipe with paper towel. It really does not take much, and you will be amazed how easy it is. Then just wash with soap and water.