How to EASILY Remove Labels off Plastic Containers - the COMPLETE guide

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LifeAfter40IsGood

LifeAfter40IsGood

7 жыл бұрын

Here's a video on the best way to remove the labels and the sticky adhesive residue - using natural ingredients you have around your kitchen!
Nuts are a healthy snack - so I buy a lot of nuts. I've been keeping the empty canisters for awhile - I thought they be good for storing various gardening things like seeds etc. Then one day, I decided to re-organize my pantry...then I realized how many of these canisters I was saving...this is how hoarding happens! LOL! But, these canisters are already 'food safe' so why not put them to use. Want more? Check out my instagram (same name as my KZbin channel) and there's a link in my profile.

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@shanmi223
@shanmi223 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Now all the plastic containers I have lying around won't go to waste!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
s h a n n o n - Yay!!!! So glad this worked for you too!!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. ❤️❤️
@tom2207
@tom2207 3 жыл бұрын
Finally!!! Something that WORKS! For all you geeks out there, max temp for plastic is 170F. Glass, no problem. I didn't use baking soda. Just put a puddle of oil in my hand and went to town. Same with dish washing detergent and water (to remove the oil mess). Love it!!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr. Scientist for the temperature limit for plastics!!! It takes a collaboration to get to the best result!!! ❤️
@tom2207
@tom2207 3 жыл бұрын
@@LifeAfter40IsGood Well, I don't know about all plastics, but the little pill bottles I used began to melt at 180F, but held their shape at 170F. That minor reduction of temp for my plastic bottles didn't have an effect on removing the label. Anyway, this IS the only way! Thanks!
@pitchfolkmedia916
@pitchfolkmedia916 3 жыл бұрын
You have just saved me HOURS of frustration in removing labels from over one-hundred bottles for a project. Thank you!! One note: If the plastic is cold before adding the hot water, 99% of the adhesive will pull off with the label.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Happy de-labeling and thanks for letting us know about the cold plastic tip!
@victorgomes6823
@victorgomes6823 2 ай бұрын
So, should I leave the container in the fridge or freezer before putting in hot water? Thanks
@AllTheRageShow
@AllTheRageShow 4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Your soothing voice and to-the-point instruction was fantastic. Thank you so much!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
All The Rage - Awwww, you are so sweet and most welcome!!! Thank you for letting me know this video helped you.
@marisadelportillo133
@marisadelportillo133 3 жыл бұрын
I loved how quickly and easily I was able to remove the label and I really liked your way of explaining! Thank you 😊
@klarence-yapsia9106
@klarence-yapsia9106 6 жыл бұрын
Just tried this method and it worked like a charm. Took me about 15 minutes for two containers and way less frustration than peeling and scraping the labels off! Thanks :D
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 6 жыл бұрын
Klarence-Yap Sia - So Happy to hear this work for u!!!
@EllensAbundantLifeonLess
@EllensAbundantLifeonLess 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us know it worked!
@sharonfogarty4008
@sharonfogarty4008 5 жыл бұрын
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@ilovenoodles7483
@ilovenoodles7483 4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeAfter40IsGood Love it! Thank you. Much meeded great ideas. Was it an actual organic sugar container or how did you get that organic sugar label on it?
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
I love noodles - I made it using a cutting machine called the Cricut. 😊
@p.h.3429
@p.h.3429 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know how you figured this out, but I'm so glad you did! I just tried this on an old vitamin container that I plan to repurpose, and it worked perfectly!!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
Phoenix H. Thanks for letting me know this worked for you!
@Keepthechangeyall
@Keepthechangeyall 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! After trying everything I finally was able to get the sticky residue off my old coffee syrup bottles to reuse them for other things! 💗 The baking soda/oil trick really helped!!!
@barbaramarshall6626
@barbaramarshall6626 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have been trying to upcycle glass and plastic containers to use as planters! This was very helpful!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
Yay! So glad this helped you!!! Hope you have a great garden!!! (Fellow gardener ❤️)
@kfgreenwald166
@kfgreenwald166 2 жыл бұрын
I ran out of label remover so I gave this home-brew solution a try. It does take longer than using a purpose made product but it works really well. I usually wait until I have a bunch to de-label, so I'll probably stick to using the spray on remover for the time-savings when I have it on hand...but this is great in a pinch.
@colevien2712
@colevien2712 4 жыл бұрын
That's amazing! I've been wanting to recycle these Kirkland sea salt containers for a while now, but I just had no idea how to remove the label. Thanks for posting!
@martis6571
@martis6571 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for these instructions. I have been looking for weeks to find a way to remove the label so I can add my own labels. This is just great!!!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 6 жыл бұрын
Ml Artis - thanks for taking the time to let me know this video was helpful to you! It’s encouraging to me!! Glad it worked for you too! :)
@rayalford1383
@rayalford1383 4 жыл бұрын
Well, I really wanted to thank you for having the exact video that I needed. I have been collecting nut & pickle plastic containers just like the ones in your video. I use them to hold a variety of things in my work room/garage. Until now, I have been having to look at the one clear side to see whats in each...TY
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
ray alford - Yay!!!!! You are so welcome Ray! Thanks for taking the time to let me know this video helped you out and how you use these containers. Good job saving them!
@deborahwilliams4677
@deborahwilliams4677 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I had tried everything to get the residue off of some plastic snack containers to no avail. This method worked!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 6 жыл бұрын
Deborah Williams - YES!!!!!! So glad this worked out for you!!!
@luisarevalo6112
@luisarevalo6112 11 ай бұрын
After tryig other methods of removing the glue residue, I still had a lot left that would not come off. Your method worked great and I’m glad you mentioned the oil to baking soda ratios. That helped me make the amount I felt I needed! I also tried and removed a few other labels with the hot water and that also worked great. Thank you for making a straight forward presentation that worked as stated!
@gnolan4281
@gnolan4281 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation, voice, video quality, sound, etc.
@skylersrivastava5835
@skylersrivastava5835 4 жыл бұрын
Yours was the first DIY that came up. It sounds pretty easy, a great way to recycle these containers. I’ll try it and let you know, thanks!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
Skyler Srivastava - Hope it works well for you!
@yassmeen91
@yassmeen91 4 жыл бұрын
I just tried it and it worked soooooo well. thank you fo sharing this treasure with us . this video deserves way more views
@BP-K9sBeHave
@BP-K9sBeHave 3 жыл бұрын
Thank s so much for Recycling and saving my sanity! I have great plastic jars big for lots of different items. But it seemed to me the adhesive being used lately was really stubborn! I had used before a hair dryer and it worked great. Now Im off to the kitchen to try your method!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Bea Pludow - Good luck with it and fingers crossed it works as good as it has for me! Up cycling is the way to go!!! 👏👏👏
@peggy5290
@peggy5290 2 жыл бұрын
It’s 12:01 a.m. So glad I found this, it’s what I’ve been looking for. It will be the first thing I do (after coffee) tomorrow morning. I’m confident that it will work out perfectly.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
I hoped it worked well for you! ❤️
@pattiharada3434
@pattiharada3434 3 жыл бұрын
A Diamond suggestion! It’s so so so easy this way. I did 6 12” Husky boxes in less than 10 minutes. One important thing… if you have hot water running out of your taps, hot enough to make your hand slightly uncomfortable, just plug the sink, run that really hot tap water in there and put label down in the water for 3 minutes. Some labels are ready for removal in 2 minutes. Pull slowly… slow enough to not leave residue with some labels. You’ll find that the sturdiest plastics release their labels more quickly.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to to add your tips! I’m sure someone will benefit from them! ❤️
@cheerfulmouse
@cheerfulmouse Жыл бұрын
That person would be me! I don't have a microwave, nor do I want one. It's pretty chilly here in November. With the ceramic sink, distance from water heater, etc, I might try dipping it in almost simmering water (carefully of course)
@patriciakeys4873
@patriciakeys4873 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Just what I was looking for. I love these square plastic jars for storage but couldn't get the label off. Awesome!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Yippee!!! Now you can store away!!!
@jdmarr2259
@jdmarr2259 4 жыл бұрын
This method works! I can't wait to use it on all the plastic containers & lids I haven't been able to remove label glue from! Thanks!!!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome! Thank you for taking the time to let me know your success!!!! Have fun!
@marchetabryce8343
@marchetabryce8343 5 жыл бұрын
I often need to use plastic food containers from the deli to take stool samples to the vet. I could never figure out how to get the residue from the labels off these containers. This is great information!
@victoriapawl3628
@victoriapawl3628 4 жыл бұрын
You are amazing! This worked so easily. I have also been looking for solution to take those sticky labels off plastic containers!! Thank you so much.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
Victoria Pawl - Yay! You are some welcome!!! Thanks for letting me know it worked well for you.
@tonyc2639
@tonyc2639 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent tip! I've been trying to do this for a while now. I don't know why I didn't check KZbin first. Thanks for the great video!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 6 жыл бұрын
Tony Cerqua Hey Tony!! - KZbin always has the answers from real people!!! :D
@EllensAbundantLifeonLess
@EllensAbundantLifeonLess 5 жыл бұрын
This is great! I have so many of these containers from all the nuts I buy and eat. I have to try this. I've just been putting chalk board adhesive paper over the labels, but I'd rather take the old labels off first. I like that you don't have to use any chemicals to get the labels off, just ingredients most people already have on hand. I love to upcycle, I'm going to try this with jars too! I'm excited to give this a try! Thanks for sharing!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 5 жыл бұрын
Ellen's Abundant Life on Less - I like the square shape of these containers too. Works better in a pantry.
@EllensAbundantLifeonLess
@EllensAbundantLifeonLess 5 жыл бұрын
@@LifeAfter40IsGood That's why I like them. I did a video about extra prepping space where I showed all of these types of containers and what i did with them.
@venusdemilo3378
@venusdemilo3378 2 ай бұрын
I keep coming back everytime to re-watch. Very helpful 🤗
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 ай бұрын
So glad this video is helping you! ❤️
@monathompson6917
@monathompson6917 6 жыл бұрын
You're a genius!!! I found the answer I want for years. Thanks for sharing.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 6 жыл бұрын
Mona Thompson - Awww Mona you’re a sweetheart! Thank you and glad this worked for you. 😊
@AMScrubb
@AMScrubb 2 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm!!!! THANKS!!!! I already had the label off but removing the glue residue from creating the mixture to letting it soak, to wiping the glue away took less than 7 minutes. :)
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Yay!!!! Glad this worked for you!
@popstone116
@popstone116 3 жыл бұрын
A modern day GENIUS. Works like I wanted it to. Thank you so very much. I subscribed for more of your good stuff.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Jerry Stone - Thank you Jerry! I appreciate you subscribing and your kind words!!
@kKizz
@kKizz 6 ай бұрын
Tried this just now. This method works fantastically. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏❤
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing it worked well for you! ❤️
@melissabrun770
@melissabrun770 3 жыл бұрын
You are my hero! I have been struggling to remove labels from large pretzel barrels to turn into terrariums.Cant wait to try your method. :)
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Yaaaaayyyy! Hope it works for you and what a cool use of those large pretzel 🥨 containers. Now I’m craving pretzels! 😊
@TJBodine1
@TJBodine1 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, this worked great with the hot water on the inside. Haven’t tried the second part yet. Thanks so much!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
Terrie Bodine - Yay!!! Thanks so much for letting me know! Good luck w part 2!
@NowakiStar
@NowakiStar 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have a huge plastic barrel that I’ve been wanting to repurpose. Can’t wait to get it all cleaned up and then decorate it.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Well that sounds like a super fun project! Best of luck!!!
@SmokedPorky
@SmokedPorky 3 жыл бұрын
Just found this video now, Tried it, and it works awesome! Thank you for putting this up!!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Dave T You are most welcome! Appreciate you taking the time to let me know it worked for you!
@ljacree5764
@ljacree5764 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found your video! I've been looking for content on upcycling things since I hate to throw away good containers.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
Yay!!!! I’m so glad you found my video and Chanel too!!! Thanks for taking time to let me know! Happy Upcycling!!! ❤️
@BeeHus2256
@BeeHus2256 5 жыл бұрын
Omg this worked perfectly on the large plastic pretzel container that I had. THANK YOU so much!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 5 жыл бұрын
B Hu - Yay! That’s a great container!!!! Whoohoo!
@pamelabh3621
@pamelabh3621 2 жыл бұрын
You, my new BFF, are a lifesaver!! Thank you for this fabulous idea!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you BF! ❤️🤩
@Abelhawk
@Abelhawk Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is an amazing hack! I can’t believe how well it worked just using oil and baking soda. Thanks!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome!!! Thanks for letting us know it worked well for you. ❤️
@MalibuWhit
@MalibuWhit 5 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence I look up “how to” and I have the exact same container that had cashews lol. I want to put my coffee in it. After that, there is a really cute tutorial on how to label clear containers using computer printed text and clear packing tape
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 5 жыл бұрын
MalibuWhit - 😂. Good idea using the packing tape to make a clear label. I love clear packing tape!!!
@geetkaur4357
@geetkaur4357 Жыл бұрын
Exactly same happened to me 😀😀
@reginasmith2523
@reginasmith2523 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.I have the exact containers and wanted to reuse them. Now I can get the sticky label stuff off with ease.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
So glad this video helped you!
@Cool-Lake
@Cool-Lake 11 ай бұрын
I realize I'm late to the party with your video having been posted 6 years ago but I wasn't looking for this kind of assistance until now. This has really helped us out, thank you.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 11 ай бұрын
You’re not alone in this party 🎉! This video is my most popular. Glad you found it helpful and thanks for taking the time to let us know it worked for you! ❤️
@smallvoice3836
@smallvoice3836 2 жыл бұрын
Wowzer! It worked! Thank you. I just used the oil after and then washed with dish soap. It worked a treat. Brilliant video, thank you for sharing! You’re a star!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to let me know it worked for you!
@shauntaestewart3846
@shauntaestewart3846 Жыл бұрын
Hello!!! Thank you so much. I just used your method on a glass jar. Worked like a charm. ❤❤❤❤
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!!! I use this also for glass jars. 😁
@pjj.5649
@pjj.5649 3 жыл бұрын
THANKS SO MUCH, THIS DID THE JOB!!!! I can't tell you how many containers I have sitting around to repurpose but haven't because of the label, just didn't want to do that battle. Now, I'm on a roll! Look out containers, here I come!!! Thanks again! Like in place!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! 👏👏👏. Way to repurpose and up cycle!
@nursevilkm
@nursevilkm 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I've been worrying about a few plastic bowls I bought and couldn't get the residue off, my headache went away. Thank you so much, this helped
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
So glad this worked for you! ❤️
@kahinaharrache5026
@kahinaharrache5026 3 жыл бұрын
Wow ! The oil/soda solution worked like magic ! Thank you so much !!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Kahina Harrache - Yay!!!! So glad you had success with it!!! Thanks for letting me know.
@TheTimeForChange44
@TheTimeForChange44 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I love it and I have everything needed here in the house!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 5 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Glad this helped you out!
@pjj.5649
@pjj.5649 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, so true, you didn't have to buy yet another 'one purpose' solution/gadget. Double victory!!!!!
@lilliankaywells
@lilliankaywells 3 жыл бұрын
omg this worked so well! thank you so much have a blessed day!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Lilly Wells - You’re most welcome Lilly! ❤️. Thanks for your appreciation! ❤️
@Trevor-ps2oe
@Trevor-ps2oe 3 жыл бұрын
I tried your method and it worked great! Thanks for the tip.
@dddphilosophy
@dddphilosophy Ай бұрын
Did just like you said, but waited a full 15+ minutes also like you said. Worked like a charm! The label came right off along with 95% of the adhesive residue. Took a paper towel, added a teaspoon of canola oil to it, and the rest of glue slipped right off. Many thanks! 🥰
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Ай бұрын
Yippee!!! 🙌 So glad this worked out for you! Thank you for taking the time to let us know. 😍
@ohthatmustang
@ohthatmustang 4 жыл бұрын
I wanted to remove the label from a pump plastic bottle that had liquid hand soap in it, a beutiful dark blue bottle with a great pump. I used her method and it worked so well! Now I will use this pump bottle for dish soap! Just a little dish soap is all you really need! Thanks for this great video! P.S. I love how this method does not use any thing toxic!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
Yay Melody!!! Thanks for letting me know this worked out well for you!! 😘
@merlinkurian9871
@merlinkurian9871 2 жыл бұрын
First time ever commenting on a video… just had to for this one. This worked like magic! Thank you so much for sharing!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Awwww! You just made my day ❤️. Thanks for taking the time out to let us know this worked for you!!! 😘
@hilaryburg3226
@hilaryburg3226 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. It was the first Google hit when I typed in "how do you get the sticky labels off a rubbermaid container" It worked like a charm. I have no idea why Rubbermaid, in particular, makes their labels so hard to remove. Multiple thumbs up!!!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! So glad this worked well for you! Thanks for leaking the time out to let us know this works on Rubbermaid too! I have had the same experience w their labels! 😆
@seriouslyreally5413
@seriouslyreally5413 4 жыл бұрын
Thank god for Google! I needed a solution for the adhesive! Thanks! I figured out the hot water label peel method on my own but not how to get the adhesive off cleanly. I tried using packing tape to tap all over the residue to pick off the glue but that rarely worked completely. So I was left with an ugly gooy mess or a choice to leave the labels on and cover them over. More work. Costco canister labels usually peel off cleanly. M&Ms cannisters however are my favorite plastic jars because they have that easy grip side contour for picking up the cannisters off the shelf. Their labels always left adhesive behind so instead of fighting the label I relegated them to the garage for plant food and nuts and bolts and other less attractive chores.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know this worked for you! I use these canisters for everything too!! I make my own plant fertilizer and I store it in these too. I’ll have to check out the M&M canisters at Costco. Thanks for that tip. 😃
@robinq5511
@robinq5511 3 жыл бұрын
I had thought of using hot tap water which did help some but apparently was not hot enough. Also I was going to use Goo Gone for the adhesive, but didn't have enough. So glad I found your video!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Robin Q - Yippee!!! FYI Don’t get the water too hot or you could warp your container.
@kmgall
@kmgall Жыл бұрын
Good for you for repurposing our non biodegradable plastics. I do that too. I was using Goo Gone, which works, but with great difficulty and time. This was actually faster, and I did about 8 at a time. I heated my water to 140º and let them sit for 20 minutes, then put the oil baking soda mixture and let that sit for quite awhile too. It actually permeated the labels I could not even start to remove. It took awhile, but did a great job.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
Yay! And we further repurpose by using ingredients we have already. I use my expired oil so I feel like I am not wasting 😂. Thanks for taking the time to share your success with this method! 🥰
@barryhunt5357
@barryhunt5357 2 жыл бұрын
I looked this up and found you !!!!! Great video , and I'm about to do 3 for storage . Thank You
@Chillideas
@Chillideas 2 жыл бұрын
this is literally life changing :DD thank you so much :)) ! I just tried this this morning on these water bottles and it worked flawlessly :) major thanks!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Yippee!!! Thanks for sharing your success! 😘
@luannthompson2051
@luannthompson2051 3 жыл бұрын
That was so cool to watch. It’s a shame to throw these away. Fantastic. Thank you.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Luann Thompson - I still use these to store my sugars and chocolate chips. They are great containers.
@ameliafinker
@ameliafinker 2 жыл бұрын
This video is going to change my life! Small things matter. Thank you for sharing it!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
You crack me up! 😂🤣. I have fulfilled my life’s purpose. 😂
@anzaal
@anzaal 3 жыл бұрын
Wife soaks plastic bottles in used dish washing water and peels. Then I take to my shop cut an old rag to size to fit over gummy residue, wet with a solvent, let set 10 minutes and then rub right off. I've found the best solvent is paint thinner or denatured alcohol, depending on the composition of the adhesive. I used to covet the transparent ( yellow ) pill bottles for small parts. Now that we are older, it seems we have a lot ! Thanks for sharing your method.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks also for sharing your technique too!
@BlueRidgeDirt
@BlueRidgeDirt 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I just tried it, and it really works. I had several little jugs exactly like the one shown here, and I have been dreading trying to get the labels off. I want to use them to store dried beans. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just subscribed.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Yeeeeeessssss!!!!! So happy this worked for you! 😍
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
And thanks for subscribing it means A LOT!!!!
@sherripowell7285
@sherripowell7285 5 жыл бұрын
I love the idea and plan to use it. I was wondering though that I didn't see any of the large square containers in the reorganized pantry. I like the fact that the containers are square and take up space more efficiently and I want to explore uses for them laying on their side stacked on each other.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 5 жыл бұрын
I like the square shape too! Takes up less room.
@markterhune9228
@markterhune9228 2 жыл бұрын
You a great job explaining the process. I listened to 3 others that didn't work. Thank you.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark for letting me know this worked for you and the compliment! I appreciate it.
@nolifamandebele4608
@nolifamandebele4608 2 жыл бұрын
I LITERALLY TRIED THIS OUT NOW, N I CANNOT STOP SAYING WOW. Thank you
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Awwwws 🥰. So glad this helped you out!
@lynnzee3715
@lynnzee3715 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the tip worked great . Oh and for up cycling.. every little bit helps .
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 5 жыл бұрын
Lynn Zee - So glad this worked for you! Yep, every bit helps and I like the square shapes...looks great on a pantry shelf.
@manjulamangipudy9330
@manjulamangipudy9330 2 жыл бұрын
I tried your method. The paper labels and the sticky glue underneath came off with vegetable oil and baking soda. It was like magic! Thank you very much! 🙏😊
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Thanks for letting us know your great results!
@lwinterburn
@lwinterburn 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I currently have a plastic container sitting in the sink soaking in water in my attempt to remove the label. I want to use it to store buttons for my sewing and crochet projects. I'm going to fill that container with hot water and use the rest of your helpful hints to remove the label and adhesive. Thank you for sharing!!!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t make the water too hot - you don’t want to warp your container. 😉 Good use of a plastic container! I like to see as well.
@lwinterburn
@lwinterburn 2 жыл бұрын
@@LifeAfter40IsGood thank you so much!!!
@JMSsssssss
@JMSsssssss 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I have been looking for this! Works like a charm!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Hurray!!! Glad you found this video and it was helpful for you!!
@HanstheTraffer
@HanstheTraffer 6 жыл бұрын
Wow you go girl! Fantastic process!!!!!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 6 жыл бұрын
Hans Pcguy - Thank you!!!
@brooklynryan1627
@brooklynryan1627 Жыл бұрын
I had been trying warm water as well, but I didn't allow it to sit long enough. Thank you SOOO much!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Glad this worked out for you!!! 😁
@bigdmac33
@bigdmac33 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou. It's always been a bugbear doing this and you've saved the day!!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
Whoohoo! So glad I can help out. 😊
@leonicholson9382
@leonicholson9382 3 жыл бұрын
Simple, easy, works. Outstanding video.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad it worked out for you.
@ranstra12
@ranstra12 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! It Worked.. After peeling off the label, I just put the paste on the residue, rubbed it in and scraped it off with the backside of a knife. Easy peasy.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Yippee!!! 👏👏👏. So glad this worked out well for you. Thanks for letting us know.
@janedavis8690
@janedavis8690 3 жыл бұрын
Just tried this on 2 plastic bottles and 1 glass container and it really worked great. Thank you so much for this video. So Awesome !!!!!!!!!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Yay!!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know it worked for you!
@cheerfulmouse
@cheerfulmouse Жыл бұрын
I have a lot of sticky residue on a 2Qt container that has been winning the scraping battle. Soap and water did very little. Green scouring pad only helped later after the bits were all stuck in the glue, as I tried the vinegar spray and scrape method. Which brings me here. I'm so glad you showed the amount of oil you used for the mixture!! Thank you!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
I hope this method works for you! 🥰
@cheerfulmouse
@cheerfulmouse Жыл бұрын
It did work. But I ended up adding more baking soda, as that's the main scouring agent, and the oil goes a long way! I have 3 smaller containers. I'm doing the warming method now ❤️ Honestly just so glad to get these off my counter 😂
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
@@cheerfulmouse - Yay!!! Glad it worked out for you!
@katywagner6809
@katywagner6809 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to try this! Sounds so easy and now I won’t be out the expense of buying a new jar!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
It’s fun to up cycle!!! Best of luck!
@John-mh6mi
@John-mh6mi 5 жыл бұрын
Have been looking for you for a long time, thank you...
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 5 жыл бұрын
John - Glad you found me!!!
@GrapeApe66
@GrapeApe66 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been driving myself crazy w/these stuck on labels for years 🤯 Thanks for your solution.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
April Hill 😂😂 You’re Welcome! 😘
@ilovenoodles7483
@ilovenoodles7483 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting us know that it was expired oil because sometimes expired oil does change the composition and it may or may not work. That was always a question that I had because I have expired oil and I need to put it to use.
@Pat206
@Pat206 Жыл бұрын
Saved me hours of frustration. Thank you. I really like your channel. SUBSCRIBED.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
Awww! 🥰. So glad I helped you out and THANK YOU for subscribing! ❤️
@marythecontrary
@marythecontrary Жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is the EXACT kind of container I am trying to remove the label from!!! 😃
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
Yippee! It’s a great storage container! ❤️
@jackiemontour116
@jackiemontour116 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I loved it. I recycle all those containers and jars as well👏🏻👏🏻👍
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Good for you! We save $ and help reduce waste in our landfills ❤️
@besmeltammo625
@besmeltammo625 Жыл бұрын
I have the same container that I am going to try your method on it tonight. Thank you very much for he video.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
Best of luck, They are great storage containers! 😊
@marybethfrain7165
@marybethfrain7165 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You saved my life ...well ...saved my life from frustration about this process
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 5 жыл бұрын
Mary beth Frain - Yippee!!! Making things easier is my goal when I make these videos!!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
@saram1271
@saram1271 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm a librarian and I'm doing upcycling for a library program where we're turning plastic bottles into piggy banks! I really needed to get allllll the label and residue off. Your finished products look beautiful! Sometimes I'm afraid that reused plastic will look tacky but yours has changed my mind!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 5 жыл бұрын
Sara Mackh - Awwwww! I love you are doing this project!!!! What a great idea!
@ellemim2239
@ellemim2239 3 жыл бұрын
I've tried using hot water along with alcohol,acetone,scrubbing things and nothing 🙃 has worked. I was going to keep looking for help till your voice lured me in to keep listening. I'm so glad I did and can't wait to try! Thanks
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
You’re most welcome! This worked well for me to get me to make a video! ❤️
@alexgamez24
@alexgamez24 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing, thank you so much, you just made my life easier
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 4 жыл бұрын
Alex Gamez - Awww! I’m so happy to do that for you!!! Thanks for letting me know. 😄
@tejaswinireddy3837
@tejaswinireddy3837 3 жыл бұрын
I have tried this trick and it worked well,thank you for sharing
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me know this worked for you!!!
@emmazlateff1830
@emmazlateff1830 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this magic tip,, Lady :) It so easy and worked perfectly.
@Emily-yr6ie
@Emily-yr6ie 3 жыл бұрын
This method is awesome! I used it on plastic bottles and I also just used it to get a sticker off a laminate table top.
@julietlewis3385
@julietlewis3385 5 жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of doing this...thank you for the demo.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 5 жыл бұрын
juliet lewis - Hoping it works out for u!
@googiesfairyfarm4834
@googiesfairyfarm4834 3 ай бұрын
That’s exactly what I use those containers for. I have a ton of them but I’ve never been able to remove the danged stickers! I should have thought to search for a solution long ago🤦🏼‍♀️ Thank you so much!!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 3 ай бұрын
Well at least you knew to keep them! ❤️
@KC_79
@KC_79 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I used it to remove the medical lable, and it work like a charm.
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!! 👏👏👏Thanks for letting us know this worked for you!
@dporrasxtremeLS3
@dporrasxtremeLS3 2 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed! Thanks for your great tips!
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 2 жыл бұрын
So glad this helped you out! Thanks for letting us know. 😊
@joecam21
@joecam21 6 жыл бұрын
That was great I have the same Costco containers, never could get label off before. Thanx
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 6 жыл бұрын
Joe Cam - Glad I could help!
@RoseSmith-jd4df
@RoseSmith-jd4df 11 ай бұрын
This is easy and excellent result. Thank you
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood 11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 🥰. Happy it worked well for you.
@lindabattle7322
@lindabattle7322 Жыл бұрын
I googled and tried 3 useless methods. As soon as I tried this… it worked perfectly. Thank you
@LifeAfter40IsGood
@LifeAfter40IsGood Жыл бұрын
Yay! So glad this video worked for you! ❤️
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