Reuse Old SALSA and PICKLE Jars || COOKING WITH BERTA JAY -Tips and Tricks

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[@shirleydenton4747]

When I think back how little my grandmother had to work with in the fifties. She would have saved every jar and plastic bag and reused and reused. I love any channel that showsus how tokeepstuff out of the landfill.

[@bertajay]

Thanks so much, Shirley, for your encouraging words. It's always nice to know that what I share puts a smile on someone's face. Blessings to you and your family. Be wise and stay safe 😊

[@Jazcamrob]

I reuse glass pasta sauce jars and I boil them, in order to sterilize the glass.

[@bertajay]

Good idea...thanks for you tip.

[@ashleybanda1566]

does boiling them also get rid of any left over smell?? do you add anything to the water for that?

[@lionintu]

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[@AcornHillHomestead]

These jars are getting so valuable now. If we save jars that are all the same they look so much nicer on shelves or the fridge. I save small jars for seed and dried flower head saving. The seeds keep nice and the seed heads look sooo cute in an antique cabinet with garden books.

[@Judy122550]

Hi Berta, Mom uses a lot of jars for storing as well. I save all my jars for my Amish friend Sadie. She has 13 children & she does a lot of canning for her family & also for her produce stand at her home where she sells homemade jams,jellies,pickles, chow chow & red beets . I will use this method to take labels off before giving them to Sadie as sometimes it is hard to get them off. Sadie does all her canning on a huge wood & coal stove in the dead of the summer heat. She plows her fields with a team of horses in her bare feet & plants the fields. She works along side her husband some of the older kids are old enough to work the fields as well, & a few of the middle ones help take care of the little ones when Sadie is in the fields.The children only go to 8th grade.We have been friends for many years. Thanks again Berta for the tips with the jars .have a Blessed day ( Judy )

[@bertajay]

Wow, Judy! What a wonderful story to share with me about your Amish friend. I am so glad this will help her. 13 children, eh? That takes much love and patience and I am sure the Lord has blessed her with loads of both. It is always so nice to hear how little things I have been doing for years can help so many people. Thank you for sharing; I have been blessed by your friendliness. 🥰❤️

[@suchef8518]

I can't believe how much we are alike! YOU should SEE my jar collection!!! LOL unbelieveable! My mom grew up in the depression days and she taught me to recycle. I particularly like glass. I try to stay away from plastic as much as possible!

[@bertajay]

I have a cabinet full of jars in my cabinet. Why don't you snap a pic of your jar collection and share it with me and my other viewers. I am sure they would like to see it. Always fun when we share with one another. Blessings to you, Suchef 😄

[@suchef8518]

@@bertajay I would, but have no idea how to do that! : /

[@bertajay]

@@suchef8518 No worries, Suchef. Smile and know this will all work out for good.😊

[@ginsederp]

For me, I just put a steel wool to it. Since glass is harder than steel, the wool won't leave a mark on the glass, but the glue is definitely softer than steel, and can thus be easily rubbed off.

[@ticklemebrown52]

I never throw away glass jars! Use them for leftovers as a space saver in the refrigerator, and to store all my dry goods. I'm a city girl that had a country mama😉

[@bertajay]

Trina, Trina, Trina...you are my kind of girl. I do the same thing w with jars; but, I'm a country girl still who had a country momma...I grew up on a small farm. Kindred spirits, you and I; thanks for you encouraging comment. Do check out my other videos; they may help you, as well. Click here: and then click on 'videos' when you get there...look around and see what you can use. kzbin.info/door/Qjlr0Q3POBrYM1CL-yfRrQ?view_as=subscriber&pbjreload=10

[@MyJp1983]

I can't stand the waste, so I save up all my jars, clean them well, and leave them on the curb for the dumpster divers

[@markdavid110]

Hey Hey Berta Jay An even easier way to remove labels, and especially glue --- First, fill the jar with pretty hot water, (to at least the top of the label) and let it set for three to five minutes. The glue melts and the label peels right off. I think 'Dr. Frankenstein' already mentioned a simular method in the comments. But to get all the glue off - Put about a tablespoon of cooking oil on a paper towel, (butter flavored oil works as well. I guess any oil may). Scrub the oil over the glue for a couple minutes, and then wash the oil off with soap and water. Like New! This is a tip I learned from another KZbin channel a couple years ago. Unfortunately I don't remember which one, so I don't know who to give props to. Sorry; whoever you are. I hope this helps everyone. KZbin! It's like getting a college degree, in life.

[@bertajay]

I have never heard it put that way, Mark...a college degree in life. I like that. 😊

[@shirleydenton4747]

You should be quoted. Best description of KZbin

[@danleep1185]

I have been using 'recycle' jars and their lids for years with me being 80 years old as of now! I simply make certain that any jar is sound, ie, crack and chip free which the normal process for any jar. As for the recycle lids, I don't use: bent lids, lids that have scratches on the underside of any of the lids and I only use lids that have the protective coating on the underside...not the uncoated nut butter type lids (except for more home made nut butter). I have and do reuse these lids multiple times whether they be threaded or lug lids (upon passing proper inspection). I remove any and all labels from the jars using various processes that may be disapproving by some folks but the processes work for me. Any recycle jar and lid that is newly acquired gets labels removed and then bleach-washed in hot detergent water, rinsed, dried, cleanly stored and readied for canning use. There are benefits in using recycle jars: easy to give as gifts without requiring another jar in return; they are mostly free (mine are always free)...no money spent. The canned results using these jars and lids have always (ALWAYS) been perfect and not different than using mason type jars and lids. If new lug lids are needed/desired, then search on your browser for lug canning lids and several sources will appear that are easy to navigate and order from. I have done this many times, Even Amazon will have links for lug and threaded lids. Always get lids that have the protective coating on the underside of each lid...this coating is normal for using with canned food.

[@marycahill546]

I save ALL my jars because our church summer camp for kids uses them for arts and crafts. I also save and collect shoe boxes -- our church ladies fill them with toiletries and handy little items for the women at a local battered women's shelter. Makes a nice Xmas gift.

[@bertajay]

You are doing a great job of recycling. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate you sharing what you do. Thanks again.

[@soyoucametosee7860]

I have done this for years. However most folks i know wont reuse a perfectly good jar.

[@bertajay]

So glad we think alike, soyoucametosee7860. I hear that "great minds think alike." What does that say about you and I? 🤗

[@ElectricFrostBites]

Nice tip, I will surely use it. :) Greetings from Bosnia & Herzegovina!

[@bertajay]

Wow!! I am so excited that my little tip has reached Bosnia and Herzegovina! I recycle my own jars all of the time and I hope you will too; let me know how it works for you!

[@colleentam6446]

Berta Jay , Hi there Berta Jay, It is almost magical to me the way we can now communicate globally in real time ! 🌎🌍🌏 So cool...😊 I love your idea of using glass jars. Much healthier than plastics... Don't know if this would be helpful... My Dad was visiting me & noticed that I was having a hard time removing a label. He suggested that I fill it with hot water first, then soak if necessary. Has worked well for me. Just love you! 💛🌹🍀

[@bertajay]

@@colleentam6446 Thank you so much, Colleen. I will try your dad's hot water tip! Thank you for sharing it with me. I just love you, too. I am so thankful to be able to share with so many people so easily and quickly. ❤️

[@SheriAnne0711]

I love this tip and do it all the time. Here is another tip for people who are new to doing this...at first I could not get the smell of what had been in the jar out. Salsa jars still smelled of salsa. Good old vinegar to the rescue. I put a small amount of white vinegar in the jar and let it sit for a little while. Smell is gone!! :) Hope you have a blessed day Berta!!!

[@conniepine8642]

I always soak my jars and when it comes off I just use a scoure pad to get off the glue stuff .I use store bought jars all the time . Nothing wrong in that

[@StewsChannel]

Same, those plastic scrubbies usually take the residue off if the jars have soaked for a while.

[@sennybenny6639]

old toothbrush could help with getting the glue off. great vid :)

[@bertajay]

OMgoodness, Senny benny! You are so right! I keep old toothbrushes for doing other things, I never thought about using one for this task. I will try your suggestion for sure. THANKS SO MUCH!!

[@kylier6073]

I just used a can of vegetable oil to get the glue off because it’s all I had and it worked perfectly!!

[@junesmith618]

Goo-gone helps remove the paper and glue. Also, glue spots can be shaved off after you freeze the jar.

[@944gemma]

Two things. A little shortening or cooking oil rubbed on the jar label and left to sit a bit will also get the sticky stuff off. Number two, I think jars might be safer and best of all you can see what’s in them. Berta, I think you are heaven sent. Keep it going. You give this 77 year old confidence to try.

[@bertajay]

Thanks, 944gemma, for your comment and support. I agree, jars are safer. I appreciate your sharing. ;-)

[@ceeemm1796]

Goo Gone is great for removing label glue residue.

[@drfrankenstein3556]

Hun, just place your jars in hot water then pour boiling water over the label. The boiling water melts the glue on the label and makes it sooo easy to remove.

[@bertajay]

Thanks so much for sharing, Dr. 🙂

[@MyJp1983]

I'm sorry if this is a repeat, but googone works miracles on jar labels. If you use a lot, you can buy a quart can of naphtha from a hardware store for about $15 and it is the same thing as googone, ronsonall, or zippo brand lighter fluid. Not as eco-friendly as the citrus oil, but it works better on labels and is easier on your hands

[@bertajay]

Thanks, Jason...I don't think I have seen your comment before; so, thank you again. 👍🏽I appreciate you sharing with me and the rest of the Troup. Have a wonderful day.😊

[@igbolearning8539]

Oh my goodness I do the same thing..my kids already know I save jars- to put foods away..cut up onions peppers etc...dry beans..I love my jars!

[@bertajay]

Yay, Claudia! Girl, you got it! That's the way my cabinets look also. Great minds 🙂

[@terryboivin9173]

I love saving jars for everything! Believe it or not, peanut butter also takes off the labels after soaking! And who doesn’t have peanut butter! 😊

[@bertajay]

I just got that same tip about peanut butter from another trouper; I really enjoy eating peanut butter, though. Is this messy? Let me know. thanks so much, Terry. I will have to try it. 🥜😀

[@0mfgeeze]

Its super messy! The reason the PB works so well is because of the oil. Just use any oil and it will be easier to use and less of a sticky mess.

[@sandrarako4559]

Ms. Berta You are answer to prayer. I have been trying to find a simple way to reuse my glass jars. Thank you ma'am.

[@bertajay]

You are so welcome, Sandra. I am glad to be of service and a blessing to you. Have a wonderful Sunday...it's almost here. 😊

[@sheilarogers3448]

Boil mine sterilize and peel. But also use glue away to get leftovers off also use Classico jars. Use all my jars olive pickles etc.

[@bertajay]

Thanks! 😊

[@944gemma]

So glad I found your channel.

[@bertajay]

I am so glad, too, 944gemma. Keep watching.

[@therobertrichter1]

How do you get the smell out of the lids? Pickles and salsa lids in particular tend to smell like pickles and salsa

[@alenaB]

Baking soda and a little bit of water or vinegar, rub all around, let sit for a few, wash. :)

[@nancysoler8966]

Any oil that is used will take the glue off the jars. I’ve tried it and it works wonders.

[@bertajay]

Thank you, Nancy. I will give it a try. 😊

[@mariepla1370]

I've been doing this for years. The jars with wide mouth are great for left overs. Many sauce jars are mason jars and "Mason" is imprinted on the jar. Those I use to keep my dried foods, to have handy for cooking. Since I buy the same sauce, the jars match. LOL.. Too much waste in this world, repurpose and reuse is the way to go. Thanks for sharing.

[@bertajay]

You are so welcome, Marie. I keep sharing the simple things l do in my kitchen and other places. Glad you do the same. Why throw out a perfectly good glass jar? Not me and not you.👍🏽❤

[@privateprivate8366]

If you’re referring to the Classico Atlas mason jars, please google. Those are not true mason jars and are not meant for actual canning. People do use them but, it is safest to use actual mason jars that have the thicker wall.

[@fredfunk6802]

I've used the baking soda/oil paste with limited success, but I don't like having to clean off the oil afterwards. I've used WD40, which is only marginally more effective, but expensive if you are doing any volume. Gasoline works, but it's pretty harsh and I hate the fumes, and the smell that gets left behind. My go-to method now is low-odor mineral spirits. It's a bit more oily than gasoline, but just as effective. The oder left behind dissipates after a day or two. Also I have found that not every jar is the same. Sometimes the labels peel right off with a little heat; other times they want to be stubborn and have to be scraped off. I put my jars in the microwave to boil the water, and sometimes they still won't peel. I scrape them with an old scissor, or a utility knife blade. Don't ever put them on the stovetop to heat them; they will fracture, as the glass heats too unevenly (my friend tells me...). If you're working with PET (polyethylene) or PETE plastic containers, do not let your hot water temp exceed 130 degrees F, or you'll start to deform them. Use a simple cooking thermometer to monitor. Don't try to heat those (PET) in the microwave, or you'll surely melt them. Don't put any metal in your microwave, including PET containers with remnants of the foil seal still attached (fire show in the microwave...). If you want to remove the inked expiration date-stamp from your container, use 80%+ alcohol or hand sanitizer with 80%+ alcohol. Happy hunting.

[@fredfunk6802]

It's a shame that no one markets replacement lids for pickle/salsa/jelly/mayonnaise jars for home canning. The jars themselves can be sterilized easily enough, but I'm not so sure about reusing the lids safely. You can boil them, but they have a rubberized coating that helps them seal, and you'll probably cause it to separate from the lid. Maybe just as well. I've heard it said that salvaged jars like those cannot withstand the heat of the canning process without fracturing. I don't know. Seems like my mom reused mayonnaise jars many times.

[@bertajay]

Thank you, Fred for sharing. I appreciate it and I hope others will see your comment use your information. Thanks, again. 👍🏾

[@fatbaldguy7166]

I’ve heard vinager and water will even take off the glue in about 2 hours.

[@bertajay]

Okay, Fat. I'll have to give vinegar a d water a try. Seems like a long time.🤔 Thanks for your tip 😊

[@somename152]

Another tip for getting glue off of glass jars is using a razor blade. I have one that has a handle it's kinf like an exacto knife but it's horizontal and works perfectly after you soak the in a bit of warm water.

[@bertajay]

Thank you, Some. 😊

[@robinbaich169]

I read that you can use 1 part veg oil and 1 part baking soda to get labels off. I also use glass jars to store leftover sauces and gravies. I also use them for quick pickles.

[@bertajay]

Thanks for sharing, Robin. I appreciate you taking your time to do so. Have an amazing day! ;-)

[@robinbaich169]

@@bertajay - You are a very kind and classy person. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. Stay safe, stay well. Have a great summer!

[@TheAlabamaKid]

I've started saving my jars that my blackberry jelly comes in. I don't mind buying ball jars, I just don't like wasting perfectly good glass jars. loved your video.

[@EstelleCreativeDesigns]

I do a lot of crafting and have jewels, beads and such and I use my old jars and containers to store them. I can because I'm going to be using old salsa jars for my sugar and coffee containers for a glam coffee station. I purchased others jars from dollar tree but they were to big. I just subscribed, head on over to my channel to check out the 2 tier coffee station tray I made and come back for the reveal with items on it. I will post video in June.

[@944gemma]

Do you ever make vanilla extract or lemon extract? Also, have you ever tied the black bean brownies? They’re made with a brownie mix and a can of black beans.

[@bertajay]

I don't make vanilla extract but I do know how to. Tell me about your black bean brownie recipe. I'll take a look and see how it's done with a mix and can of beans. Thanks for the suggestion, 944gemma.

[@amandamaguire8523]

An s o.s. soap pad will take that glue off after soaking also.

[@bertajay]

Thanks, Amanda, for sharing that tip. I appreciate your input. 👍🏾 😊

[@meloi661]

Cool. I’ve been trying to save jars more. Don’t need to buy mason jars anymore. Great video!

[@bertajay]

Thanks so much, Marjannie. I use this trick all the time; sounds like you be also.

[@cringecommander4765]

you can't use them for canning tho. glass is too thin and the seal on the lid deteriorates.

[@carfvallrightsreservedwith6649]

Read through the comments for awhile and not one time did one state they reuse them for canning. You're losing out if you don't! They ARE canning jars. Why do you think they have that popper button in the lid? TO CHECK FOR SEAL (vacuum) and how'd they get it to seal? PRESSURE CANNED. Plenty of YT videos showing people doing this.

[@suemcpherson9508]

I wash all my dishes with hot water only. Dosen't take long for label to come off, using a brillo pad the glue comes off fast. So everything is about a one sink method. Oh by the way, I use rubber gloves my daddy taught me that. I like the comment about using hot water on the inside to melt glue. Love you channel so far.

[@bertajay]

Thank you, Sue. The hot water works for me as well but not as quickly as the CitraSolv. I appreciate you taking your time to leave a comment. I enjoy reading what my viewers have to share. Have a peaceful day. 😊

[@uppanadam74]

I've been doing this...and some of he glue takes FOREVER!!

[@almostjane1754]

Baking soda will remove "jar glue" very easily - as well as just about any oil. Don't use anything too pricey or precious - for example I would never want to use good olive oil for this, but I wouldn't mind using baby oil or mineral oil etc. You don't need a lot either, just keep working on it. My grandmother used peanut butter, but I sort of hate to use good food for this purpose when there are other things that work & aren't wasting food. Good idea to wash all old jars very thoroughly too - you might even want to boil some in a stockpot before re-using [just in case]. As always, great tips, Berta. Keep them coming!

[@bertajay]

Thanks, Janet for all of your support and encouragement and positive and helpful comments! You are wonderful to take your time to share with me. 😊 l appreciate it immensely.

[@lizatubilleja]

Thank you Berta. I want to recycle my glass bottles instead of buying new jar containers to organize my pantry goodies.

[@bertajay]

This will definitely work for you. I do it all the time. It's a money-saver. Thanks for sharing.😀

[@HARVEYDOWD20]

steel wool is fast for the labels after a quick soak

[@bertajay]

I'll have to give that a try, Daniel. Sounds good! Thank you. ☺

[@stveide1]

If you have a heat-gun, many labels will come off clean by just heating from the outside.

[@thedrakesmigrate]

Hi Berta Jay - love you and your videos! Awesome tip about reusing jars. Thank you. Here's a tip for labeling those jars. Write on the glass with a permanent marker (like a Sharpie). When you've used all the contents, use a dry erase marker (like an Expo) and scribble over your 'permanently marked - label'. Like magic, it removes the permanent marker (removes the 'permanently marked - label') 😉. *Edited to be more clear with the wording. - CD

[@bertajay]

You are amazing! Another viewer told me about this tip also. It will be in one of my upcoming videos...stay tuned 'the Drakes Migrate,' it has already been recorded. Thanks so much for your sharing how to remove...that I didn't know. 😀

[@bertajay]

Drakes Migrate, I have used added your tip in the Description Box of tomorrow's video upload (7/2/19), which was recorded a few weeks ago. I used a steel wool pad and soapy water to remove the permanent marker label in the video but, I thought your idea of scribbling over the permanent marker with a dry erase marker needed to be included. Thank you so much. 😀

[@thedrakesmigrate]

@@bertajay Ahh, you're welcome. I love, Love, LOVE your channel!! I'm looking forward to more of you're great recipes and tips. Cathi.

[@christygreen9550]

I love this. Never heard of citra-sol. Thank you

[@5sweetiepie]

If you use pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce jars how do you get the smell out of the lids? It seems the odor clings to the seal in the lid. I have tried many things and nothing seems to work.

[@privateprivate8366]

Mason jars are ONLY air right, if you’ve sucked the air out of them and the depression in the lid is sucked in. Do not think they’re air tight, merely because you screwed the lid back on. They’re not. This is why reused jars are only good for dry goods. Because, unless you’re using oxygen absorbers for dry goods, like spices and dehydrated items, there’s air in there, which is going to lead to some pretty bad news. Unfortunately, there’s no FoodSaver jar sealer that fits most of these jars, to suck the air out of jars with wet ingredients.

[@bertajay]

Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@kathrynpalomino5635]

What also works to get it off right away is a stainless steel scrubber and dawn dish soap and run it under warm water and scrub away work's great don't need to put too much pressure just like washing dishes

[@Sabbathissaturday]

You can boil those labels off too. I reuse those jar to can my foods. The labels come off in the canning process.

[@saekan2815]

Thank you! My frist impression on your video: Finally! someone with some common sense.

[@angelajg]

I make a paste of vegetable oil and baking soda, rub it all over the label, leave it for about an hour (usu longer because I get distracted by other tasks).

[@eglotkalin]

Got here from googling something else completely. Basically looking to see if i can reuse these class jars for canning, and how to do so.

[@lynnecampbell923]

I HAVE BEEN SAVING JARS FOR 2 YRS

[@bertajay]

Yay, Lynne! 🤸🏾‍♀

[@ARadhikaRay]

Love all ur videos... Its always good to recycle.. ! Take cr

[@bertajay]

Thanks so much, Radhika. I try my very best to recycle. I appreciate your support and your comment.

[@seandrake7534]

Ok so I know it’s said not to do it but have you ever tried to reuse these jars for canning and what was your experience of so thank you for any advice

[@marvinhindman1790]

thank you dear! love from camano island washingt

[@lisablake4237]

Hi Berta. Hello from Alaska. Can you water bath can in a reused jar like that?

[@clintnovaclaw]

I reuse those glass jars and glass bottles for my hot mug cup

[@bertajay]

Explain a little more, Wilson. I'm not sure I understand how you do that. Help me out. I do like the idea. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@commandercool1953]

Great tip! I'm all for saving money and using what I have. Thank you .

[@bertajay]

You're welcome and yes, Maria, you will save money! I do this all the time. So glad you left your comment...thank you.

[@frsp3403]

Stick a small piece of paper towel on that jar soaked with the citrus stuff. I do it with goo gone.

[@sallylawson6742]

I use steel wool to get the remaining glue off. I’ll try the citrus too Thank you😊

[@tomj528]

I've found that a much better way to remove labels from both glass and plastic containers is to keep the label dry and fill the container with hot tap water, put the lid on and let it sit for 10-15 minutes then the label easily peels off. Any glue residue is also easily removed with a little olive oil.

[@bertajay]

Thanks so much, tomj528. I will give this a try and see how well it works for me. I appreciate you sharing. Have a calm day interspersed with peace😊

[@tomj528]

@@bertajay You're very welcome and I hope it works well for you too. I appreciate the kind thoughts, my 26 year old garbage disposal decided to begin leaking all over and I thought of your words while we were mopping up the mess to remind me to take it all in stride. Thank goodness we've got a double bowl sink so we can just use the other side for the next several days until the new disposal arrives and I can swap them out. So mostly a calm and peaceful day, interspersed with a little excitement but still a nice day. Cheers!

[@surferscollective613]

Yeo that works. I sterilise mine in the dishwasher which makes the labels fall off. Must be hot.

[@stephanievallejo8894]

U can put it in really hot water and then use a scrubber and it comes off just use the gray scrubbers

[@pennyrobinson5121]

You can get glue off the jars with a little oil and baking soda. Rub it on until all the glue is off.

[@starspeculation]

The soapy water at 0:55 looks like a smiley face. 😃

[@MsOinkk]

So can you reuse old jam/salsa jar to preserve food like jam? I'm newbie to this

[@bertajay]

Do you mean like to do canning? It's okay that you're a newbie. Newbies become oldies after they are taught. 😊

[@lindamcneely5543]

You can also use rubbing alcohol to remove the glue works awsome on irons too

[@artistlovepeace]

I'm going to check out your lentil soup next.

[@jeremyowens7560]

Love the video! I have a couple of suggestions. Some of the labels have a lite plastic coding and those can parcally pulled off so that the water can get to the white paper layer. And my best one is to use a Scotch Brite stainless steel scrubber to remove the glue and paper. The cleaner is a course steel wool and will not scratch the glass but removed the glue and paper without any effort.

[@bertajay]

Thanks for your tip, Jeremy. I will give it a try. Jeremy Owens 👍🏾

[@captainhands3558]

Thank you ma'am. Forgot to buy jars and Im trying to get these pickles made.

[@bertajay]

I would NOT recommend re-using washed jars for canning. So I think you should buy your jars for pickling if you have to heat them at all in boiling water at all. Is that true? 😊

[@barbarawright3743]

My question is are the lids good for long term storage?

[@ashockablack1670]

Can you drin out of them afterwards?

[@canadiankabingurl9782]

I make a paste with baking soda and vegetable oil. One jar, use maybe 1 tbsp of baking soda and then add enough oil to make a brushable solution. Cover the glue part on the jar and let it sit for 30 min or so and just Scrub off with a scouring sponge. Comes off fairly easy.

[@bertajay]

Thanks so much for sharing, CANADIAN.

[@markdavid110]

An easier way to remove the glue, is to put about a tablespoon of cooking oil on a paper towel, and scrub the glue. It should come off in a minute or so. Then just wash the jar with soap and water, to get the oil off. Real easy. This is assuming the sticker/label is already off. But, If it's not; an easy way to remove the label, is to fill the jar with pretty hot water, and let it sit for about three minutes, or so. The glue melts, and label should peel right off. Then remove the glue.

[@bobsmyth1641]

Q. Are You saying to "can" in..??? Will they seal..??? Or are you sugesting to store short term stuff..-??

[@bertajay]

Store short-term only...these washed out jars are NOT to be used for canning. Use for storing leftovers. I am sorry l did not make that clear, bob😕...forgive me.

[@bobsmyth1641]

Thank you... oh, you're Forgiven,

[@charlietaylor7699]

i like her hair

[@bertajay]

She likes your comment 😁 and appreciates you taking your time to leave it. Have a wonderful and peaceful day.

[@Elainelovejoy]

How do you manage cooking differently for the family? My hubby don’t want to eat healthy and it can be hard to cook two different ways.

[@bertajay]

To be honest with you Elaine, I don't have to cook for other family members because they now cook for themselves...mainly my children cook for their dad and themselves. I am out of that loop...but, it is still hard to take having the foods around that I know are not healthy for me. It is a struggle that I have to work at each and every day. I am sorry I couldn't be more help. 😔

[@Elainelovejoy]

@@bertajay i know that I have a hard time with it and I was just wandering. I’ll want to fix a healthy tasty meal that sounds good to me, but of course he wants meat and potatoes, or cheeseburgers, etc, so then I have to cook two different ways and it can be a struggle, but I am trying to eat healthier in spite of the extra effort and too, it is tempting to eat the cheeseburgers and Fritos and desserts, too, lol. So yeah, it is hard to be around the fattening unhealthy stuff, but I’m glad for your channel and the good choices you give to us.

[@youcandoitetoprosto]

Hi Berta , baking soda plus vegetable oil plus ansiap , mix and apple to label

[@pattir820]

You can also find "Goo Gone" in a small bottle at the Dollar Tree to remove glue and sticky stuff.

[@bertajay]

Great idea! I'll try it! Thanks so much, Patti.

[@darlenetyner881]

"Goo Gone" hasn't worked for me but, if Dollar Tree has it, I'll try it, again. I hate the glue used for some labels.

[@cynthiakunelis4996]

How do we get smell out of salsa jars.

[@sunshine-yr4qw]

Saving jars was normal thing in my house as a kid, I can’t believe people just throw free storage containers that are safer, healthier. Where is people’s common sense lol

[@bertajay]

Hey, Cat. Sometimes that which seems so obvious to you or I is far from the mind/thoughts of others. I've learned to just share and not judge others for what they didn't think of yet. It gives me a job to do that I really love. I'm so glad you recycle jars. It's fun. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me. Have a peaceful day.❤️

[@jessicamoore9771]

I can't believe I havent thought of this sooner I'm 26 years old lol

[@bertajay]

It's okay, Jessica. You know now so, you can just use what you have just learned. I am thankful to be of service to you. 😊

[@claireryan8074]

I puncture a hole in the lid with a push pin and cover it with a square of electrical tape. Then after I put in my dried goods I use a hand-held vacuum sealer to remove all the air. Stays vacuum sealed for one year, so far and counting.

[@Dennise_Who]

You can write them with dry erase markers too!

[@bertajay]

Thanks so much for your great idea. I appreciate it. 🙂

[@jesusrivera8587]

Baking soda and coconut oil, equal parts, make a pare will take off any residue, wd-40 works too.

[@joanbelmont5450]

Thank you Berta.

[@artistlovepeace]

Hi Berta Jay, I'm trying to teach myself how to garden and reuse jars. This was a great lesson. Thank you for producing and sharing.

[@Kriswixx]

Good idea! I just cut a lemon in half from the tree and use that to get the goopies off the jars from the label stickies. works great with a little bit of water after a peel soak. Nice info!

[@otheozzy]

Do you have any tips, on preventing the lids from rusting? I'm having trouble with that.

[@bertajay]

I must apologize, Steve, but I am having the same problem.😔 So far, my only solution is to get the same type of jar and after I am done with its contents, use the new lid and recycle the old rusted one. Don't lose hope there has to be a way...we'll both keep searching. I appreciate your question. 😊

[@otheozzy]

@@bertajay :) Thanks Berta.

[@bertajay]

@@otheozzy You are welcome. 👍🏽

[@magentatulips9110]

Excellent idea!!! Thank you so much.

[@bertajay]

I do this all the time to save money and recycle. You're so welcome, Hadassah. Your name is beautiful.

[@beingtoreyjohnson8874]

Thanks

[@melissamoonfire4323]

Oh my goodness!!! I been saving up all my jars and tops for a little over two months now because I wanted them for a cob home when we get to our off grid land. This makes me more happier to know I can still canned my family favorite foods. ❤

[@shirleyanderson8708]

frozen greens rock

[@moxiepops8457]

You are so cute❤

[@SuperSaltydog77]

The recycling motto is " Reuse Reduce Recycle This young lady is showing us how to Reuse. Xcellent video.

[@berlygirl123]

Goo Gone

[@georgialandau9843]

N o

[@mamagg2444]

How tight do you screw the lids on? It seems different than the ring and lid method. Finger tight and then secure it a little more when it comes out of the bath? Thanks

[@bertajay]

Finger tight so I can unscrew it when I need to get into the jar again 🤭 Let me know if that helps you at all. Thanks for your question.❤️

[@kathym6603]

Citra-Solv Cleaner & Degreaser. This is a solvent that should not get on your skin or into your air. Use gloves. Use good ventilation.

[@bertajay]

Thanks so much, Kathy.

[@jessicaspoto4306]

yes queen ! :) thank you for the tips!

[@bertajay]

You're welcome, Jessica. I just share what I do in hopes it will help someone else and it did help you...YAY \0/

[@aproverbs31woman59]

Great information! Thank you!