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What gets sticky stuff off glass? If anything….

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Witzend Sun 19-Sept-21 11:53:24

I know there’s something you can buy, but wondering if there’s anything I might have anyway.

I’m about to make a first batch of Delia’s mincemeat - I’ve been soaking jars to get the labels off, but there are a couple where the sticky stuff is really sticking fast.
I should buy Dolmio sauces more than just very occasionally - a nice big jar and the label came off as easy as pie!

HurdyGurdy Sun 19-Sept-21 11:55:13

I'm sure I've read that WD40 will do the trick. I can't recommend it, as I've not tried it myself.

FannyCornforth Sun 19-Sept-21 11:56:31

I’ve got a product actually called ‘Sticky Stuff Remover’, and even that doesn’t do the job!

Bubbe Sun 19-Sept-21 11:56:51

White spirit works for me.

Baggs Sun 19-Sept-21 11:57:16

WD40, elbow grease, an ice scraper.

tanith Sun 19-Sept-21 11:58:05

I use one of those scrunchy pan cleaners the silver ones gets it off a treat.

Baggs Sun 19-Sept-21 11:58:12

Solution of borax or soda crystals with washing-up liquid in hot water. Microfibre cloth.

GagaJo Sun 19-Sept-21 11:58:22

Nail varnish remover. Goo Gone.

Callistemon Sun 19-Sept-21 12:12:54

HurdyGurdy

I'm sure I've read that WD40 will do the trick. I can't recommend it, as I've not tried it myself.

Just asked DH and he said WD40 as well; that's what he uses.

Do you think last year's homemade mincemeat will be ok this year?

Witzend Sun 19-Sept-21 12:18:38

I knew I could rely on GN - the fount of all wisdom!

Since I knew exactly where to find it, I tried the NV remover - brilliant!
Thank you all.

MaizieD Sun 19-Sept-21 12:25:23

I've some excellent stuff called 'Sticky Label Remover'. It works very well.

Not sure if it's still available, I've had mine for ages, but this sounds similar

www.screwfix.com/p/zep-sticky-stuff-remover-1ltr/8648x

Witzend Sun 19-Sept-21 12:37:39

Callistemon

HurdyGurdy

I'm sure I've read that WD40 will do the trick. I can't recommend it, as I've not tried it myself.

Just asked DH and he said WD40 as well; that's what he uses.

Do you think last year's homemade mincemeat will be ok this year?

I’ve still got a little of last year’s - maybe a quarter of a jar - I shall have a sniff but I’m sure it’ll be fine.

In the past I’ve used a previous year’s shop bought mincemeat often enough - don’t see why home made would be any different.

Redhead56 Mon 20-Sept-21 07:59:01

I make pickles chutneys and jams some very thin plastic labels are very hard to remove. I soak them in fresh boiled water then I use a round metal pan scourer and washing up liquid. I keep repeating the process until the label has gone.

harrigran Mon 20-Sept-21 08:49:40

Sticky stuff remover from Lakeland works every time, I have removed labels from glass, plastic and metal and it works a treat on skirting boards when you get black scuff marks.

Sar53 Mon 20-Sept-21 09:02:11

I use nail varnish remover, usually does the trick.

Calendargirl Mon 20-Sept-21 09:25:50

I also use the Lakeland sticky stuff remover, I find you need to apply it and let it ‘work’ for a few minutes to make it easier to remove the labels. Some come off easier than others though.

nadateturbe Mon 20-Sept-21 09:25:59

Sar53

I use nail varnish remover, usually does the trick.

Ditto

Witzend Mon 20-Sept-21 13:12:27

PS Callistemon, I’ve just been making my first batch of Delia’s mincemeat, and her recipe says she’s kept it for up to 3 years.

Callistemon Mon 20-Sept-21 13:39:10

Thank you Witzend

I have two full jars from last year and no-one is that keen on mince pies except DH and me so that should be plenty.

JackyB Mon 20-Sept-21 14:41:01

I keep my home made mincemeat in the freezer. However, I use a recipe that doesn't have any alcohol in it.

Witzend Mon 20-Sept-21 19:24:52

All done - 6 lbs should just about make enough mince pies for the ?? in this house - plus a few for the neighbours, of course.

Fleur20 Mon 20-Sept-21 19:28:28

If you have leftover mincemeat, cover with a thin layer of brandy...keeps for years ...and gets better and better...??