A CLEANING fan shared a helpful tip to remove sticker residue from jars.
As a bottle collector, she explained that these tips have come in handy many times.
Reddit user Reluctantseahorse posted a cleaning tip that went viral.
Experienced cleaners reveal different ways to remove sticky residue from glass bottles.
“There are a few options,” she said.
“1: Soak in hot water with dishwashing detergent for about 30 minutes, then scrub with the scrubbing side of a sponge.”
The second method, she added, is to use Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser.
“If scrubbing with a regular sponge and soaking it in water doesn't work, try scrubbing with a Magic Eraser after soaking it in water,” she says.
The third technique is to resort to Goo Gone.
She explained that the product “goes by different names in different countries” but is consistently reliable.
“It's more of an oily liquid that breaks down the adhesive than soapy water,” she explained.
“Scrub with a sponge or magic eraser…
For a homemade solution, she shared her recipe for homemade Goo Gone.
“Mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (or olive oil, coconut oil, etc.),” ​​she said.
Rub vigorously with a cloth [the] Apply the mixture to the surface and wash it off, which is my favorite method, by the way.
“Sincerely yours, From the Woman with Too Many Bottles.”
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People were impressed with the Redditor's apparently thorough adhesive removal experience.
“She has the answers,” one commenter said.
“She's good at making things disappear,” added another.
“She's good at scrubbing,” joked a third.
Others shared their favorite tips that have worked wonders for them.
“Additionally, using the side of an old credit card to scrub it off works really well,” one commenter said.