Removing sticky labels

[WendyW]

I have a large number of plastic jars I would like to re-purpose as storage in my craft room. I removed the labels, but there is sticky residue left behind that won't come off. I found a product called "Sticky-out" from Elmers that says it removes glue residue, but it made NO difference. I've looked for Goo-gone in the stores but have been unable to find it. In the past I've always seen it in little bottles near the check-out. Anyone know for sure where to buy it, or have any other ideas to clean up the jars?

[MicheleNJ]

I was going to suggest goo-gone. I have found it in the automotive section of Dollar Tree if you have one. You might also want to try rubbing alcohol.

[Kendra AU]

Eucalyptus oil works wonders too, but stinks pretty bad.

In our home we simply fill a sink with the hottest water can, let the jars sit and then peel off the label. The sticky goo left behind is attacked with an S.O.S. type scouring pad and we rinse them. Good as new.

[DD in IL]

I would think a little vegetable oil would work tool

[Dawn Gilmore]

Nail polish remover (acetone) should do it, but you might want to check it somewhere to make sure it won't melt the plastic and make it all cloudy (if that matters to you)

[Paige P]

I *think* I remember that rubbing alcohol removes stickiness. Dh bought a used truck a long time ago that was covered with bumper stickers on the back glass, and I scraped and wiped and scraped some more to get all of that removed.

[Paige P]

Ohhhhhhh, I forgot the AMAZING, cure-all invention

WD-40

It'll take care of anything