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Labels on Plastic removal of    December 30th 2002 Scrubbing scratches up the plastic, and even then it only removes the paper. Tacky glue remains to stick to hands and attract dirt. But removing labels from plastic containers is deceptively easy once you know how. For success every time, without scratched containers or residual glue, follow this simple procedure: 1. Apply a thick coat of cooking oil to the label in question.

2. Allow it to soak in, undisturbed, for 24 hours.

3. Try to peel the label off. If it comes readily, proceed to the next step. If it doesn't, repeat steps 1 and 2. ( Many labels require two applications; some take several.)

4. After the label has been peeled off, some sticky, partly dissolved glue will remain. To remove it, coat the area with oil a final time and allow it to sit overnight. 5. Wipe off the oil and dissolved glue, then wash the container in hot, soapy water. No trace of label or glue will remain.

Of course you could buy a proprietary brand such as the one made by “ Mykal” That’s much easier