Fortunately I have a super fast and easy method to remove labels from wine bottles {or any glass jar for that matter} that is totally mess free and leaves the labels perfectly in tact in case you want to use them for another project!
Last year I did a super simple wine bottle upcycle by painting some bottles to create metallic vases that I added to my fall decor.
My vases were quick and easy, but if you are feeling more ambitious, there are some seriously cool projects that you can make with wine bottles! On my Wine Bottle DIYs with Style board on Pinterest you’ll find ideas for upcycling wine bottles in to chandeliers, outdoor lanterns, book shelves, divider walls, wedding guest books, and even jewelry displays!
But before you can tackle any of these projects, big or small, you first need to remove the labels from the bottles, so I’m going to show you how easy it is!
STEP 1: BOIL WATER & POUR INTO BOTTLES
Be sure to pin this quick tip for later!
If you need some project inspiration, be sure to follow my Wine Bottle DIYs with Style board on Pinterest.
marcus petra says
I wish I would have known that method when I was a somelier!!!
MJ BREWER says
Another inexpensive way of removing residue from bottles sounds weird, but going over the area with cooking oil and then using your fingers also removes it quite easily. You’ll definitely want to wash it with dish soap when you’re finished.
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blueistyle says
Well, that explains why Thoro is out of business. Bad business practices!
Trish Heimerdinger says
Olive oil works great to remove the residue. Just rub it on to loosen the residue and then wash with soap and water.
blueistyle says
Oh, great tip! I'll give that a try!
CDNPrincess says
Won't boiling water in these bottles instantly break them or are they tempered?
blueistyle says
If you had a container with very thin glass, or if the glass were really cold, I imagine it might break. But pouring boiling water into a wine bottle or any other glass food hat I've tried doesn't break the glass.
Família Ros Quer says
Why it doesnt work for me? I cant remove the labels without broken it…
Angela, Blue i Style says
I have not had problems with any glass breaking when I've used this method with wine bottles and condiment jars, but I imagine that very thin glass could break, or if the glass were very cold immediately before you poured the water in, that could likely cause the glass to break as well.
Mandy says
Holy moly this worked SO well. Absolutely zero effort to pull those suckers right off. I see many a wine bottle craft in my future! 🙂
Anonymous says
F.Y.I., when you run out of Thoro, WD-40 does the trick as well for sticky residue and sometimes the ink on containers or glass but for the most part, I use nail polish remover for the ink as well. Just a little tidbit of information.
Vickie S says
Yep, WD-40 is amazing for sooo many things and will clean the glue or paint off great!
Anonymous says
just rub dawn dish soap on the residue rub with finger and scrap with the back of a butter knife or finger nail
Anonymous says
how do you get the neck tin label off
Anonymous says
Utility knife
Anonymous says
Thank you for this great idea! It worked perfectly to take the labels off!!
BarbaraJM says
Peanut butter works the best to remove the sticky label residue. Rub on a thin film of peanut butter, let sit a few minutes and massage off with your fingers. Wash residue off with soapy water.
Karen Hurst says
BY FARE THE BEST / EASIEST LABEL REMOVER (EVER)!!!!! I was able to remove 19 labels in an hour and have! I have about 80, I know, bottles to remove and now I’m not so scared of tackling it. Sidenote, if yo use a funnel to pour the boiling water ,go slowly and don’t get your hands or face to close because it will bubble back at you. Just like putting boiling liquid in a blender. THANKS FOR MAKING MY LIFE EASIER!!!