labels and oxy-clean

[dunolde]

I have read a few posts about the "oxy-clean" soak for making the removal of labels easy, but no recipes. How much and what kind of oxy-clean (there seem to be a few flavors, depending on the job) should be used? I have some cases of 22oz from which I have never removed the labels.

Thanks!

 

[redd1982]

Actually I use ammonia. Just fill your sink with as much water as possibly and dump 3 shot glasses full of Lemon Ammonia in it. Won't hurt you unless you in such a small amount. Labels will come off in about a half hour (maybe more depending on the type of label).


Hope this helps!

 

[coolharry]

You want oxyclean free, or the generic sun oxygen cleaner. Basically one with out fragrance or dyes etc. I usually do one scoop (around 2 tbsp i think?) per five gallons of hot water.

 

[redd1982]

Oh ya...I have tested oxyclean, and haven't had good results.

 

[basilchef]

I have read a few posts about the "oxy-clean" soak for making the removal of labels easy, but no recipes. How much and what kind of oxy-clean (there seem to be a few flavors, depending on the job) should be used? I have some cases of 22oz from which I have never removed the labels.

Thanks!

There is one with no odor or bleach. Go with that and read the directions on the package. Something like 1 scoop to a gallon (not sure of the specifics).

 

[241]

Oxy clean free. As in scent free. A little less than a scoop in a big target rubbermaid tub is enough for me. I like to use warm water as hot as I can get from the bath tub. If it soaks too long it will get slimy so I get in there and use a kitchen sponge to remove everything. Make sure you clean the inside good too. Then rinse and dry. Then before use soak in star san.

 

[TBBrewer]

Use the oxy free with no fragrances. I put half a scoop in about 3-4 gallons of hot water and let them soak for a day or two. Get a paint scraper and they come off quite easy. There is usually a little adhesive residue which I just hit with a green dish scrubber and rinse with hot water. Just sanitize before use and you are ready to go.

 

[Terryism]

I'm new to home brewing, but have had really good luck getting labels off by soaking in water with regular dish soap, then rubbing the labels off with a magic eraser, those things clean everything!

 

[redd1982]

I did that as well, and it worked just fine. The key to all the ideas in this thread is to allow the bottles/labels soak for a decent amount of time.