Home Repair Hacks Just in Time For Spring Cleaning

Cooking Oil Labels

If you like to reuse jars and bottles, the one thing standing in your way might be the sticky label on the front. They can be hard to peel off, and their leftover residue is gross! Instead of breaking your nails, use some cooking oil to loosen up the gunk and wipe away the residue. 

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