How To Remove Labels From Wine Bottles？

There are various reasons for removing labels from wine bottles, including reusing the glass bottles, updating the labels, cleaning the bottle, and ensuring legal compliance. Many people recycle old bottles for DIY projects or environmental purposes, and removing the old label is necessary for this reuse. At the same time, wine brands may update labels or designs, or consumers may customize labels for special occasions, making label removal essential for these purposes.

Additionally, removing labels helps wine collectors restore the original appearance of the bottle by removing damaged or faded labels, thus increasing the bottle’s collectible value. Bars and restaurants may also remove labels to create a uniform display or highlight the glass bottle’s design. In commercial production, removing old labels and replacing them with new ones helps manage batch and inventory information, ensuring product compliance and maintaining brand identity.

Hot water method

• Place the wine bottle in a large bowl or sink and add enough hot water to ensure that the bottle’s label is completely immersed.
• You can add some dishwashing liquid or mild detergent to help remove the glue from the label
• Soak for 10-15 minutes until the label and glue are soft.
• Gently peel off the label by hand or with a squeegee. Most labels should peel off easily.
• If the label has residual glue, you can wipe the glass bottle with vinegar or alcohol to help remove the residual glue.

Steam Method

• Place the bottle over a steamer or kettle and use the steam to soften the label.
• Once the steam has softened the glue on the label, you can easily peel the label off by hand.
• For stubborn glue residue, you can use vinegar or alcohol wipes.

Oil Method

• Apply a layer of vegetable oil, olive oil, or baby oil to the edge of the label.
• Wait a few minutes for the oil to penetrate the glue underneath the label.
• Use a spatula to peel off the label gently.
• Use a paper towel or cloth to wipe off any remaining oil on the glass bottle.

Oven method (for heat-resistant bottles)

• Preheat the oven to approximately 120°C.
• Place the glass bottle in the oven, taking care that the bottle should stand and not touch the bottom of the oven.
• After heating for 5-10 minutes, the label will become loose.
• Wearing gloves, quickly remove the bottle and easily peel off the label.

Use a professional label remover

There are products on the market that are specifically designed to remove bottle labels and glue. Follow the product instructions when using it to remove labels and residual glue quickly and effectively.

Caution:
Ensure the wine bottle is completely cooled before scraping during operation to avoid burns.

• Some wine bottles may have stronger labels and care needs to be taken when removing to avoid scratching the bottle.
• If the label is stubborn, repeating the operation a few times usually achieves the desired result.

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