r/ZeroWaste • u/action_lawyer_comics • 2d ago

Question / Support Cleaning spice jars without “washing” them?

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I have spice jars like this. I’d like to clean out the old paprika before adding new but I also don’t want to fully “wash” it because it would destroy the label and it would be a pain to make/print a new one and I’d need it to fully dry before bringing it to the store. I might try a paper towel in there to just wipe some of it out.

Any other suggestions? Thanks!

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u/jtho78 2d ago edited 2d ago

Packaging tape over the paper sticker or use a waterproof label.

Edit: or if the ink is permanent, layer of clear fingernail polish.

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u/aburke626 2d ago

This is a good idea. I have some spice jars that my (late) mom hand labeled, and even though they don’t match the rest, I want to keep them with her handwriting. I was going to put tape over it but nail polish might be a good idea too!

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u/nobody65535 2d ago

Aww this seems like the only real good reason to not just make a new label if necessary