How To Properly Clean Glass Jars

In order to get the main bulk of the jar clean you will need a tub of hot soapy water and a good sponge.

How to properly clean glass jars. Fill the clean containers with hot water and submerge into a large pot of hot water and bring to a boil. You can also use the water you used for sanitizing the glass jars to clean the lids and rings once the water has slightly cooled. If youre not up for manual labour then a hot cycle spin in your dishwasher ought to do the trick as well.

Let stand for five. Funnel optional Add a tablespoon or so of rice to the bottle or jar a dash of dish soap and about 12 cup very hot water. Place jars in sink and carefully fill until overflowing with boiling hot water ensuring that boiling water covers the inside and outside rim of the jar.

Wash the jars and heat them in the oven. Let the jars soak in vinegar for almost half an hour before cleaning them gently with a non-abrasive scrubbing pad. Then leave the filled and sealed jars to cool upside down.

Clean Inside Glass Jar Using Uncooked Rice. You may also want to use a gentler soap if you are worried about the condition of your jarlid. If the label is a stickler and soaking doesnt help you remove it consider soaking the glass jar in OxiClean.

Shake vigorously until all the gunk on the bottom and sides has been scrubbed away. When your glass jars order arrives always clean and sterilize them using a hot water bath. Once the jars and bottles are filled use a clean damp cloth to clean the rims don your trusty oven mitts again and screw on the lids.

Remember to use a PLASTIC scrub brush and not a brillo pad as it will scratch the glass on the jar and the lid. You can also check this guide on how to sterilize canning lids. Scrap any residual wax and wash the jar out with soap and water.