Is there any easy way of removing jar labels/stickiness?

[curlykaren]

I have a collection of jars that I want to use for Christmas baked goods and decorate, but the labels and glue residue are terribly difficult to remove. Does anyone have a secret/magical/easy method of getting this gunk off the jars?

Thanks

[sunshine sky]

Have you tried nail polish remover? That sometimes does the trick.

[Sooz]

Wd40 works well

[jollyrogers]

Lighter fuel is fabulous for removing sticky labels.

[Norfolkvillas]

This stuff works a treat! http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000TAT4GM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B000TAT4GM&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwfriencom-21

[uncleglen]

white spirit but the environment doesn't like it

[curlykaren]

Thanks all. Tried nail varnish remover as I had some, worked a treat. Brilliant!

[puwetter]

Soak in fairy liquid the plentium one over night