In article >, The Joneses
> wrote:

> Sara Gottlieb wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > This is my last question tonight, I promise! Is it ok to re-use the
> > water in the canning bath for processing another batch of jars?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Sara
>
> I reuse mine all day while I'm canning. Maybe even a second day. But
> after that (even tho I have soft water in the house) I get deposits on
> the jars. Nothing dangerous in that, just icky white stuff around the
> jars.
> Edrena

A glug of vinegar in the kettle is your friend, Edrena. Even if I use
soft water.
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-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 7/4/04.