Well, we had thread discussions on this prior. For me, I soak bottles
for 24 hours in water and 5% (a couple ounces) of janitorial strength
ammonia. About 20% of labels just fall off. 60% loosen them so I can use
a flat razor at 30 degree angle on the label and peel them off. 15% are
real stubborn and use some sort of new glue - these I do step 1 and 2
above, and then spray with "Goof Off" or acetone, repeat step 2 and buff
with a paper towel until it's clean. 5% of used bottles - I just give
up and throw away. (anyone want them?)

Since I use Goof Off, I put bottle in dish washer and then store upside
down in a cardboard wine case when dry.

When I use the bottles, I briefly soak in warm water with a little "5
minute rinse" and then rinse in cool water. I do this and have found
it's a nice way to ensure they are clean, and if any bugs or spiders, or
whatever gets in the bottle - is caught prior to putting new wine in
them. This may not be necessary, but I've found dead flies, spiders,
etc. So I like doing this extra step.

I use Avery #6464 Removable 3 1/4 x 4 labels, which easily come off. I
spray them with clear poly to make them water proof prior to putting on
the bottles.

Well, there's more than you asked for.

DAve


Dick Adams wrote:
> How do you remove laminated labels from wine bottles?
> Soaking in hot water is ineffective.
> Brillo didn't even scratch it.
> Heating in a microwave on high for 5 minutes did nothing,
>
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Dick