JI Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I used to not wash jars. Then I started washing them using the dishwasher with sanitizing cycle. It takes a long time and is a pain. I have some big orders to fill. Can I spritz the inside with windex glass cleaner and wipe well/let air dry? It seems quicker and ammonia based cleaners cut grease. I am just trying to save time. Plus hubby is not crazy about me loading tons of candle jars in our dishwasher, lol, but he tolerates it. I think perhaps glass adhesion was a tad better in washed vs unwashed but I did not notice a substantial difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 95% of the time I don't wash. This is where a hidden cost comes in to play with pricing. The cost of electricity is a cost (as well as the water charge) ... not to mention depreciation on the dishwasher. If there is no substantial difference in adhesion I wouldn't bother. (I do wash if it's obvious there is a coating on the jar.)If it were me, I'd run a test making a candle with a spritzed one, dishwashered one, and one out of the box and then choose which one to use. The time it takes to make these 3 testers could save you tons of time and money in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OldGlory Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I don't wash jars. If I get jars or tins that need work or aren't perfect I'll use those for testers. Is there a film on the inside of your jars? Any other reason for washing than wick stickers adhereing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPacNW Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I wipe them out with a kitchen towel...I had wick tabs coming undone...never had that before..thought it might be some kind of machine grease/film...so just started the quick wipe...seems to work....haven't had any wick stickers unstick since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanie353 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Typically I don't wash jars unless they arrive with a film. I do wipe them out with a paper towel before using to get rid of any dust.Those that did arrive dirty or with a film, I'll soak or hand wash with dish washing soap and a little ammonia. Then rinse good in hot water and let air dry on a kitchen towel.With some waxes I find I'll get wet spots and others not so I don't think it has to do with the glassware if it appears clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimb Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I don't normally wash my jars either, but I do check for cat/dog hair in the box. I will sometimes wipe out with a dry paper towel if I think there might be dust in there.Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I don't wash mine either - good wipe with lint free towel and ready to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbenimble Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I do wash may jars. I've tried not washing and it was not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I always wash my jars. The wick stickums won't stick on mine otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon44 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I always wash my jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I always wash my jars too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puma52 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) I always wash my jars too.:smiley2: Edited October 10, 2012 by puma52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I wash mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JI Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Instead of using my dishwasher with the sanitizing cycle I am now spritzing the inside of jars with windex and wiping. Seems to be good so far. Hopefully I will not regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbluedento Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 When using bought containers I spritz with windex usually, if it is a repurposed container I give it a more thorough clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Instead of using my dishwasher with the sanitizing cycle I am now spritzing the inside of jars with windex and wiping. Seems to be good so far. Hopefully I will not regret it.Sounds good to me! I'm going to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda (OH) Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have been fortunate in the past 10 years to receive well packaged jars that arrive ready for pouring, I do not have time to wash each jar nor would I want too. Time is money. Of course, if they are obviously DIRTY I would have my husband wash them - lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JI Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 The windex has been working really well, so far. It's very quick. Candles that I poured 2 weeks ago still look good, as far as adhesion, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
try2chme Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) I use baby wipes and a microfiber towel... the towel is awesome to get the jar clean... and baby wipes get all the leftover wax out of the jars. Not sure how it affects glass adhesion, but it is the easiest clean up job for me. I have tried washing and do wash sometimes, but seems like they don't get as clean. I may try the windex though just realized you may be talking about brand new jars... i was referring to jars for testing, but i believe the microfiber towel would work just fine to get out any dust, etc... Edited December 27, 2012 by try2chme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerywren Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I will wipe out a visibly dusty/filmy jar with a paper towel spritzed with alcohol, but washing every jar? I don't have that kind of time. Maybe if I had adhesion issues or something, but my jars to this point have been fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriLynn Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I have never washed jars...I've poured EL soy container blend for over 10 years...not had a problem with adhesion. If there is something visible in the jar, I use a baby wipe. Like Faerywren, I don't have the time to add washing jars to my production schedule or cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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