[Scribbler]

Normally these come off after a good soak in hot water, but some adhesives on some jars are not walter soluble.

I got really fed up with having to use white spirit because of the smell.

Turns out WD-40 is excellent for this.

And arthritis, allegedly.

[plum crumble]

ooh - what a great tip - let me tell you how I have struggled, well, it all began when....


alright, I won't bore you!! 

[compostqueen]

I use the 3m sticky stuff remover and you only need a tiny bit

Kim and Aggie use mayonnaise, or anything oil based works apparently.

The 3m stuff is based on some kind of fruit oil so I dare say you could make it with stuff out the pantry 
Like you say Scribbler white spirit and food is not a happy combo. WD40 at least smells a bit better    Once I've got the cra* off I stick them in the dishwasher

[Trillium]

I've always used nail polish remover with good results.

[Lardman]

I pour boiling water into the jar - not onto the label and wait for it to melt the glue and just pull the label off  , anything left can be wiped off with a paper towel. Just don't get the label itself wet.

[Mrs Bee]

I pour boiling water into the jar - not onto the label and wait for it to melt the glue and just pull the label off  , anything left can be wiped off with a paper towel. Just don't get the label itself wet.

I do this but when the glue is still hanging on I scrape it off with a sharp knife or use the wire wool type of scourer.
I scrub like blazes and think of someone who has annoyed me.

[shokkyy]

I always chuck them in the dishwasher and they come out spotless and completely label and glue free.

[allotmentann]

Some useful tips there. Most labels come off with a bit of elbow grease and a trip through the dishwasher, but like the OP I have found there are some that leave a horrid, sticky glue behind that no amount of scrubbing or dishwashing removes, so I shall be trying the suggestions.

[Beetroot queen]

Brasso rubbed on the outside a tiny amount removes any label residue.

I do then give them a boil wash to remove any trace left 

[BobE]

The prime ingredients of WD40 are a mix of baby oil, Vaseline, and the gloopy stuff that is inside lava lamps.
Plus some other complex chemicals.

[leaningshed]

I use Mr Sheen seems to work on all label glue types.