Cleaning mason jars

k15n1

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When I can meat, I find that the jars are difficult to clean. Any suggestions?
 

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k15n1 said:
When I can meat, I find that the jars are difficult to clean. Any suggestions?
Do you Boil them? Automatic dishwashers don't do very well on protine.
 

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I usually just use a dish rag and/or soda. I can't reach more than half way down. Obviously, I should get a brush, but I wondered if anyone had a suggestion for another way or a specific type of brush.
 

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I started using the wide mouth for meat just so I could get my hand inside to clean.
 

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Scotch-Brite pad and the handle of a wooden spoon works for me.
 

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terri9630 said:
I started using the wide mouth for meat just so I could get my hand inside to clean.
We do the same when possible. Harder to find the wide mouth jars anymore but well worth having them for these types of things.
 

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Beekissed said:
terri9630 said:
I started using the wide mouth for meat just so I could get my hand inside to clean.
We do the same when possible. Harder to find the wide mouth jars anymore but well worth having them for these types of things.
Really? 90% of the jars available here are wide mouth. It can be hard to find the regular lids here sometimes.
 

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Corn Woman said:
Scotch-Brite pad and the handle of a wooden spoon works for me.
Ditto with a scrubby dish cloth :)
 
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