Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600945
10/13/97

### JAR CLEANING

        Before  reuse,  wash  empty  jars  in  hot  water  with

    detergent
     and rinse well by hand, or wash in a  dishwasher.

    Unrinsed
    detergents may cause unnatural flavors and  colors.

    These
    washing methods do not sterilize jars.  Scale or hard-

    water
     films  on  jars are easily removed  by  soaking  jars

    several
     hours in a solution containing 1 cup of vinegar  (5

    percent
    acidity) per gallon of water.

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