Easy Tips to Clean Old Oily Smell, Grease, and Stains from Pickle Jars

Published : Feb 03, 2026, 09:49 AM IST

How to clean pickle bottles: With a few simple home remedies, you can make your pickle jars completely clean, odor-free, and ready for reuse. Let's explore the most effective ways to clean them.

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What are the effective ways?

Pickle jars get sticky and smelly from oil and spices. The strong odor and stains can make them hard to reuse. But with simple home remedies, you can get them perfectly clean.

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1. Warm Water and Dish Wash Liquid

First, fill the bottle with warm water. Then add dish wash liquid. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then scrub the bottle with a brush and rinse.

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2. Use Baking Soda

Add warm water and 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda to the bottle. Shake and rinse after 20 minutes. This removes both stains and odors.

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3. Use White Vinegar

Mix equal parts of white vinegar and warm water and pour it into the bottle. Let it sit for 30 minutes. This will break down the oil and spice layer.

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4. Scrub with Lemon and Salt

Cut a lemon, apply salt to it, and scrub the mouth and inside of the bottle. This reduces grease and odor.

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5. Drying Thoroughly in the Sun is Essential

After washing, dry the bottle in bright sunlight. Sunlight naturally eliminates odors.

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How to remove stickiness?

Put warm water, dish wash liquid, and baking soda in the bottle and leave for 20 minutes. Then scrub with a brush. The stickiness will go away instantly.

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How to remove the smell?

Wash the bottle with vinegar or lemon water and dry it in the sun. Repeat the process if needed. The smell will be completely gone.

With these easy methods, you can make old pickle bottles as clean as new.

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