How to get labels off jars and bottles: 14 easy ways - HOW TO DO EVERYTHING How to get labels off jars: 14 methods 1. Coconut oil With the help of coconut oil, most labels can be peeled off amazingly easily. This is because the coconut oil has a high saturated fat content. 2. Margarine or cooking oil Some adhesives can be removed with cooking oil. Put oil on a kitchen towel and rub into the glue residue.