How To Clean Zinc Lids from Ball Jars

Here are some of my flea-market finds
 from First Monday Market Days in
Canton, TX. Vintage aqua blue Ball jars.
They were only $1 or $2.
Such a bargain that I bought a box full.
(as many as I could carry!)

Some had the clamp-on glass lids and
some had the old screw-on zinc lids.
There were a few very large one too. 

These jars are from the 20'3, 30's and 40's

The lid on the left is before. 

The lid on the right is after I cleaned them.

 To clean them I first rinsed all the jars and
lids, then ran them thru the dishwasher.

I then soaked the lids in white vinegar.
 You can heat the vinegar for quicker results. 

I buy cheap store-brand vinegar by the gallon
 for cleaning almost anything.

 I then wiped them down with a little mineral oil on a cloth. 

 I use these old jars to store pantry items and

 bathroom items like: bath salts,

soap, cotton balls, epson salt, etc.

I use them for everything from organizing,
storage, vases and serving.

(filled with tealights on the patio)

 (filled with my oatmeal sugar mixture)

(filled with daisies)

(filled with homemade dishwasher detergent)

(filled with homemade granola)
I love the look of these old Ball jars.



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