djo
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Post by djo on Mar 3, 2021 21:27:15 GMT -5
Lately, when washing jars for tobacco storage, I've been wiping them out with an alcohol swab after I dry them. I figure it can't hurt, and it might kill some nasty little buggers that would attack my tobacco. Can anyone think of a good reason NOT to do this? The swabs are really cheap, and it takes about two seconds to wipe out a jar.
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Post by taiguy66 on Mar 3, 2021 21:52:40 GMT -5
I’ve never thought about it before. Normally it goes into the dishwasher and make sure the jar is completely dry when I reload.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Mar 3, 2021 22:33:23 GMT -5
The alcohol swab can't hurt...just make sure the jar is dry before putting any tobacco in it
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Post by trailboss on Mar 3, 2021 22:37:11 GMT -5
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Post by urbino on Mar 4, 2021 0:02:20 GMT -5
The alcohol swab can't hurt...just make sure the jar is dry before putting any tobacco in it This. I mean, even if there's still some alcohol that hasn't evaporated, it's probably not enough to hurt anything. But it doesn't take long to just let it go ahead and evaporate, either. |
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Post by daveinlax on Mar 4, 2021 11:31:27 GMT -5
I just found out there is a nationwide 32oz mason jar shortage so I guess your lucky to have some. I’ve got 10lbs of ISPD sale bulk tobacco that needs to get jarred before it drys out.  |
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Post by taiguy66 on Mar 4, 2021 15:07:33 GMT -5
Funny you mentioned Mason jars. Every store I’ve recently visit are all out.
Perhaps we have a Mason Jar Gap? Hmmm......
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Post by Professor S. on Mar 4, 2021 17:09:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the article, Charlie! I can't wait to explain to the princess why I need to buy more tobacco so that I can start investing in long-term storage. lol |
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Post by calabash on Mar 5, 2021 12:15:14 GMT -5
I just wash and dry the jars. If I'm reusing one, I change the seal.
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Post by WolfePipes on Mar 5, 2021 14:59:48 GMT -5
About 5 years ago I found a stack of canning jar boxes under my grandmother's house which had not been disturbed for a minimum of 40 years. The cardboard around them was rotten and the lids were goners but I decided to save the jars.
Used the same sterilization process that you would for canning/jarring: Gave them a good scrub and rinse in the sink, and then submerged them in a hard boil for 15-20 minutes.
Thereafter I set them upside down on clean towels until they were dry, stuffed them with various bulks, and then gently simmered the jars in about an inch of water for a few minutes. Once the jars began to get hot, I slapped new lids on, screwed them down tight and they have been sealed with no issues ever since.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Mar 5, 2021 17:18:42 GMT -5
Still using the same bail top ceramic jars that I have been using for going on 9+ years...aro is still fresh and the Va's + VaPers are still ageing...the Va's and VaPers have mellowed out to be sweet tasting and bite-free...enjoying some of the McClelland that i bought several years ago.  |
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