New curing jars stink!

[Kerovan]

I have always cured my buds in plastic tupperware/rubbermaid type containers, lately even using glad "disposable" type containers. Never had a single problem.

This time around I decided to try what others have used which is glass mason jars. I went out and bought a couple cases of 1qt mason jars with lids. I open up a jar and they stink to high heaven. I have scrubbed the jars thoroughly with soap and water and also scrubbed the lids. Let them dry and then put the cap on them. Come back in a couple hours and open them up and they stink just as much as before. I can't imagine curing buds in a jar like this, I don't want my buds absorbing the stinky odor from the jar. I believe it's the rubber seal on the lid causing the odor.

Does anybody have any tips on how to remove the stink before I put good buds in these jars?

 

[Dreadheadgrow]

never had the stink problem before with clean new jars maybe they just smell new, but that's still odd. A good high powered steam might work, maybe toss some rice in overnight (rice is very absorbent)

 

[Stoner.Barbie]

that is odd, vinegar or lemon juice will usually neutralize the odor oh and add a little baking powder and make like a paste to scrub it a bit.

 

[Serapis]

never had the stink problem before with clean new jars maybe they just smell new, but that's still odd. A good high powered steam might work, maybe toss some rice in overnight (rice is very absorbent)

+REP on the rice idea....

 

[Jloi]

I don't have rubber seals on my mason jars, at least any rubber that would be inside the jar to effect smell. Another type of jar I use is plastic jars that you can get at wally world or target. They have a metal ring around the top side and it clamps down with a thumb lever. Those also work well!

 

[Oldreefer]

I've been using mason jars since I began to understand and make use of "curing".....as my selection improved and different strains became more available, I've gone to a smaller jar, a starbucks 9.5oz frappucino thats a perfect size for curing the 4-7 grams I usually have per strain....even if a little frappe flavor sank in I wouldn't mind!

 

[Kerovan]

Thanks for all the tips. Think I'll try soaking a few lids in vinegar first. This is a pic of one of the lids. It has to be the rust colored rubbery ring that is putting out the odor. It certainly can't be the glass.

+rep to all who have replied.

 

[Luger187]

if its that bad, take it back. say u think they smell too much and u want to see if others smell like that. usually jars have a little bit of a smell to them, but not too much.

 

[puffntuff]

Mine don't smell and never smelled. I got a couple cases of them at a family dollar store. But the vinegar idea is a good one.

 

[Kerovan]

if its that bad, take it back. say u think they smell too much and u want to see if others smell like that. usually jars have a little bit of a smell to them, but not too much.

I bought 2 different cases from 2 different stores. They all smell the same.

 

[anonymous4289]

i had this issue when i bought a case. i think washing them did the job. once i had cannabis in them the smell could not be noticed and did not effect the smell of the cured product. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just wash them with dish soap and hot water and it should be fine. Maybe let them soak in hot water for a while first.

 

[malicifice]

Same problem with that rubber on the lid. I soaked the lid in hot water and pinesol over night. No smell now. Hope it works for you too. Just wash it off good when your done.

 

[HowzerMD]

I know what you're talking about. It's sort of an industrial smell. If you've got some jars that smell heavily and don't stop after a good rinse I don't know what to tell you.

 

[palerider]

I always boil mine in a big pot for 30mins to remove any odors/chemical residues that may be lurking.

 

[Kerovan]

Thanks pale, I'll try that next. Vinegar didn't work. Just taking the lid off and letting it sit out for several days though has made a noticable decrease in the smell the lid puts out when put on the jars

 

[withoutAchance]

i would say they all smell the same just some people dont notice or get nice old used jars, i think some of that smell comes from the shit that helps the jar make a hermetic seal when you boil it with the presevres in it witch we dont do here at riu so i would think if you fill it 3/4 to 90% full with water tighten lid place upright in boiling water for 5-7 mins wate for lid to suck in and then cool then open it should be completely gone.

 

[Kerovan]

i would say they all smell the same just some people dont notice

this is it exactly. Some peoples noses just don't work as well as others.

 

[LetricBud]

when i bought my jars they smelled a little chemical-y...like rubber maybe.

After storing weed in them for a few weeks, they smell like good weed. My weed has no rubber smell.

 

[skunkbudz420]

its the glue thats under the rubber seal i had the same problem with it when i got my jars i soak them in hot water an salt for 24hrs that worked for me or
Industrial Alcohol hop it works for yea..