How to Completely Remove Labels from Plant Pots - Flourishing Plants A very simple method for removing labels from plastic containers is as follows - Soak a paper towel in cooking or olive oil Dab the oil soaked paper towel over the label until the oil soaks into the paper Allow the plant pot to sit for at least a day Gently remove the label If the label does not come out the first time (repeat steps 1 to 4)