I tend to re-use them for the same blend because I write the name on the lid with a Sharpie and I'm lazy.
Do You Reuse Mason Jars?
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I’ll reuse my jars. Handwashing in soapy water then dry. After that I wipe them out with an alcohol wipe. So far so good. I replace the lids though.
I don't because I switched to mylar bags. If you reuse a mason jar, buy a new lid. They're sold separately.
Would you re-use your car after one journey?
If you are worried throw them in the dishwasher and use new rings each time.
My tobaccos usually arrive in 1# bags. I used to just keep them all in a large cooler. No problem.
Once I realized that going to the cooler was a hassle, I started re-using any old jar I had 'created'
Jam jars, Old Codger Blend tubs, Smucker's natural peanut butter jars, and ya, some masonry jars.
I still use all of these 'methods'.
I've been using a large Sterlite covered salad bowl as a mixing bowl for years. I mix up about 2 or 3 ozs of whatever, and just refill from that. Its large mouth, not unlike its owner, I fear, helps to keep the crumbs in the bowl.
Once I realized that going to the cooler was a hassle, I started re-using any old jar I had 'created'
Jam jars, Old Codger Blend tubs, Smucker's natural peanut butter jars, and ya, some masonry jars.
I still use all of these 'methods'.
I've been using a large Sterlite covered salad bowl as a mixing bowl for years. I mix up about 2 or 3 ozs of whatever, and just refill from that. Its large mouth, not unlike its owner, I fear, helps to keep the crumbs in the bowl.
Only if the ashtray is not full yet!
Just like canning food I reuse jars and rings, lids can easily get tobacco bits embedded in the seal so I just use a new one as I see fit
I know its disgusting but I also reuse my plates and glasses in the kitchen 
My dishwasher has a sterilization setting. The steam that it generates is the home equivalent of an autoclave. Those things are coming out of my dishwasher cleaner and safer than any hand wash could do. There is zero reason for concern about mold with this process, which is as easy as pushing a button. Reuse, recycle. Easy peasy.
There is about zero chance any flavor would come from a lid. My only concern is that if the center lid part is old it may be less elastic and thus a small chance of a leak. There are bigger things in life to worry about.
I reuse them all the time. Wipe them out with a paper towel seems to remove odor of last tobacco. I make sure no tobacco is on the rim of the jar before I close it. Once tobacco is on the rim and resealed it seems very difficult to remove it from the rubber seal. If need be, toss the lid, get a new lid and save the jar, they last for years.
Most dangerous to jars is gravity
Most dangerous to jars is gravity
Jars yes, lids no…retaining ring yes.
Just wash the jar in hot soapy water (you can get a bottle washer to reach down to the bottom of large jars at Rural King, TSC, etc) …rinse very well…put them on an oven trey.
Set the oven to 200-220 and let the jars bake for twenty minutes.
Remove and put a towel over them till they cool completely and then put back on a lid loosely to keep contaminants out using your retaining ring to keep them safe till you need them.
It's nice to have some prepared and ready for when new blends come through.
We do this whether it is canning food or tobacco.
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Good place for souvenirs as you get older and have various procedures.
I have a few mason jars that I use for the same blends over and over. HauntedBookshopand OJK for example. I normally use Bormioli jars which are less expensive and available locally for other blends . I wash the jars and use new lids.
The internet says you can use coarse salt, baking soda and hot water. Then wash with soap and water.
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