Don’t you hate it when you reach for a jar of pickles or homemade tomato sauce only to find out that you can’t open it because the lid is stuck? This annoying realization is often followed by a series of unsuccessful attempts that test your patience and appetite for the jar’s content. But what if we told you that this could be easily avoided?
Opening a stuck jar lid is actually quite simple and quick if you employ the proper technique. Check out some of the most efficient ones below.
Rubber Gloves
Put on some rubber gloves and then try to open the lid. This will help you have a better grip while protecting your hands.
Hot Water
Run the lead under a stream of hot water. The heat from the water will expand the lid and make it easier to open.
Tapping
Take a wooden spoon and start tapping the top of the lid and around the edges. This will help it get loose while also breaking down sticky substances that might be causing the stubborn lid.
Breaking the Seal
If nothing goes, then you will have to break the seal caused by the vacuum inside the jar. Slide the fork tip under the lid and slowly leverage until some air gets in and the top pops. You’ll easily open it after.
