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How To Open a Stuck Jar Lid
There is nothing more frustrating than reaching for that jar of something tasty and finding the lid stuck tight.
Here are two really simple but very, very effective ways of "unsticking" that stubborn lid so you can get to the goodies inside.
Method 1: Give it a good thump on the bench
This is my preferred method and it works every time. Simply take the jar and gently but firmly thump the rim of the lid on the bench, rotating the jar two or three times.
This will relieve any pressure built up in the jar and it will open easily.
Method 2: Soak it
Fill a small bowl with very hot tap water. Put the jar in the water, lid down. Let it sit for about five minutes, then carefully take the jar out, wipe it with a tea towel and open the lid.
It should open easily. If the jar is very hot use the tea towel to open the lid.
To prevent the lid sticking again, make sure you give it a wipe inside and then wipe around the rim and outside of the jar with a damp cloth.
Here are two really simple but very, very effective ways of "unsticking" that stubborn lid so you can get to the goodies inside.
Method 1: Give it a good thump on the bench
This is my preferred method and it works every time. Simply take the jar and gently but firmly thump the rim of the lid on the bench, rotating the jar two or three times.
This will relieve any pressure built up in the jar and it will open easily.
Method 2: Soak it
Fill a small bowl with very hot tap water. Put the jar in the water, lid down. Let it sit for about five minutes, then carefully take the jar out, wipe it with a tea towel and open the lid.
It should open easily. If the jar is very hot use the tea towel to open the lid.
To prevent the lid sticking again, make sure you give it a wipe inside and then wipe around the rim and outside of the jar with a damp cloth.