Trying to open a tight jar can be a real pain. I’ve seen a lot of fancy gadgets and dubious tips for opening tight lids, but there’s an easy way to do this. And, you don’t need to go out and buy anything either: no neoprene, no appliances.
All you need is something you probably already have in your kitchen: the humble bottle opener.
My grandma taught me to do this long ago, and it works easily every time, no matter how tight the lid.
Easily Open a Tight Jar in Three Easy Steps
First take a bottle opener and slide it under the lid of the jar (see photo below)
Then, push down on the handle of the bottle opener, pushing up the pointed end (sort of like the downward motion of a see-saw). This will break the vacuum seal and loosen the lid.
Once the seal is broken, you should be able to open the jar easily. If it’s still stuck, turn the jar around and repeat the process on the other side.
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