How Do You Open A Difficult Jar?
• Find something to grip the jar with. Use a damp cloth or wear some rubber gloves (like those used when washing dishes) when trying to open it. If you have any rubber bands that come with vegetables, you can put those around the lid for traction. Rubber jar openers are also made specifically for this purpose, and are invaluable at loosening stuck jars. • Place your palm on the top of the lid and apply pressure, then twist it around with your whole hand. • Alternatively, grip the lid firmly and apply force on the jar and not on the lid. Keep a firm grip on the jar. This is because you don’t want the contents all over the table/floor. • Take a teaspoon and put the point of the spoon under the edge of the jar. Push down with the spoon so the round side of the spoon is against the jar. The seal should break, and you may hear a ‘pop’ sound. • Use the tip of a butter knife and wedge it between the lid and the jar. Continue to apply force like a lever, moving the knife all the way around the
